Broadcast Live: 71 True Stories, Including Some I'd Just as Soon Forget

With a storyteller's warmth and a dollop of self-deprecating humor, Steve Vogel invites readers along on his extraordinary journey from humble farm boy to accomplished journalist, broadcaster, and corporate communicator. You'll be able to tell which stories he'd "just as soon forget."
Spanning the latter half of the 20th Century into the new millennium, "Broadcast Live" is more than just a personal memoir. It's a vivid snapshot of American life, media, and the ever-changing cultural landscape. From rural roots and small-town traditions to the fast-paced worlds of broadcasting and Fortune 25 communications, Vogel's reflections are as entertaining as they are insightful and authentic. He calls some of his stories "celebrity-adjacent."
Critics are raving:
-Publishers Weekly's BookLife says Vogel "writes with a practiced hand, delivering smooth, concise prose that trims a lifetime of memories into dynamic vignettes. 'Broadcast Live' balances the lighthearted with the profound, springing from prosaic childhood experiences to perceptive adult reflections that touch on social justice, cultural constructs, and a deep contemplation of what the future holds."
-IndieReader calls Vogel's writing "impeccable," adding, "A nostalgic tone is there from cover to cover, but Vogel rarely indulges sentimentality. If anything, his journalistic instincts ensure that each story is appropriately concise, with every word earning its keep."
Perfect for fans of heart-warming memoirs and behind-the-scenes tales, "Broadcast Live" celebrates rural America, portrays demanding careers, and reflects on work-life challenges that come with them. These are the kinds of stories that shape us all.