The Interview at the Heart of Changing Journalism

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Channel: Yale University · 2008 · Education

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Discussing both the principles of good journalism, and the nuances of covering the human side of a subject, distinguished journalist and guest lecturer Charlie Rose discusses the process of  finding meaning in interviews, reflecting on his history and experiences as a journalist and interviewer to highlight the place of an interview at the heart of journalism, and the need for modern contemporaries to better seize the moment, unlocking the subject, and demanding greater insight in an age of media saturation from the profession, and from themselves.

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