Prime Times, Bad Times

An insider exposé that goes behind the scenes at CBS News to reveal the dramatic struggles that shaped The CBS Evening News and The CBS Morning News

Behind the polished façade of network news lies a world of ambition, rivalry, and high-stakes power plays. In Prime Times, media executive Ed Joyce takes readers inside the executive suites of CBS News, chronicling a turbulent era that tested the integrity of one of America’s most trusted institutions.

From bitter internal conflicts and takeover threats to sweeping budget cuts and mass layoffs, this fly-on-the-wall account exposes the personal and professional battles that defined a turning point in broadcast journalism. Set against the lingering legacy of Edward R. Murrow, Prime Times is a must-read for anyone fascinated by the forces behind the news we watch every day.