Please watch the video clips of medium John Edward on the Oprah Winfrey show, and of medium Theresa Caputo on Anderson live. They're at the bottom of the Page on Mediumship. In 250-350 words total, answer both of the following questions:

1. Look at the way the talk show hosts and the two mediums interact. What do you think of the mediums and the way they present themselves: do they seem serious nor not, honest or suspicious, friendly or reserved? Who do you think they are speaking to and trying to persuade -- true believers, skeptics, members of religious communities, etc. -- and does their personal style help them or not? What do you think about these two mediums, what's your response?

2. Watch the way Ms. Caputo interacts with the audience. What are the reactions from audience members? What sort of messages from the spirits does she present, and do you think they might have an impact on audience members, even if they don't fully believe in the spirits?