Part 2: Top Ten Reasons Journalists Won't Provide Questions In Advance

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My very first episode of Press Play with Jeromee Scot was all about why journalists won’t provide interview questions in advance and it quickly became my most-downloaded episode. Since so many people found it valuable, I’m revisiting the topic with a deeper dive and 10 more reasons why journalists stick to this rule.

In this episode, I’ll break down:
✅ Why interviews need to feel authentic, not scripted
✅ How pre-approved questions can lead to over-rehearsed or misleading answers
✅ Why news is constantly evolving, and so are the questions
✅ How giving questions in advance can create an unfair playing field
✅ Why journalists themselves don't know the questions in advance
… and much more!

If you’ve ever wondered why reporters push back when you ask for questions in advance, this episode will give you a behind-the-scenes look at how media interviews really work and why it's all about the journalistic process and making sure you look and sound your best.

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