THE REPUBLICAN NOISE MACHINE Right-Wing Media and How It Corrupts Democracy

Reformed right-winger Brock intones his careful dissection and indictment of the Republicans' militant, vociferous, and manipulative media dominance with the dispassionate voice of a tired physician delivering a dire prognosis. While the content is scandalizing and persuasive, Brock remains a tired voice in the wilderness, erudite and mild as he exposes propaganda, fraud, and a vicious media regime that only recently has seen a backlash. Brock's scholarly, fiery screed is made more palatable to listeners--and more credible--by his lack of vocal heat. This contemporary civics lesson should shake up more than a few ivory towers. D.J.B. © AudioFile 2006, Portland, Maine [Published: FEB/ MAR 06]