In NPR’s
Morning Edition “Columnist Doubts
Parties Can Resolve Fundamental Differences” the radio clip is less specific
compared to print journalism. When speaking of people doing things specific
people aren’t given as much as they are in print. Instead they just refer to
the president or the parties. It is assumed that the listener already knows who
these people are. On the other hand, other parts are explained because they are
not specific enough. During the interview the interviewer explains that the
interviewees use of the word “Democratic Position” means Obama’s position. In
referring to the parties and one sides position the speaker just says, “the
Democrats.”
The interviewer also summarizes what the
interviewee said in simpler terms so the listeners can understand what they
were just told. This will make it easier for the listeners to properly remember
what was just said, since unlike print it is more difficult to look back at
what you were just told.
Compared to print journalism,
the radio clip still sites people, but quotes less. An article in print would
have used more direct quotes from authority figures. This clip though sites
barely any quotes. If they were to use quotes they would probably prefer to use
a recording of a quote from someone. It creates more drama in the broadcast and
greater clarification.
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