Chapter
Dealing with Uncomfortable Interview Questions
35:33 - 37:34 (02:01)
Sometimes, journalists will ask questions that touch on difficult or uncomfortable topics, and the silence that follows can prompt interviewees to say things they shouldn't. Experts suggest preparing for these situations by researching the interviewer, identifying potential topics and practicing responses.
Clips
A podcast host discusses how journalists may ask controversial questions to their guests and shares his strategies for navigating these situations.
35:33 - 37:00 (01:27)
Journalism
Summary
A podcast host discusses how journalists may ask controversial questions to their guests and shares his strategies for navigating these situations.
ChapterDealing with Uncomfortable Interview Questions
Episode"David Remnick"
PodcastSmartLess
The speaker shares an awkward situation where someone tried to bring up an uncomfortable topic, and how he learned to avoid it with a staring contest.
37:00 - 37:34 (00:33)
Communication
Summary
The speaker shares an awkward situation where someone tried to bring up an uncomfortable topic, and how he learned to avoid it with a staring contest. The result was a great piece, about a page long.