• FlowVoid@lemmy.world
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      5 months ago

      And not just campaigns. People who are interviewed on TV commonly provide a list of questions to their host.

      I participated in a TV interview once, and was surprised to find that everyone got together beforehand to outline the interview, eg “OK first you can ask me about X, and I’ll answer Y so maybe you could follow up with Z, etc”

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        5 months ago

        This isn’t a real interview, it’s a sales tour. Of course they’re going to do this.

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          5 months ago

          This sort of thing happens even when nobody is selling a book or other product.

          It’s just easier for the host (who won’t need to prepare as much) and the guest (who won’t be caught off guard).