to not trust (someone) any farther than (one) can throw (him or her)

Welcome to English as a Second Language Podcast number 689: Listening to a Political Speech.

This is English as a Second Language Podcast episode 689. I’m your host, Dr. Jeff McQuillan, coming to you from the Center for Educational Development in beautiful Los Angeles, California.

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This episode is called “Listening to a Political Speech,” when a politician, someone in the government typically, gives an address – a speech to a group of people. Let’s get started.

Kylie: Can you understand a word he’s saying?

Ramis: I doubt if anyone can. He’s talking out of both sides of his mouth. First he says he’s fighting for the little guy, and then he says he’s a champion for businesses.

Kylie: I thought he’d be different, but he’s just like any other politician.

Ramis: He looks sincere and he sounds sincere, but when you actually listen to what he says, it’s nothing but double-talk.

Kylie: You’ve