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The Interview: Shawn McCreesh

The Interview: Shawn McCreesh

Today we are joined by New York Magazine’s Shawn McCreesh. We talk to Shawn about the art of a good profile, his days at New York Times, and his connection to previous ISW interviewees.

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March 24, 202354m 19s

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Today we are joined by New York Magazine’s Shawn McCreesh. We talk to Shawn about the art of a good profile, his days at New York Times, and his connection to previous ISW interviewees. 


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