Politicians across the board appear quite similar; whether interviewing Putin, the POTUS, or an Arab dictator, the key lies in the nature of the questions posed. However, these queries mustn't be too challenging, as this could jeopardize the likelihood of the interview. News networks prioritize entertainment, focusing on capturing viewership and generating attention-grabbing content.
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Yeah, so it isn't journalism. That's my whole point. It isn't really a search for truth, it's a farce. You can't get to the truth by avoiding the questions that lead to it. People like Putin don't need to be interviewed to show what they are. He's a murderous liar. He's a dictator. That is reality. What other truth is there to find? What could be worse? What could make such a person better? It's futile and only serves to get attention for the interviewer and promote the propaganda of the authoritarian.