“Because what's going on now, and this applies mostly to television sta...” — Robert McChesney Quote

“Because what's going on now, and this applies mostly to television stations in the largest markets too, but TV stations basically are now the primary receivers of campaign spending.”

“But having said that, there's also a sea change in attitude towards media.”

“But having said that, what's happening with campaign finance reform and our political culture is devastating.”

“During the campaign, Trump in many ways repudiated President Obama's national security and foreign policy approach on issues like the Iran nuclear deal and immigration. So there's a real question of continuity or disruption with Trump, which wouldn't have existed if Clinton was president-elect.”

“The President has been a big proponent of the public option since the campaign.”

“With a hardcover, you get two chances, a year apart, for the book to make an impact - often with a new cover featuring artfully crafted snippets of reviews, a new marketing campaign and maybe even a new publisher.”