interview host

Conversation leader, professionally

An interview host is the person who leads and directs a conversation-based program, whether on television, radio, podcasts, or live events.

The host asks questions, guides topics, and manages the flow of discussion with guests: The interview host pressed the senator on her voting record.

Distinguished from a moderator, who typically oversees debates or panels rather than conducting one-on-one exchanges.

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journalist · late night · talk show · opening monologue · press junket · microphone · questions · conversation · studio · camera · on air · live broadcast · celebrity · podcast · chair · desk · audience · lights

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interview role

interview hostinterviewee

Person being formally questioned

guest · respondent · talk show guest · celebrity guest · newsmaker

conversational control

interview hostinterviewee

Person being formally questioned

subject · respondent · deponent · witness · examinee

visibility/prominence in interview

interview hostproducer

One who makes things

researcher · booker

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