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> the people they interview-- like Ted Cruz-- end up looking like complete dumbasses So first off, I haven't seen a specific example of this as I'm not a frequ

> the people they interview-- like Ted Cruz-- end up looking like complete dumbasses So first off, I haven't seen a specific example of this as I'm not a frequenter of Axios interviews. Could you post the interview you're referring to? I'm having trouble saying this in a way that isn't flame-bait-ish, so I won't be using your word "dumbasses". Not because I disagree, but because it could be off-putting to Ted Cruz supporters in a way that obviously is intended to outrage them. Sorry, but I feel it's important to be very careful with our wording here after the events at the Capitol. With that disclaimer out of the way - Is it a stretch to say that Ted Cruz doesn't really need much help from interviewers to make himself appear unrelatable to average people? From what I've seen of him, that's 100% true. On the other hand, I can also absolutely see the style of interviewer you're referring to. They're more excited about a "gotcha" moment than they are about an informed discussion with the interviewee. Is that what you're referring to? Thanks, and again I really hope I haven't offended anyone. If I have feel free to downvote me, I suppose. I'd appreciate a comment explaining why you did so I can work on being less offensive in the future, but if you don't feel like you need to explain yourself, that's also okay.

js2 6y ago
Probably the recent interview with Jonathan Swan. I think you’ll need HBO to see the full interview but segments of it are on YouTube. https://www.axios.com/ted-cruz-axios-on-hbo-bc6addab-ef33-4309-bd10-351bc00bd373.html https://www.axios.com/ted-cruz-axios-on-hbo-bc6addab-ef33-43...
psadauskas 6y ago
I haven't seen the one with Cruz, but I did see the one with T**p that was pretty internet-famous a few months ago. The interviewer didn't seem so much "excitable" as exasperated that the subject couldn't provide a coherent answer and frustrated he had to re-phrase the same question over and over before giving up and moving on. It would have been easy to set a gotcha trap, but I thought the interviewer did a good job keeping it professional and asking real questions that deserved answers.
- flyingfences 6y ago
  > the one with T*p Oh come on. Drop the hysterics and write the name of the person you're talking about.
  - polka_haunts_us 6y ago
    Especially because those of us who aren't already initiated have no idea who the hell the parent is talking about.
frenchy 6y ago
I assume he's referring to https://www.axios.com/ted-cruz-hunter-biden-trump-f38805a0-6748-44a6-88f0-2d76fb59d7a0.html https://www.axios.com/ted-cruz-hunter-biden-trump-f38805a0-6... I don't know enough about US politics to know if that qualifies as being a dumbass, but I don't think this qualifies as "gotcha"-styles interview either. It seems to be quite clearly talking about specific policies and actions, and not simply playing off silly gafs.
Chris2048 6y ago
> They're more excited about a "gotcha" moment than they are about an informed discussion Classical example of this "gotcha"/bad-faith style - the infamous interview between Jordan Peterson and Cathy Newman.

js2 6y ago

Probably the recent interview with Jonathan Swan. I think you’ll need HBO to see the full interview but segments of it are on YouTube. https://www.axios.com/ted-cruz-axios-on-hbo-bc6addab-ef33-4309-bd10-351bc00bd373.html https://www.axios.com/ted-cruz-axios-on-hbo-bc6addab-ef33-43...

psadauskas 6y ago

I haven't seen the one with Cruz, but I did see the one with T**p that was pretty internet-famous a few months ago. The interviewer didn't seem so much "excitable" as exasperated that the subject couldn't provide a coherent answer and frustrated he had to re-phrase the same question over and over before giving up and moving on. It would have been easy to set a gotcha trap, but I thought the interviewer did a good job keeping it professional and asking real questions that deserved answers.

flyingfences 6y ago
> the one with T*p Oh come on. Drop the hysterics and write the name of the person you're talking about.
- polka_haunts_us 6y ago
  Especially because those of us who aren't already initiated have no idea who the hell the parent is talking about.

frenchy 6y ago

I assume he's referring to https://www.axios.com/ted-cruz-hunter-biden-trump-f38805a0-6748-44a6-88f0-2d76fb59d7a0.html https://www.axios.com/ted-cruz-hunter-biden-trump-f38805a0-6... I don't know enough about US politics to know if that qualifies as being a dumbass, but I don't think this qualifies as "gotcha"-styles interview either. It seems to be quite clearly talking about specific policies and actions, and not simply playing off silly gafs.

Chris2048 6y ago

> They're more excited about a "gotcha" moment than they are about an informed discussion Classical example of this "gotcha"/bad-faith style - the infamous interview between Jordan Peterson and Cathy Newman.