by Brock, David
First published 2004
David Brock examines how conservative forces built a media empire that reshaped American politics over three decades. The former right-wing insider and author of "Blinded by the Right" traces the construction of a vast communications network spanning newspapers, magazines, think tanks, talk radio, Fox News, Christian broadcasting, publishers, and websites. Brock argues this multibillion-dollar machine abandons journalistic standards to manufacture news funded by corporate foundations and wealthy families. He shows how this media apparatus exploits cultural divisions and targets anti-intellectual audiences through bigotry and emotional manipulation. The book connects conservative media dominance to Republican control of government branches and Democratic struggles to compete effectively. Brock analyzes key events from the 2000 election through the Iraq War to demonstrate how the Right treats media as a tool for political power. Drawing on his insider knowledge, he offers strategies for Americans to counter conservative influence and navigate through propaganda.
Genres: american, political-science, politics, non-fiction, 21st-century, journalism, american-history
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: insider-knowledge, propaganda
Period: 2000s, 21st-century
432 pages · Hardcover · Crown