Is it okay to say "I don't know" in a media interview?

About this episode

This episode discusses whether it's acceptable to say 'I don't know' during media interviews.

Media Training Podcast - Is it okay to say "I don't know" in a media interview? In this episode should you say you don't know the answer to a question in a TV, radio or podcast interview. Media Training Podcast is from Marvellous Media Training & Coaching UK

People in this episode

Host: Steve Blears

Topics covered

• media interviews
• communication skills
• public speaking
• uncertainty in interviews
• media training

Keywords

• media interview
• I don't know
• communication
• interview skills
• public relations

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Media Training Podcast, Marvellous Media Training & Coaching UK

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