Getting Quoted Without Regret: Source Tips

Logosofia no Dia a Dia · Sep 8, 2026 · 26m

Daniel wrote a casual, dictated email to a Jerusalem Post columnist — and saw his own words published back to him, wishing he'd said it better. This episode breaks down the full landscape of giving quotes to journalists: how the reporter's edit controls everything, why off-the-record is a trap, whether recording calls as a source actually helps, and how to handle misquotes without torching relationships. Plus practical prevention tips: type don't dictate, prepare talking points, and know the difference between being misquoted and just wishing you'd phrased things better. Episode 5103 —…