Big Quote by Ronan Farrow
“Hillary Clinton had scheduled an interview while I was at the height of the Weinstein reporting, and her folks got in touch and said, 'We hear you're working on a big story,' sounded very concerned, and tried to cancel the interview.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Conversation with Hillary Clinton, 2018
The interview was attempted to be canceled because of concern over a concurrent major investigative story.
In simple terms: Concern over competing news led to interview cancellation.
Key Takeaway
Be aware of external pressures on media engagements.
Themes
media
politics
investigative reporting
Mood
cautious
strategic
Type
observational
analytical
When to use this quote
- journalist scheduling
- political interviews
- crisis communication
Key Concepts
conflict of interest
media dynamics
reputation management
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance competing news priorities?
- What safeguards protect journalistic independence?
A Different Perspective
Cancellation may reflect fear of negative exposure rather than genuine conflict.
