Getting a reluctant source to talk

Amid the debate about anonymous sourcing, Steve Buttry looks at a related issue — persuading reluctant sources to talk: "I’m not talking here about dealing with a politician who’s trying to shut out the press in a fit of pique or a show of power," Buttry writes. "My focus here is on getting information from people who may know things that are helpful to your story but who have strong and valid reasons not to talk to you." More from Eric Nalder.

March 22, 2016

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