Books ‘A Great Subject Hiding in Plain Sight’: Steve Oney’s “On Air” is a deep dive into the history of NPR Steve Oney, NF '82, on writing and researching his new book, “On Air: The Triumph and Tumult of NPR." March 13, 2025 Megan Cattel A Personal Approach to China’s History: Edward Wong on his book “At the Edge of Empire” The book intertwines Wong's experiences as a foreign correspondent and his father's life story. January 7, 2025 Megan Cattel “You Must Stand Up”: Amanda Becker on Chronicling the Fallout of Roe v. Wade’s Reversal In her new book, Becker reports on the personal and political ramifications of Roe’s end, and the fight to preserve abortion access across the U.S. December 11, 2024 Megan Cattel ‘A Mad, Headlong Poverty-Stricken Rush’ Across South America A new book about expat journalists in Brazil details Hunter S. Thompson’s early career. October 30, 2024 Stephen G. Bloom The Story Behind the Execution of AP Reporter Joseph Morton During WW2 A new book examines the work of The Associated Press in covering Nazi Germany. March 4, 2024 Ann Cooper “A Lot of People Got Really Rich Off of What Happened Here:” How Hedge Funds Helped Destroy Local News Margot Susca’s forthcoming book, “Hedged,” unravels the history of how the ultrawealthy are taking over America’s newspapers October 10, 2023 Margot Susca The Tumultuous Early History of Public Media A new book examines how the efforts of the National Association of Educational Broadcasters helped create what is now NPR and PBS May 19, 2023 Josh Shepperd How One Journalist Became the 20th Century’s Most-Read Woman The new book “Listen, World!” by Julia Scheeres and Allison Gilbert chronicles the storied life and career of Elsie Robinson October 4, 2022 Allison Gilbert Lessons on Objectivity, Reporting, and Democracy from a 20th Century Reporter As a journalist for the United Press, Wallace Carroll reported on some of the 20th century’s most significant headlines. After covering the League of Nations for over a decade, Carroll… August 8, 2022 Mary Llewellyn McNeil The Press and the Presidency, from Washington to Trump Since the nation’s early years, presidents have manipulated the press to strengthen their own power, a new book shows May 16, 2022 Jon Marshall 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 … 15 Next
