The Potentials and Pitfalls of Interactional Speculations by Journalists and Experts in the Media: The Case of Covid-19

During pandemics, uncertainty is a given condition, as are the potential risks of which public needs to be informed via media. In such dire straits there tends shortage certain knowledge and an abundance speculations that can potentially inform well misinform public. this study, we conduct conversation analysis interactional dynamics between Danish journalists health experts in televised news interviews press conferences during initial phase Covid-19 pandemic early 2020. The shows how construct moderate interactionally by entering both convergent divergent roles. conclusion, potentials pitfalls discussed, implications suggested for journalism practice.