CNN’s Chris Cuomo on George Zimmerman, Amanda Knox, Gun Control + More
Media Mayhem with Allison Hope Weiner
Episode 156
Episode Synopsis
Chris Cuomo of CNN (previously on 20/20, GMA, and Fox News) discusses interviewing George Zimmerman, Amanda Knox, access vs. objectivity, and the gun control debate. The criminal justice system and inequality in America, plus the criteria for good journalism and interviewing are all examined in this uncensored Media Mayhem interview hosted by Allison Hope Weiner.
Guest Bio
Chris Cuomo is a CNN anchor and reports on major events and breaking news across the network. Cuomo is the host of CNN’s morning show “New Day” with Host Kate Bolduan and News Anchor Michaela Pereira. Joining the network in February 2013, he has already covered the Boston Marathon attacks, 2013 State of the Union, papal resignation and conclave and Christopher Dorner manhunt.
Hosts
Allison Hope Weiner
Episode Breakdown
00:01 Welcome to Media Mayhem.
00:10 Introducing Chris Cuomo.
01:00 Asking tough questions to satisfy viewers and getting the most out of interview subjects.
03:00 Interviewing Amanda Knox and being unfairly portrayed as a misogynist.
08:30 Cuomo defends interviewing his brother, Gov. Andrew Cuomo, and fairness vs. objectivity.
13:40 Interviewing George Zimmerman. Does he deserve a national platform to tell his side of the story?
20:10 Interviewing Rielle Hunter after her affair with John Edwards and choosing subjects who are relevant.
24:50 Jaycee Dugard and Cuomo’s examination of law enforcement and the justice system.
28:20 The media’s coverage of shootings/bombings and portraying the shooter/bomber as an anti-hero.
34:00 The media’s toxification of the gun debate and turning the point of focus to mental health.
40:10 Is there a two-tier system of justice for the wealthy and the poor?
50:00 Cuomo discusses different journalists who influenced his style of interviewing.
53:30 Thanks and goodbye.
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