


The pieces presented cover quite a variety of topics spanning 30 years, described by the publisher as “a collection of nostalgic writings that underscore America’s long slide from innocence to orthodoxy.”Ĭarlson shares flashes of his experiences-whether he’s writing about something from his own life or the most investigated and documented world affairs, it’s always personal and most of the time a tad folksy. If you were expecting an assessment of the controversies and political climate of the day, you may find yourself surprised. The Long Slide features articles published over 30 years His stories have appeared in prominent publications, many of which are on display in his newest book The Long Slide published by Threshold Editions, an imprint of Simon & Schuster. His seminal work in the media was writing magazine stories. Viewers on television and listeners on satellite radio tune in every weeknight to the show he touts as “the sworn enemy of lying, pomposity, smugness, and groupthink.”Īt the heart of the show is Tucker Carlson, a man who is perhaps not fully understood, by even his fans. In 2020, the current affairs show broke the record for being the highest-rated in the history of American cable news. Whether he makes you smile, smirk, guffaw, or grimace, Tucker Carlson has made his mark on the media and the popular culture.Īveraging 3 to 4 million viewers per episode, his nightly program Tucker Carlson Tonight is the most-watched in all of cable news. Who is Tucker Carlson, really? The answer to that question seems dependent on what your political views are, but one thing is certain.
