Published on Oct 18, 2024, 3:06:51 PM
Total time: 00:10:24
While debates around pronouns often center on personal identity and email signatures, there's a far more influential pronoun shaping American politics: the presidential "we." U.S. presidents have wielded this powerful linguistic tool to build unity, share responsibility, and sometimes obscure hard truths. Jay Stooksberry shares that research suggests that the use of "we" in presidential speeches has increased dramatically and this shift in presidential language tells us something fascinating about power, persuasion, and the complex relationship between America's leaders and its people.
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