When the News Broke

When the News Broke by Heather Hendershot examines the television coverage of the 1968 Democratic convention and the violent events surrounding it, highlighting how these moments became a turning point in American political history. The book explores the role of network news professionals striving for fairness amidst widespread perceptions of bias and the subsequent erosion of public trust in the media. It offers a nuanced look at how those chaotic days contributed to ongoing skepticism toward televised news broadcasts.