How does Warren Olney do it?
This is an amazing podcast. Typically, they take a late-breaking story, find seven or eight real experts from all sides, get them all on the telephone, and then Warren Olney asks them the perfect question to get them to tell what they know -- cuts them off for information breaks, keeps them interacting, keeps the focus where it should be -- says a droll or funny thing to each of them that advances the argument or lightens things up a little. Does he have 6 brilliant junior assistants writing down questions for him? Is he quick as a mongoose and sharp as a tack himself? It is just a small miracle every night.
philkane34 via Apple Podcasts · Canada · 08/10/12
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Warren Olney does a great job of getting guests with competing points of view. He presses each guest to respond directly to the criticisms of opposing guests. This leads to a productive conversation where listeners get to feel very informed about issues tackled. Alternative hosts don't...Read full review »
RedVox via Apple Podcasts · Canada · 12/04/06
This was my favorite show on my local NPR. Like the other reviewers said this is fair minded with a great mediator and insightful guests that actually provide more than one angle to the subject being discussed. Glad to be able to get the podcast!
Paul from the 'Ham via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 12/20/13
This is a very good show, that goes deep into specific subjects. Mr. Olney is careful not to wear his biases on his sleeves, and he asks pointed questions of all sides. I wish the show were longer.
JDelage via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 10/28/09
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