More annoying than the speech impediment .....
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Here’s the deal on RFK Jr’s voice:
RFK Jr. Voice: Spasmodic Dysphonia Is A Neurological Disorder That Affects Voice Box
https://www.ibtimes.com/rfk-jr-voice-spasmodic-dysphonia-neurological-disorder-affects-voice-box-2564274
Excerpt from link:
But what many people took away from the interview was the trembling of Kennedy’s voice, which made him sound like he was on the verge of tears.
He reportedly has a condition called spasmodic dysphonia, a neurological condition that the U.S. National Institutes of Health say affects muscles in the larynx, also known as the voice box.
“When we speak, air from the lungs is pushed between two elastic structures — called vocal folds or vocal cords — with sufficient pressure to cause them to vibrate, producing voice,” the organization says. “In spasmodic dysphonia, the muscles inside the vocal folds experience sudden involuntary movements — called spasms — which interfere with the ability of the folds to vibrate and produce voice.” Sometimes those spasms occur on every other word.
People with the condition may sound like their voices are hoarse, shaky or otherwise strained, perhaps mimicking the sound of a person choking back tears while speaking.
According to the NIH, the disorder is rare and usually starts appearing when a person is between 30 and 50 years old. “Symptoms of spasmodic dysphonia generally develop gradually and with no obvious explanation.”
I met a lady, today, at the grocery store, who appeared to have this same disorder. Very strained talking....and, I thought of RFK Jrs voice, immediately.
I felt terrible for her, that she had to wear a mask (the store requires it 😢 for employees). I imagine that does not help with the condition.
I think Tucker says something, at the beginning of the interview program, about RFK Js voice....and, to keep listening, even though it may be distracting, that it is important and well worth the listen.
The more I talked with this store employee, the less I noticed her impaired voice. I imagine the same might be the case, with the Tucker interview.