Assess and push back on ideology-heavy interviews

You're interviewing for a generalist role. Twenty‑four hours before your HR call, the recruiter emails five links (CEO philosophy + interview process) and says they want “perfect value alignment,” expecting a strong point of view. You have 90 minutes to prepare. 1) Outline a concrete prep plan with artifacts you will produce (e.g., a one‑pager, a question bank) and a time split for reading, synthesis, and rebuttal. 2) Draft a 5‑minute opening statement that includes exactly three evidence‑backed insights from the materials, one principled challenge to a core claim, and two probing questions you will ask HR to test alignment. 3) Define a go/no‑go rubric with 3–5 criteria and observable signals to assess mutual fit during the call. 4) The process is long with many rounds; write a concise, respectful email proposing a condensed path that preserves signal (specify which interviews you suggest combining or replacing), state your non‑negotiables, and outline an escalation plan if they decline.