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Book Synopsis: The power and status of the press in America reached new heights after spectacular reporting triumphs in the segregated South, in Vietnam, and in Washington during the Watergate years. Then new technologies created instantaneous global reporting which left the government unable to control the flow of information to the nation. The press thus became a formidable rival in critical struggles to control what the people know and when they know it. But that was more power than the press could handle--and journalism crashed toward new lows in public esteem and public purpose. The dazzling new technologies, profit-driven owners, and celebrated editors, reporters, and broadcasters made it possible to bypass older values and standards of journalism. Journalists reveled in lusty pursuit after the power of politics, the profits of entertainment and trespass into privacy. Richard Reeves was there at the rise and at the fall, beginning as a small-town editor, becoming the chief political correspondent of the New York Times and then a best-selling author and award-winning documentary filmmaker. He tells the story of a tribe that lost its way. From the Pony Express to the Internet, he chronicles what happened to the press as America accelerated into uncertainty, arguing that to survive, the press must go back to doing what it was hired to do long ago: stand as outsiders watching government and politics on behalf of a free people busy with their own affairs.
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Discover the untold story behind the rise and fall of journalism in America with "What the People Know: Freedom and the Press." This gripping book takes you on a journey through pivotal moments in history, from the segregated South to Vietnam and the infamous Watergate scandal. Witness the incredible power of the press as it challenges the status quo and becomes a formidable rival to government control over information.
But as new technologies emerge, journalism takes a perilous turn. The instantaneity of global reporting leaves journalists overwhelmed, and their pursuit of power and profit compromises their integrity. Richard Reeves, a former small-town editor turned renowned political correspondent for the New York Times, provides a firsthand account of this downfall.
From the Pony Express to the Internet, "What the People Know" explores the evolution of journalism in a rapidly changing society. Reeves argues that for the press to regain its strength, it must return to its roots: standing as outsiders, holding government and politics accountable on behalf of a free people. This thought-provoking book challenges the norms of journalism and reminds us of the vital role it plays in a democracy.
If you're passionate about the power of the press and the state of journalism today, "What the People Know" is a must-read. Expand your knowledge, gain insights, and join the conversation about the future of responsible journalism.
Click here to learn more about "What the People Know: Freedom and the Press" and embark on a thought-provoking journey through the history and future of journalism.
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