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When the World Listened

By: DeNica Fairman
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From 'I Have a Dream' to 'Make America Great Again', there are certain speeches that have come to define social and political movements. But what was it like to be in the crowd when these now instantly recognisable addresses were delivered?

When The World Listened features iconic, historic speeches, with fresh insight and original interviews providing context around the moment they were delivered, the impact they had at the time, and their enduring influence today. Featuring infamous and incredible speeches from Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton, Malala Yousafzai, John F Kennedy, Martin Luther King, Nelson Mandela, Steve Jobs, Mary Fisher, Mikhail Gorbachev, Ronald Reagan and Margaret Thatcher.

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Episodes
  • Ep. 2: Hillary Clinton: Women's Rights are Human Rights
    Apr 6 2018

    We investigate the moment Hilary Clinton establishes her global profile.

    Risking political controversy and international condemnation, Hilary Clinton delivers an electrifying speech that reverberates around the world. We hear from eyewitnesses as she sets out a compelling and devastating case that women's rights are human rights. We explore the implications of the speech that established her as a globally important political figure - both at the White House and internationally.

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    22 mins
  • Ep. 3: Malala Yousafzai: Shoot First, Education First
    Apr 6 2018

    Malala Yousafzai made global headlines when she was shot in the head for speaking out against Taliban militants. Barely a year later, she addressed the United Nations Youth Takeover and gave an inspiring speech in support of education for women, girls and children. We hear from another Youth Ambassador who watched the speech and explore the impact of this incredible young woman’s speech.

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    23 mins
  • Ep. 4: Steve Jobs: The Smart Phone Revolution
    Apr 6 2018

    The birth of the smart phone signalled a revolution in technology. A black rectangle on a big screen – that was the first glimpse the world had of the iPhone as Steve Jobs delivered a key note speech like no other, blowing his competition out of the water. We discover the reactions of the public, press and people in the industry to this game-changing piece of technology, and the introduction of an ultimate digital device.

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    26 mins
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Loved the idea of examining famous speeches - looking at the power and impact of the language in the context of the time the speeches were made. Excellent series, well worth the listen.

Powerful social history

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A really interesting look into piviotal moments in history. Highly recommend to history lovers everywhere.

Interesting

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very easy to listen. historic speeches by great men and women. worth a listen and to learn

nice commentary and original speeches

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I really enjoyed this series. It breaks down the most important speeches that define our society. It's really fascinating to hear stories behind them and commentary of people who were there at that time.

Everyone must know the stories behind the speeches

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really good series, short sections that kept me interested. A review of our history that brings us to the present also views to our future. A outline of change that for most sections I have lived through.

Interesting

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