Aug 3, 2017
Spin. It’s used by public relations gurus and politicians to shape
an image or message, thereby influencing the public’s perception of
a story. And it’s engrained in American politics, as presidents and
presidential candidates both have used the art of spin to frame
stories and public opinion. To discuss the art of spin, David
Greenberg, a professor of history and journalism and media studies
at Rutgers University, joins this episode of Politics & Polls.
Greenberg’s book, “Republic of Spin: An Inside History of the
American Presidency,” examines the rise of the White House spin
machine, from the Progressive Era to the present day, and the
debates that Americans have waged over its implications for
democracy.