Barkha’s interviews are more empathetic (her COVID coverage) than screaming dominating Arnab’s interviews.
But Arnab picks the right side. (Well. Liberals would say, that is only political right. Let me keep that aside).
Years ago, when entire country was angry with corruption, these people were preaching about secularism. He pulsed the people’s sentiments and rose high.
Now the public are backing Sushant saying, he was not treated properly. These people are going out of their way to say, Bollywood is fair, his financial account was handled fair (Sardesai interviewing the CA appointed by Rhea) , his treatment was fair etc.
Barkha cannot say, she is standing with the opposite side only because, truth is on the opposite side (If so, I would have encouraged her). But she stood with Kangana on Kangana-Hritik fight (and Arnab gave platform to Hritik).
According to Barkha's tweet, this therapist had approached other mainstream channels too. But she was not given time. So she contacted Barkha. Why such desperacy? Just to spread mental awareness? Barkha could have grilled her more. But she did not. She just let that lady to use her platform without interrupting. (If Arnab were to be there, he would have defenitely cross examined her).
Barkha's journalistic side is not strong as her reporter side. (She is famous for her reporting. Be it Kargil or the recent migrant problem during pandemic). But when it comes to interviewing people, she does not use her brain like Arnab (specially, if they are women).
She just gets carried away and does not cross examine her interviewee at all. Well, she may not like to grill like Arnab. But still she is a journalist. She cannot just be a mouthpiece, either for Kangana or Rhea.
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