Tom Rosenstiel Books in Order

Reporting from inside the 1992 presidential campaign and ABC News, Rosenstiel examines changing relations between politicians and television. Cable, talk radio, and new forms of voter participation challenge the broadcast networks' longstanding influence over American elections.

Focusing on Bill Clinton's first year as president, this essay examines his administration's relationship with the press. Rosenstiel considers changing political communication and the role of television in shaping campaigns, leadership, and public perceptions.

Bill Kovach and Tom Rosenstiel examine journalism during the Clinton impeachment scandal, tracing the pressures of accelerated news delivery. They explore weakened verification, influential sources, and entertainment-driven coverage while proposing ways to restore responsible reporting.

Drawing on an extensive study of local television news, the authors test assumptions about what attracts viewers. Their findings connect ratings with reporting quality and offer practical approaches to covering important community issues effectively.

Washington fixer Peter Rena and partner Randi Brooks vet an unconventional Supreme Court nominee for the president. As political opposition gathers, murders apparently connected to the judge turn a difficult confirmation into a deadly investigation.

Centrist senator Wendy Upton receives vice-presidential offers from both major parties during a turbulent campaign. An anonymous threat sends her to Peter Rena, who must uncover the danger hidden behind her apparently spotless public record.

After an American diplomatic compound in North Africa is attacked, the president hires Peter Rena and Randi Brooks to investigate. Their search enters the secretive intelligence world as congressional hearings and journalism turn disaster into scandal.

A new president's ambitious plans bring Washington fixers Peter Rena and Randi Brooks into climate technology and foreign espionage. With cyberattacks targeting Rena and a national crisis looming, personal uncertainty complicates their politically sensitive work.