Sep 13, 2018
The conservative news media has had a historical role in shaping
national politics. In this episode, Julian Zelizer discusses the
influence of conservative news media, both then and now, with
historian Laurence Jurdem. Jurdem goes into detail about how
conservative publications were created as a means to influence
policymakers and as an alternative to the liberal news media. These
outlets influenced presidents like Richard Nixon, Gerald Ford, and
Ronald Reagan. Jurdem is the author of a new book, “Paving the Way
for Reagan: The Influence of Conservative Media on US Foreign
Policy 1964-1980.” He also is a regular contributor to numerous
national publications including The New York Times, The Washington
Post, and the National Review.