Anna Silman on Revisiting the Interview
Welcome to season four of The Critic and Her Publics: The Art of the Interview. This season, host Merve Emre talks with professional interviewers of all kinds about how they get the answer they’re looking for, what makes a good
In the final segment of the season four podcast, The Critic and Her Publics, host Merve Emre engages in a conversation with Anna Silman. Their dialogue revolves around the dynamics of interviewing and the challenges that come with it. The pair delve into the intricacies of crafting impactful questions, listening for quiet insights, and navigating the fine line between pushing for new revelations and respecting boundaries.
As the season concludes, the interview takes a unique turn by offering Anna and Merve the chance to revisit their past encounter. Anna, who profiled Merve for Business Insider a few years prior, revisits their conversation with curiosity and introspection. They discuss the impact of their exchange on both parties, with each reflecting on their perspectives and assumptions. The conversation examines whether a profile of a woman can ever escape the shadows of misogyny, even when aiming to critique such issues.
Listeners eager to dive deeper can access the full transcript on the New York Review of Books website. The Critic and Her Publics is a production of the Shapiro Center for Creative Writing and Criticism at Wesleyan University, in collaboration with the New York Review of Books and Lit Hub, and is sponsored by Alfred A. Knopf.
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