174 pages / 5.50 x 8.50 inches / no illustrations
Language Arts / Journalism | Political Science / Political Process / Campaigns & Elections | Social Studies / Media Studies
Like politics, journalism has been turned topsy-turvy by the presidency of Donald Trump. Covering Politics in the Age of Trump takes a wide-ranging view of the relationship between the forty-fifth president and the Fourth Estate. In concise, illuminating, and often personal essays, twenty-four top journalists address topics such as growing concerns about political bias and journalistic objectivity; increasing consternation about the media’s use of anonymous sources; the practices journalists employ to gain access to wary administration officials; and reporters’ efforts to improve journalism in an era of twenty-four-hour cable news. Contributors include: Mark Ballard, Peter Bhatia, Rebecca Buck, Carl Cannon, Jill Colvin, Charlie Cook, McKay Coppins, Mary C. Curtis, Paul Farhi, Quint Forgey, Major Garrett, Ginger Gibson, “Fin” Gomez, Jesse J. Holland, Clark Hoyt, Sarah Isgur, Mark Leibovich, Ashley Parker, Fernando Pizarro, Tom Rosenstiel, Frank Sesno, Alexis Simendinger, Steve Thomma, and Salena Zito.
The Trump administration’s contentious relationship with the media has altered the public’s expectations regarding the news and national politics. In Covering Politics in the Age of Trump, top political reporters explore this dynamic, relaying stories from the campaign trail to the briefing room that illustrate the new challenges faced by journalists working in the age of “fake news.”
Jerry Ceppos is the William B. Dickinson Distinguished Professor in Journalism and former dean of the Manship School of Mass Communication at Louisiana State University. Before entering academia, he worked for thirty-six years in newsrooms. He has contributed to several books on media ethics and journalism, including News Evolution or Revolution? The Future of Print Journalism in the Digital Age.
“The personal stories of journalist after journalist being harassed by the administration make this a shocking read. But their battle to remain objective and to fight for information is inspirational.”—James Carville, political consultant
“Covering any president of the U.S. has always been a complicated symbiotic dance. In this book, prominent journalists unveil their inside stories of covering Trump and why even wizened reporters are shocked by this White House like no other. You must read it.”—Connie Chung, television journalist
“What is it like covering President Donald Trump? As this book shows through the personal stories of some of the nation’s most talented reporters, the truth is as spellbinding as it is surprising.”—Jonathan Allen, co-author of Shattered: Inside Hillary Clinton’s Doomed Campaign and NBC national political reporter
“This is the rare book that will grab ordinary readers as well as students who want to understand how Washington journalism really works.”—Lucy Dalglish, dean of the Philip Merrill College of Journalism at the University of Maryland
“Covering Politics in the Age of Trump is an honest, passionate, and eye-opening account of journalists sharing their experiences while holding one of the most prestigious jobs in the media world. Their stories are important as we navigate the challenges in an ever-changing world, with technology, political strife, and uncertainty, yet optimism knowing these challenges can be met.”—Gemma Puglisi, assistant professor of communication at American University
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