Update-1 features interview with journalist Steve Herman on White House reporting

What is it really like to report on the president as a White House correspondent on a daily basis? On this edition of Update-1, senior journalist and NPC member Steve Herman talks about his new book, "Behind the White House Curtain," with Broadcast/Podcast team co-chair Mike Hempen.

Journalist Steve Herman discusses his new book "Behind the White House Curtain" on Update-1.
Journalist Steve Herman discusses his new book "Behind the White House Curtain" on Update-1.

"Behind the White House Curtain" explains the inner workings of the White House press corps. Herman, the chief national correspondent for Voice of America, was VOA's White House correspondent for the Trump administration and the first eight months of President Biden's term. He talks about the relationship between the president and the press, the challenges he faced and why the job isn't as glamorous as many people think.

Update-1 is produced by Mike Hempen. Besides listening on Press.org, Update-1 can be found on Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, TuneIn and Spotify by searching for “NPC Update-1.”