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Trump's Latest Indictment, Strike Update, and Co-Host Savannah Guthrie

Aug 4, 2023

Savannah Guthrie, co-host of NBC's Today Show and renowned interviewer, joins the conversation. She shares behind-the-scenes insights from her interviews with key political figures like Trump and Kamala Harris. The discussion delves into the ethical challenges of interviewing in today's politically charged environment. Guthrie also humorously examines social media shifts and tackles the Hollywood writers' strike. Their dialogue balances serious topics with lighthearted anecdotes, highlighting the complexities of contemporary journalism.

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Savannah Guthrie

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"Just Asking Questions" and the Responsibility of the President

01:40

"Platforming" and the Importance of Fairness and Accuracy in Interviews

01:52

Reflections on an Interview and Bias in Media

01:40

The Unthinkable

01:32

Intro

2min

Navigating News and Entertainment in Transition

6min

Navigating Political Interviews

6min

Navigating Legal and Ethical Complexities in Journalism

17min

Communication and Chaos

6min

Navigating Media Bias and the Influence of Public Opinion

3min

Navigating the Interview Minefield

12min

Navigating Emotional Depths in Challenging Interviews

3min

Navigating Grief and Interviews

15min

We’re starting off Scott Free August strong with TODAY co-host Savannah Guthrie. Kara and Savannah give us a look behind the scenes at how they've prepared for and pulled off some of their most notable interviews, including sitdowns with President Trump, Kamala Harris, Mark Zuckerberg, and more. Also: X will now let users hide their verified checkmarks, Hollywood writers and sudio representatives are expected to meet, and President Trump’s third criminal case of the year.

You can find Savannah co-anchoring TODAY on NBC.

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