Daniel Oppenheimer
Writer and host of the Substack 'Eminent Americans', interested in culture, interviewing, and the life of the mind; conducted the 'Terry Gross Project' exploring who should succeed Terry Gross on Fresh Air.
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Dec 13, 2025 • 40min
Finding the Next Terry Gross with Daniel Oppenheimer
Join Daniel Oppenheimer, a writer and the host of 'Eminent Americans,' as he explores the future of interviewing with Mike Pesca. They dive into why Terry Gross is a unique talent, critiquing the rise of unprepared celebrity podcasts. Oppenheimer discusses how print journalists excel in eliciting deep responses and evaluates candidates like Colin McEnroe and John Ronson who could fill Gross's shoes. They also touch on the art of crafting interviews to balance niche topics with broader audience interests.
