Why Obama Only Took Questions From Female Reporters

The transcript discusses the traditions and procedures of press conferences, highlighting how the AP and networks typically get priority in questioning. It also touches on the dynamics between networks and the White House, particularly regarding live coverage of speeches. The White House's efforts to address diversity by involving more women in press conferences are also noted, as they aim to counter the dominance of white men in the news cycle.

What role do networks play at the end of the year during press conferences?

In what ways does the speaker suggest that the news cycle is dominated?