We have to tape the program. The rhythm of politics is not set by clocks or calendars, but by program times. We don't have much time between the commercial breaks. It went perfectly. Now we're waiting for the consultant to send us the audio of your response after he's done his marketing studies.
Someone comes and turns off the radio and television.
The headlines disappear. The curtain falls. The audience yawns. This play is a problem. Those directing it are making a huge effort to convince the audience that it's already over.