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Caleb's Engaging Talks with Deirdre
- Caleb Brown cherished visiting Deirdre McCloskey's office for engaging and wide-ranging talks during his visits to D.C.
- Their lively discussions often quickly expanded into various fascinating topics reflecting McCloskey's broad knowledge.
Interviewing as Rhetorical Exchange
- A good interview involves two engaged sides exchanging ideas, making it a rhetorical and intellectual conversation.
- Interviewing requires active participation and listening from both interviewer and interviewee for meaningful outcomes.
Short Questions Matter Most
- The best interviews ask short, sharply focused questions that the audience wants answered.
- Listening actively to the interviewee and the conversation's flow is crucial to raising the right questions.