The President's Weekly Radio Address
Every Saturday, President Obama goes on radio for about a 10 minute address to discuss current events in the United States and issues that he wants to highlight. The address can be downloaded as a podcast in video form from the White House website or from ITunes and some other websites. In doing so, President Obama is continuing a tradition started by President Franklin D. Roosevelt. Ronald Reagan revived the practice of delivering a weekly Saturday radio broadcast in 1982, and his successors have all continued the practice.
With the prevelance of the internet, George W. Bush introduced an audio podcast feed and Barack Obama introduced a weekly video address during his presidential transition period.
During a sound check prior to the radio address in August 1984, Reagan made the following gaffe as a way to test the microphone: "My fellow Americans, I'm pleased to tell you today that I've signed legislation that will outlaw Russia forever. We begin bombing in five minutes."
Following is a Youtube video of President Obama's most recent radio address in which he announces an end to fighting in Iraq. There will be another broadcast tomorrow, so stay tuned.
Have a happy Labour Day everyone.
With the prevelance of the internet, George W. Bush introduced an audio podcast feed and Barack Obama introduced a weekly video address during his presidential transition period.
During a sound check prior to the radio address in August 1984, Reagan made the following gaffe as a way to test the microphone: "My fellow Americans, I'm pleased to tell you today that I've signed legislation that will outlaw Russia forever. We begin bombing in five minutes."
Following is a Youtube video of President Obama's most recent radio address in which he announces an end to fighting in Iraq. There will be another broadcast tomorrow, so stay tuned.
Have a happy Labour Day everyone.