Drunk Before Noon

By Kendall K. Hoyt, Frances Spatz Leighton,

Book cover of Drunk Before Noon: The Behind-The-Scenes Story of the Washington Press Corps

Book description

An irreverent, warts-and-all look at the Washington Press corps--from big name stars to lowly stringers--offers fascinating insights into the Washington news pack and the people and events they cover

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1 author picked Drunk Before Noon as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

From the country’s capital, the city’s journalists translated political power and social news – as well as a thriving social scene. They covered stories that were shared across the country. A mix of men and women, big names and freelancers, these journalists reveals behind-the-scenes reporting and relationships. The stories reveal how and why news is made. These watchdogs of government were often intertwined with politicians professionally and sometimes personally. This book offers a helpful understanding of Washington, D.C. journalism – and is highly entertaining.

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