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James David Barber discusses his book, "The Pulse of Politics: Electing Presidents in the Media Age," with the author James David Barber

BROADCAST: May. 30, 1980 | DURATION: 00:56:02

Synopsis

James David Barber, author and political scientist, discusses his book, "The Pulse of Politics: Electing Presidents in the Media Age." He explains the premise of his beliefs that presidential elections run a cycle of "conflict, conscience, conciliation," and how media affects this. He uses examples of elections from Teddy Roosevelt to Jimmy Carter. Presidential campaign songs are played throughout the interview. A record is played to hear the voices of Teddy Roosevelt and Franklin D. Roosevelt.