This episode dives into the significant political question posed by Ronald Reagan during the closing moments of his 1980 presidential debate with Jimmy Carter: 'Are you better off than you were four years ago?' Ken Woodward explores the context of the 1980 political climate, marked by economic difficulties, high inflation, unemployment, and international issues such as the Iran hostage crisis and concerns about U.S. global standing and nuclear threats. Reagan's question, which became iconic in U.S. political discourse, was noted for its simplicity, personal relevance, emotional resonance, and strategic timing. The question invited voters to reflect on their circumstances rather than abstract policies, ultimately contributing to Reagan's landslide victory. The episode details six crucial lessons for crafting influential questions, emphasizing audience perspective, engagement, simplicity, timing, self-reflection, and a call to action. Listeners are encouraged to consider how such questions have shaped their decisions and to apply these insights in personal and professional contexts. This Curated Questions episode can be found on all major platforms and at CuratedQuestions.com . Keep questioning! Episode Notes [01:58] Setting the Stage: The 1980 Presidential Debate [04:24] Reagan's Memorable Question [06:01] Impact and Aftermath of the Debate [06:45] Analyzing the Rhetorical Question [13:06] Lessons from Reagan's Question [16:05] Modern Applications and Reflections [18:04] Conclusion and Call to Action Resources Mentioned Ronald Reagan Jimmy Carter Beauty Pill Producer Ben Ford Questions Asked Are you better off now than you were four years ago? Is it easier for you to go and buy things in the stores than it was four years ago? Is there more or less unemployment in the country than there was four years ago? Is America as respected throughout the world as it was? Do you feel that our security is as safe, that we're as strong as we were four years ago? Where do you feel it in your body? What emotions come to the surface? What pictures race through your mind? Would it kill you to stop chewing your food with your mouth open? What is your number seven? What comes to mind? Did you feel the knee-jerk need to answer right away when your politician asked? Did you actually do the homework to determine what factors were most important to you, then look at data vice depending on emotion? Is it any easier to see why someone in a different circumstance may answer differently than you? How did the question affect your answer when the opposing politician asked it? Did you use the same metric for the candidates or give your preferred candidate extra leeway? What famous questions continue to pop up in your world?…
For the fifth year, Grow Pittsburgh, the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh and Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens gather the community together for a free-for-all of seed and gardening information exchange. Sound Bite goes to scour the tables and talk to Pittsburgh gardeners about the season to come.
For the fifth year, Grow Pittsburgh, the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh and Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens gather the community together for a free-for-all of seed and gardening information exchange. Sound Bite goes to scour the tables and talk to Pittsburgh gardeners about the season to come.
Sound Bite goes hunting for highly coveted spring foods with wild forager Tom Patterson. Patterson seeks out morels and ramps for chefs all over the North East to help keep their menus seasonal and delicious. We learn a few tips and tricks for spotting these sought-after foods.
Friendship Bagel is a project from local Justin Lubecki. It’s one part dreamy exploration and one part tasty bagels, but this pop-up stand is about more than just food.
Jordan Robarge is a young man with a love for chili, a previous charge for underage drinking and a desire to help his community. Robarge’s food-truck business Revival Chili employs previously incarcerated citizens to help them gain the work experience and skills to pursue their own business ideas.
As Americans began to move west after the Revolutionary War, Pittsburgh became a last outpost of civilization before travelers boarded boats on the Ohio River. Distillers produced whiskey to trade with the newcomers in exchange for staples. However, when the young government’s debts to the French came due, these distillers were where it looked to for tax money. The result was rebellion.…
As Americans began to move west after the Revolutionary War, Pittsburgh became a last outpost of civilization before travelers boarded boats on the Ohio River. Distillers produced whiskey to trade with the newcomers in exchange for staples. However, when the young government’s debts to the French came due, these distillers were where it looked to for tax money. The result was rebellion.…
As Americans began to move west after the Revolutionary War, Pittsburgh became a last outpost of civilization before travelers boarded boats on the Ohio River. Distillers produced whiskey to trade with the newcomers in exchange for staples. However, when the young government’s debts to the French came due, these distillers were where it looked to for tax money. The result was rebellion.…
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Usually when the words “mold” and “food” are used together in a sentence, it doesn't have the tastiest result (well, except in cheese). However, Cleveland chef Jeremy Umansky has been using koji, a mold that has been cultivated in Japan for thousands of years, to add flavor to his foods and cure meats in nearly half the time. Koji is his silent partner in the kitchen.…
For the fifth year, Grow Pittsburgh, the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh and Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens gather the community together for a free-for-all of seed and gardening information exchange. Sound Bite goes to scour the tables and talk to Pittsburgh gardeners about the season to come.…
Slow Food USA is dedicated to documenting and preserving foodways that are good, clean and fair for all. The Ark of Taste is a catalogue that helps to record the histories of foods from around the world that are dying out and promote their continued growth. By bringing attention to these foods, the organization hopes to preserve the traditions that surround them.…
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