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The Television Presidency
The Television Presidency
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Length:
35 minutes
Released:
Apr 20, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
President John F. Kennedy was the first president to take live televised questions from the press on a regular basis and he would provide the model for what would become the modern television presidency. In this episode, we’ll take a look at Kennedy's relationship with the media at news conferences and have a conversation with members of today’s White House press corps about how different presidents have approached their relationships with the press once in office.
Released:
Apr 20, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
Titles in the series (89)
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