All the Truth Is Out: The Week Politics Went Tabloid

from Keith.G.Richie

Most people hate the current political culture of lies, vapid empty suits, and the demonizing of those on any side of a political argument by those on some other side. We dislike what has become of our press, both national and local. We distrust our political leaders more than we ever have before...

from whitewavedarling

Sometimes gut-wrenching, this is a fascinating exploration of why, how, and when politics and the coverage of politics changed, drastically and irreversibly. Chalked up to whim or coincidence, or to a force that was building, the fact is that the relationship between presidential hopefuls (and po...

from revliz

A really thoughtful revisit, review, rethink of what the heck happened to the US political and media system at a time I was too young to be paying attention. Read Postman's "Amusing Ourselves to Death", and then this book.

from jensenmk82

A superb treatment of a still-mysterious episode in modern American politics.

from dham340

This was a really excellent book. Really puts into perspective the stupidity of the press.