Since 1988, Bill Clinton has faced extensive investigations, becoming the most scrutinized president since Nixon. This book uncovers the inner workings of Clinton's propaganda efforts and his team of White House "spin doctors" amidst rising allegations in 1998.
Delving into the inner workings of the White House political operation, this book reveals how news is crafted through manipulation and intimidation of the press. It highlights the complicity of prominent journalists who sometimes add their own spin to the narrative. With a blend of compelling insights and humor, it offers a critical perspective on the relationship between politics and media, making it a must-read for anyone seeking to understand the complexities of news reporting.
From the author of the New York Times bestseller Spin Cycle comes this engrossing, entertaining exposé of how the media -- from television to newspapers to the Internet -- drive the financial markets today.The booming economy and mass investing have produced an insatiable demand for financial news and given rise to a group of "fortune tellers" eager to scoop and spread the latest intelligence. In this riveting, unsettling book, Howard Kurtz introduces the powerful journalists, commentators, and analysts whose reports -- too often based on rumor, speculation, and misinformation -- have a real-time impact on the rise and fall of stocks and on the financial health of millions of investors.Focusing on such well-known figures as cable TV's Ron Insana, Maria Bartiromo, and Lou Dobbs; Christopher Byron and other print reporters who specialize in exclusives; and superstar analysts Ralph Acampora and Henry Blodget, The Fortune Tellers is an incisive, often amusing, and sometimes terrifying report by a journalist well known for his sharp-eyed observations and behind-the-scenes access. In a time of head-spinning volatility, The Fortune Tellers is essential reading for all of us who gamble with our savings in today's overheated stock market.