It is a well-known phenomenon in TV world. The interviewer simply has to know what pin to use, and where on the belly of the balloon to use it. Matters legal and accusatory will usually do it.
Clive palmer etc art of pricking the balloons of oversized egos
Prosecution of Eddie Obeid and Ian Macdonald hands Mike Baird an early Christmas gift
Eddie Obeid to be prosecuted for alleged misconduct in public office, ICAC says
ICAC: Former NSW ministers Eddie Obeid and Ian Macdonald to be prosecuted after corruption findings
ATO chasing profits from sale ofObeid house
The Australian Taxation Office has intervened in the sale of an Obeidfamily home