A landmark narrative history of American media that puts race at the center of the story. Here is a new, sweeping narrative history of American news media that

This book explores the written and unwritten requirements Black journalists face in their efforts to get and keep jobs in television news. Informed by interview

NATIONAL BOOK CRITICS CIRCLE AWARD WINNER • NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • In this beautifully written masterwork, the Pulitzer Prize–winnner and bestselling

"This book explores television and race from the persepctive of industry writers, producers, directors, and executives. Listening to those directly involved in

Torture. Kidnapping. Bogus wars. Illegal wiretapping. Propaganda. Spies in the newsrooms. Oil profiteers. Soldiers who won't fight. Mothers of fallen soldiers W