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Like Bill Carter chronicling the late night wars in his classic The Late Shift, star New York Times reporter Brian Stelter reveals all the dish and dirt behind the polite smiles and perky demeanors of morning television in his much-anticipated...TOP OF THE MORNINGWhen America wakes up with personable and charming hosts like Matt Lauer, Robin Roberts, and George Stephanopoulos, its hard to imagine their show bookers having to guard a guests hotel room all night to prevent rival shows from poaching. But that is just part of the intense reality New York Times staff writer Brian Stelter reveals in TOP OF THE MORNING--a gripping look at the most competitive time slot in television, complete with Machiavellian booking wars and manic behavior by the producers, executives, and stars.
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Brian Stelter is the chief media correspondent for CNN Worldwide and anchor of "Reliable Sources," which examines the world's top media stories every Sunday. Stelter also reports for CNN Business and writes a nightly newsletter. Prior to joining CNN in 2013, Stelter was a media reporter at the New York Times. His first book, New York Times bestseller "Top of the Morning," inspired Apple's drama "The Morning Show." Stelter is a consulting producer on the series. He is also the executive producer of the HBO documentary "After Truth: Disinformation and the Cost of Fake News." He lives in New York with his wife and two children.
