Although frequently confused, a "lectern" and a "podium" are not the same. "Podium" begins with "pod," which is Greek for "foot"; a presenter stands on the podium, and places their notes on the ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — Whenever the president travels, a special bullet-resistant lectern called the “blue goose," or its smaller cousin “the falcon,” is in tow. Lately, President Joe Biden is rendering ...

First, a pet peeve I just have to get off my chest: It is not called a “podium,” it is called a “lectern.” A podium is a platform that you stand on in order to be seen by an audience. And if you don’t ...