Robert Rowland
Political communications professor at the University of Kansas who analyzes rhetoric and public argumentation; in this episode he lectures on and critiques President George W. Bush's October 2002 speech about Iraq.
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Mar 28, 2026 • 1h 11min
2002 George W. Bush Speech Making the Case for Military Action in Iraq
Robert Rowland, a political communications professor at the University of Kansas, critiques George W. Bush's October 2002 Iraq speech. He breaks down the speech's threat claims and evidence. He presents an informed-citizen method to evaluate rhetoric. He examines fear appeals, risks of regime change, and how citizens can demand clearer government reasoning.
