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Discussing the book "On Bended Knee: The Press and the Reagan Presidency" with the author, investigative reporter Mark Hertsgaard

BROADCAST: May. 8, 1989 | DURATION: 00:52:28

Details

Broadcast Date
May. 8, 1989

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 55 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
52 minutes, 28 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

American History & Politics Journalism & Broadcasting

People

Journalists

Tags

Hertsgaard, Mark, 1956---Interviews Hertsgaard, Mark, 1956-. On bended knee. Reagan, Ronald--Relations with journalists. Press and politics--History--United States--20th century. Journalists--United States--20th century--Interviews United States WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Audiotapes. Radio programs.

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