Tips for Interviewing Political Figures

ABSTRACT- In this topic exploration paper I will be reflecting on my interviews with Don Bacon and Tony Vargas that took place when both candidates were running in the 2022 Midterm Elections for District Two of Nebraska; to evaluate how I did as an interviewer and what I can improve on if I ever have another opportunity to interview a political figure. I am currently a senior at the University of Nebraska, Omaha majoring in Journalism Media Communication. I have been researching Interview Techniques and talked to current reporters about preparing for interviews. After reading this report, I hope you as the reader will walk away some tips and tricks for interviewing political figures.