Weapons of Mass Distortion: The Coming Meltdown of the Liberal Media

by L. Brent Bozell III

The meltdown of the liberal media has finally begun. Find out where we’re headed, and what it all means, from leading media watchdog L. Brent Bozell III.

In the explosive book Weapons of Mass Distortion , Bozell presents the definitive account of how the liberal media are finally losing their stranglehold on the news industry because of their stubborn refusal to abandon—or even acknowledge—their bias. And in a brand-new chapter for the paperback, he reveals how we’re now in the midst of a revolutionary the liberal media meltdown—the very meltdown that Bozell describes in this book.

Genres: Politics

304 pages, Paperback

First published July 6, 2004

About the author

American conservative writer and activist. He is the son of L. Brent Bozell Jr.

Bozell is the founder and president of the Media Research Center, the Conservative Communications Center, and the Cybercast News Service.

Bozell served as president of the Parents Television Council from 1995 to 2006, after which he was succeeded by Timothy F. Winter.

In addition, currently, Bozell serves on the board for the Catholic League for Religious and Civil Rights and has served on the board of directors in the American Conservative Union.

Reviews

[Hubert · Rating 2 out of 5]

Indeed Bozell is right about Fox News - it's turned into a megamedia enterprise, now trafficking in right-wing conspiracy theories. But the rest isn't a good look: downplaying media coverage of man-made climate change as radical, calling hate crime legislation an issue for interest groups. Dangerously, Bozell glosses over the toxicity of those like Rush Limbaugh, who as we know paves the way for the likes of Newsmax.

Bozell critiques the media's coverage of the Iraq War, implying that they should have highlighted more the US' role in liberating the populace from the yoke of Saddam. In the "what now" moment, he critiques the media for not supporting the "rebuilding" efforts. Again - this didn't age well!

[Ryan Young · Rating 2 out of 5]

documenting liberal bias in mainstream media up to about 2004. interesting read in light of 2018 politics and the era of 'fake news.' on the last two pages, bozell abandons objectivity and tells you that liberals are stupid (clinging to a failed ideology) and that jesus is plainly in favor of american conservatives.

[Kayla · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was really interesting and will make you mad when you find out how biased the media really is!

[Rae · Rating 2 out of 5]

Yet another book detailing the well-established liberal bias in the media. This one is not as snotty as some that I have read, though.

[Steven Raszewski · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very good expose, and the truth of the liberal media bias.

[Roger Leonhardt · Rating 5 out of 5]

Best book on media bias that I have read! I suggest, if you have problems with high blood pressure, you may not want to read it.