Rolling Stone: Stories from the Edge
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Rolling Stone: Stories from the Edge is a arts/culture (without music) series airing on UK television.
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Rolling Stone: Stories from the EdgeThe programme is an episode that investigates the distinctive connection between John Lennon and a particular magazine, while also looking at the way reporting on President Richard Nixon’s re‑election bid unsettled the practice of political journalism. It presents itself as a focused study, positioning Lennon’s interaction with the press alongside a pivotal moment in American media history. In the first part of the episode, the narrative follows how Lennon’s relationship with the magazine unfolded, highlighting the unusual dynamics that set it apart from typical artist‑press interactions. The second segment turns to the coverage of Nixon’s campaign, illustrating how the intense focus on his re‑election campaign interfered with, and at times derailed, conventional political reporting. Together, these strands show how cultural and political spheres can intersect and influence one another. By juxtaposing Lennon’s media engagement with the turbulence caused by Nixon’s campaign coverage, the episode offers a dual perspective on the impact of high‑profile figures on journalistic practice. It underscores the ways in which a musician’s presence in the press and a presidential campaign’s dominance can each reshape the expectations and operations of the news industry, revealing a complex picture of media influence during that era.
