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Behind the mic: Gayle King, Ziwe, and Mehdi Hasan on the art of the interview

Back in the day — with your Walter Cronkites and David Brinkleys — it felt kind of inappropriate for an interviewer to bring their full selves to the conversation. It was all about the guest, after all, so why bother bringing their own distinctive flairs?

But now, people tune in as much for the interviewer as the one being interviewed. And because of that, the experience feels much more authentic!

So today, you'll get to know three masters of the craft who each have their own distinct, but oh so compelling styles of asking tough, thought-provoking questions.

EXTENDED INTERVIEWS:

GUESTS: 

  • : Host of The Mehdi Hasan Show on MSNBC and Peacock. His latest book is called
  • : Comedian, writer, actor, executive producer and star of on Showtime. She is also known for her web series, . Her book is called
  • : Co-host of CBS This Morning, and editor-at-large of O, the Oprah Magazine. She is also the curator of the book,

Khaleel Rahman, Jessica Severin de Martinez, Meg Fitzgerald, Meg Dalton, and Catie Talarski contributed to this show.

Audacious with Chion Wolf is available as a podcast on , , , , , , or wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe and never miss an episode.

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Khaleel Rahman is a producer for 'Audacious with Chion Wolf.'
Jessica Severin de Martinez is a producer for Audacious with Chion Wolf.
Meg Dalton is the director of audio storytelling and talk shows for ǻ where she oversees the station’s talk shows and podcasts, including the limited series 'In Absentia'.
Meg Fitzgerald is the senior manager of projects and radio programming.
Catie Talarski is Senior Director of Storytelling and Radio Programming at ǻ.
Chion Wolf is the host of Audacious with Chion Wolf on ǻ, spotlighting the stories of people whose experiences, professions, or conditions defy convention or are often misunderstood.
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