Second Local Radio Host Reveals Being Given Questions Ahead of Biden Interview

Two local radio hosts have disclosed that they were provided with questions before conducting separate interviews with President Joe Biden this week. This revelation has sparked a debate about the transparency and authenticity of such interviews.

Earl Ingram's Experience

Earl Ingram, a well-known host of a Wisconsin radio station, shared that he was given a set of five questions for his interview with President Biden. Despite having the freedom to ask any question, Ingram stated that he was only able to pose four of the provided questions to the President.

Andrea Lawful-Sanders' Account

Another local radio host, Andrea Lawful-Sanders, who hosts WURD's "The Source," revealed that Biden's officials sent her a list of eight questions before her interview with the President. Lawful-Sanders explained that she approved of the questions and ultimately asked the four that she had endorsed.

Response from Biden's Campaign

The Biden campaign responded to these revelations by stating that it is not uncommon for interviewees to share topics they would prefer to discuss. They emphasized that the hosts were free to ask any questions they deemed fit. Additionally, the campaign clarified that it was they who sent over the questions, not the White House as reported by other sources.

In a statement, a campaign spokesperson highlighted that the questions were relevant to the current news, including inquiries about the President's debate performance and his initiatives for black Americans. The spokesperson emphasized that interviews were not conditioned on the acceptance of specific questions, and the hosts had multiple opportunities to engage with the President in unscripted settings.

Interviewees' Gratitude

Both Ingram and Lawful-Sanders expressed gratitude for the opportunity to interview President Biden. Ingram acknowledged the significance of being able to pose questions to the President, while Lawful-Sanders approved and posed questions relevant to the pressing issues of the day.