Politicians and other public officials need something to make their speeches form. When they are in front of a large crowd they use a podium. The people who are in charge of the event can contact companies in charge of podium rentals so that they do not have to buy a podium and carry it around to every single speaking event the person goes to. Before the speech, the podium is set up and the microphones are placed around the front so the crowd can hear what the person has to say. After the event is over, the podium is taken back to the podium rentals company.