Wow. Excellent question!
Start out with- IMO.
I saw these two interviews when they both aired. (news junkie, what can I say?)
I had visual impacts, coupled with what was being said vs image the two interviewees were trying to convey.
You included both- nice job!
The CBS interviewers: both excellent. Totally different subjects and individuals. I honestly believe that they put the best reporter with his subject.
Charlie Rose is the consummate interviewer and is intuitive in this type of setting. It’s his niche. He’s friendly, yet gets to the point in a very non-threatening way. He does go after answers And people give them!
His subject: Putin. What a difficult and wiley subject. This man has a earphone in, but oops! When you react ahead of the speed of translations…he speaks English. He has consistantly refused to do so- except when pitching woo to have the Winter Olympics in Russia. Surprise!
I watch what this person does like a hawk. Putin is ruthless, he is classic KGB, and he is going to change the status quo of the world, if he is successful. Charlie did an amazing job of disarming with private info then jumping to hard non-squirm-room questions. Charlie knew exactly when to flatter Putin.
*** Please remember when the US pilots flew to Yemen on an important bombing mission those US pilots flew Russian jets for various reasons: terrain, approach, etc. So all appearances are not as they appear…that includes the US.
Scott Pelley is an incredibly respected anchor and news reporter. Justly so. He is a true gentleman, yet he is one tough interviewer. There are no real ‘warm fuzzies’ when he is doing his job well. He did so with Donald Trump. Trump is Putin’s opposite when interviewing. Trump is in his element with the attention. He can finesse people without blinking. Trump blew a radio interview about world policy. Trump was Trump -and made derogatory comments about the DJ. Not the most intelligent reaction. He kicks himself in the caboose really well. But makes it work to his benefit. He is campaigning that he knows how to cut through the issues and get things done! However, this was brought up by Scott Pelley ( Im not even comfortable calling him ‘Scott’!) he did not let Donald go off topic; become too grandiose. Rapid-fire questions that prod towards answers that can hold Donald to the practical. Brass tacks, if you will.
I believe they put the correct person with the best journalists. Different styles, different treatment, perfect and telling interviews.
Sorry, this is like catnip to a… well, a cat.
You didn’t put your take. You’ve got one. Maybe a million. It would be fantastic to hear.
Excellent question- wow! Astute as hell. Great job! I would NEVER have thought to think about the comparison.
Thank you! :)