Washington Journal
Language and Political Power
2000-07-15T09:22:22-04:00https://ximage.c-spanvideo.org/eyJidWNrZXQiOiJwaWN0dXJlcy5jLXNwYW52aWRlby5vcmciLCJrZXkiOiJGaWxlc1wvMDhlXC8yMDAwMDcxNTA5NDAyNTAwMV9oZC5qcGciLCJlZGl0cyI6eyJyZXNpemUiOnsiZml0IjoiY292ZXIiLCJoZWlnaHQiOjUwNn19fQ==Robin Tolmach Lakoff talked about the role of language and its use in building political power. She explored why people focus on such events as the O.J. Simpson trial rather than seeking a more balanced input of news. She also responded to viewer calls, faxes, and electronic mail.
Robin Tolmach Lakoff talked about the role of language and its use in building political power. She explored why people focus on such events…
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Robin Tolmach Lakoff talked about the role of language and its use in building political power. She explored why people focus on such events as the O.J. Simpson trial rather than seeking a more balanced input of news. She also responded to viewer calls, faxes, and electronic mail. close
Robin Tolmach Lakoff talked about the role of language and its use in building political power. She explored why people focus on such events… read more
Robin Tolmach Lakoff talked about the role of language and its use in building political power. She explored why people focus on such events as the O.J. Simpson trial rather than seeking a more balanced input of news. She also responded to viewer calls, faxes, and electronic mail. close
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