He does a lot of outreach about climate change and takes special delight in engaging hostile audiences. (atmos.colostate.edu)
I wasn't clear, for instance, on exactly how Elizabeth managed to swing the establishment of the Church of England, even by the tiniest margin, given that she at first seemed to be playing to a decidedly hostile audience of bishops. (deep-focus.com)
I have frequently taken on hostile audiences and interviewers but Quiggin seems afraid to do so. (johnquiggin.com)