March 25, 2024
Don Lemon conducts an adversarial interview on Elon Musk.
What did you see?
I recommend you watch this interview through Jim Babka’s eyes. He’ll show you things you’ll likely miss, such as the use and power of these interview tactics…
- The Awkward Pause
- The Confidence Play, or how to “reset the guest”
- Guilt by Association
Jim also exposes the power and anti-grace of Shaming Your Subject. He presents a better alternative, showing how to graciously ask profoundly invasive questions.
Plus, before you’re done listening, you’ll learn how to check error with truth without resorting to censorship.
After you watch this episode of Gracearchy with Jim Babka, you’ll never watch a hostile interview the same way again. You’ll see what’s really happening.
OR…
This is our first-ever “reaction video.” We include more than a dozen clips and analyze them. But…
Why did we choose to devote an episode to this particular exchange?
…especially given that it’s straight out of the Conflict Machine?
First, we uphold the First Amendment as more than a law. In its absolute form, it is an ethical statement. It is anti-relational to violate it. This intolerance overlooks the humanity of persons and reduces the chance of understanding. Harmony is much harder to achieve in the face of this intolerance.
And there’s a significant debate here about “content moderation.” That’s what caught Jim’s attention.
Then, once he watched the interview, something else leapt out.
There’s a CNN Ideology
Indeed, Don Lemon is such an adherent to it that he pulled off the most expensive prank in history. In addition, his zealousness drove him to commit an act of “free press irony.” You’ll see both things as you watch or listen.
There are two other bonuses in this, our longest episode ever. Elon has a high-leverage insight about conspiracy theories. Also, he gives a two-minute take on the question many people seem to wonder about: What makes Elon tick, and how does he see himself?
You can listen while you work or drive on these podcasting platforms: Pandora * iHeart * Spotify
We’re featuring today’s episode on…
ZAP The State and have a nice day,
Bill Protzmann
Moderator, Gracearchy with Jim Babka
P.S. In the SHOW NOTES on each platform, we’re including the time stamps for the clips we pulled. This is full transparency. We’re making it EASY for you to check out the context of Jim’s remarks. You can see if he’s handling them correctly and gracefully. Feel free to applaud or critique – leave a comment or email us.
Gracearchy is hosted by Zero Aggression Project’s co-founder, Jim Babka. The views expressed in the show are not necessarily those of the board, staff, or supporters of the Zero Aggression Project (Downsize DC Foundation).