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My two cents.
Here's a checklist worth considering before deciding to invite an extremist onto a platform for a 1-on-1 interview or a "debate":
1. Does doing so risk giving the extremist a significant platform from which he/she can grow/reinforce his/her audience?
Here's a checklist worth considering before deciding to invite an extremist onto a platform for a 1-on-1 interview or a "debate":
1. Does doing so risk giving the extremist a significant platform from which he/she can grow/reinforce his/her audience?
2. Has the extremist already been substantially covered/exposed?
3. Would a traditional investigative piece with full context be a better way to cover/expose the extremist?
4. Would the extremist be able to exploit a combative/aggressive interview for his/her own purposes?
3. Would a traditional investigative piece with full context be a better way to cover/expose the extremist?
4. Would the extremist be able to exploit a combative/aggressive interview for his/her own purposes?
5. Is there a chance the interviewer might not be as prepared as the extremist or not be able to fully refute/debunk on the spot any allegations made by the extremist?
6. Is there a chance the interview is being sought more because of the notoriety/"get" value of the extremist
6. Is there a chance the interview is being sought more because of the notoriety/"get" value of the extremist
