Tips On Interviewing A Crackpot Without Getting Played

The topic is much in the news in journalism circles today, because of the controversy surrounding NBC’s decision to air Megyn Kelly’s interview with Alex Jones, the crackpot who says the Sandy Hook massacre is a hoax and never happened. The broadcast will air this coming Sunday evening.

Poynter has an interesting piece about this story in particular, and general advice for reporters who find themselves in a similar situation.

Posted by Tim Morrissey