Oration Part I: On Slowing Down

Oration Part I: On Slowing Down

May 22, 2026 · 8 min

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The episode explores the psychology behind effective public speaking and techniques that make speeches memorable.

Graduation season brings a flood of commencement speeches, but most fall flat. In this first episode in our Two Guys on Your Head series on oration, Dr. Art Markman, Dr. Bob Duke, and Rebecca McInroy break down the psychology behind effective public speaking and explore the specific techniques that separate forgettable speeches from memorable ones. The post Oration Part I: On Slowing Down appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts .

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