The interview read like a bad movie.

[NJCher]

7. he's no communications expert, but he's being paid like he is

Sloppy work. Maybe George should consider stepping down.

++Poorly planned on GS's part. No communications expert would have conducted him or herself like this.

It should have been a smooth, conversational experience. One can still elicit the necessary information without it sounding like it's a police detective interview.