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 listeners along on his extraordinary journey from humble farm boy to accomplished journalist, broadcaster, and corporate communicator.

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, "His journalistic instincts ensure that each story is appropriately concise, with every word earning its keep."

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