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ESPN requires all editorial employees to spend three days with
John Sawatsky and learn his interview techniques.
David Folkenflik writes: "Sawatsky's rules are simple, but he says they get broken all the time: Don't ask yes-or-no questions, keep questions short and avoid charged words, which can distract people. In his seminar, Sawatsky points to
Mike Wallace of CBS' 60 Minutes and CNN's
Larry King as examples to avoid." (Don't miss the audio links.) || AJR
profile from 2000.
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Wallace was outfoxed by Iranian president during "60M" interview (NYS)
