Interview with President Biden

SOURCE www.npr.org
Two Black radio show hosts in critical swing states acknowledged being fed questions by the Biden camp for interviews, leading to their resignation and the termination of their working relationship with the radio station.

Key Points

  • Interviews with Biden were conducted by two Black radio show hosts in critical swing states
  • Biden administration faced criticism for lack of media access
  • Interview questions were provided by the Biden campaign
  • The interviews resulted in the resignation of the hosts and the termination of their working relationship with the station

Pros

  • The interviews highlighted Biden's administration's wins for Black communities
  • The questions asked were relevant to the news of the day

Cons

  • Accepting interview questions from subjects is frowned upon in most newsrooms
  • The practice violated the station's policy of remaining an independent media outlet