The Long Slide: Thirty Years in American Journalism

Written by Tucker Carlson

Narrated by Tucker Carlson

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

From the host of Tucker Carlson Tonight on Fox News and the New York Times bestselling author of Ship of Fools, a collection of nostalgic writings that underscore America’s long slide from innocence to orthodoxy.

Thirty years ago, Tucker Carlson got his first job out of college fact checking for a quarterly magazine, and he went on to write for many other publications before becoming the primetime Fox News host he is today. In The Long Slide, Tucker delivers a few of his favorite pieces—annotated with new commentary and insight—to memorialize the tolerance and diversity of thought that the media used to celebrate instead of punish. In snapshots spanning the 1990s to today, he’ll take you on a visit to Africa with Al Sharpton and members of the Nation of Islam to stop the civil war in Liberia in 2003, inside the (not-so-) secret armies of Operation Iraqi Freedom, and on the campaign trail with Donald Trump in 2016. In case you missed it the first time around, you’ll also learn about the aesthetic merits of British colonialism, the second shift at a baked bean factory, the unexpected charm of James Carville, and the simple beauty of rural western Maine.

With his signature wit and 20/20 hindsight, Tucker investigates in this patriotic and memorable collection a question on all of our minds: Has America really changed that much in recent decades? The answer is, unequivocally, yes.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio
• Release date: Aug 10, 2021
• ISBN: 9781508296539

Tucker Carlson

Tucker Carlson is the anchor of Tucker Carlson Tonight on the Fox News Channel. He has hosted prime time programs on CNN, PBS, and MSNBC, and cofounded The Daily Caller. He lives in the middle of nowhere with his wife and four children and dogs.    

Reviews for The Long Slide

[Stephanie · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Thoroughly enjoyable. Loved the end. Found it fascinating to go back.

[Clyde Smith · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Great listen! Tucker is a great! Love it .

[Andy and Lauren Ward · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Tucker’s writing and narration make this an excellent book. It’s not partisan or political but a collection of some of his best articles from over the years so even if you don’t like his politics chances are you’ll still enjoy this book.

[Michael Hicks · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Truly enjoyed Tucker’s trip through journalism over the past 30 years.

[Civics And Critics · Rating: 1 out of 5 stars]

For all of Tucker's supposed wit and wisdom, he finds it nearly impossible to dislodge his head from a self-administered colonoscopy. Tucker is nothing more than the sum total of a willfully ignorant conservative party lost in their own hubris searching for salvation from a fascist. orange-tinted and self-ascribed demigod. Nothing Tucker says, types, or thinks brings a modicum of intellect or sincerity to any conversation he bores his way into.

[r · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Excellent, touching, endearing, sober. A wonderful book, and a very touching, intriguing, collection of works. I cannot imagine why anyone would slander this person; or any person, for that matter. We all live such rich and interesting lives.

[hedi · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

A collection of eclectic stories written and narrated by tucker Carlson, truely showing him as well rounded poignant smart and funny author.
Highly recommend

[Piper Montana Smith · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

I am down to watching only one show on Fox and that is Tucker Carlson. He tells the truth and I like that. It is hard for me to pin down where Tucker stands on politics and people in general after listening to his book. He is all over the place. Kind of like a chameleon. Very entertaining though. Thanks, Jeanne.

[Hebert Espinosa · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

It is rare for me to finish an audiobook in less than a week, but this one was so easy to navigate through that I might have myself a new record. A collection full of anecdotes, including both personal and professional stories, well-humorous and also serious, political and non-political that are well written and narrated. Highly recommended.

[David · Rating: 1 out of 5 stars]

Absolute trash. What a waste of time. Do not recommend.

[knaan · Rating: 1 out of 5 stars]

God, he's so nuts, I don't even want this book to be recommended to me!

[kaitlyn · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Surprisingly funny. Love that it was read by Tucker. Excellent story teller & interesting approach to capturing moments in recent history.

[Dee Blackley · Rating: 1 out of 5 stars]

Lies lies lies. This guy likes Putin!! How can anyone respect him??

[Cindy Baffa · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This is a very interesting and enjoyable read. Well written.

[Alan Mally · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I didn't know what to expect, this book is very entertaining and enlightening at the same time. There are some really funny stories, told best by the great Tucker!