Why Obama Only Took Questions From Female Reporters

The transcript discusses the traditions and procedures of press conferences, highlighting how the AP and networks typically get priority in questioning. It also touches on the dynamics between networks and the White House, particularly regarding live coverage of speeches. The White House's efforts to address diversity by involving more women in press conferences are also noted, as they aim to counter the dominance of white men in the news cycle.

What is the traditional order of questioning in press conferences?

• The networks always go first.

• The Associated Press always gets the first question.

• The president chooses randomly.

• The press secretary decides on the spot.

What was the potential issue with the networks during the president's latest speech?

• They were not broadcasting it live.

• They were broadcasting it with a delay.

• They were broadcasting it on radio only.

• They were broadcasting it on social media only.

Why might the networks have not taken the president's speech live?

• They were covering another event.

• They were possibly not interested in broadcasting it live.

• They had technical difficulties.

• They were not informed about the speech.

What action did the White House take to address the dominance of white men in press conferences?

• They banned men from the front row.

• They canceled the press conference.

• They allowed more women to ask questions.

• They moved the press conference to a different location.

What was the White House's subtle indicator during the press conference?

• They extended the duration of the press conference.

• They changed the location of the press conference.

• They recognized the dominance of white men and allowed more women to ask questions.

• They allowed only women to ask questions.