Barry Jagoda
Author, Media Authority, Consultant and News Source
Journeys with Jimmy Carter and Other Adventures in Media
Journeys with Jimmy Carter and Other Adventures in Media by Barry Jagoda
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This is the story of a tumultuous time when Barry Jagoda had a front row seat to the Kennedy Assassination, first mass murder at the Texas tower, the moon landing, Watergate and the Carter Presidency. With an award-winning career in network news, Jagoda has seen the impact of the media on the success of political campaigns, elected officials, international business executives, academicians and thought leaders. With an eye on the power of digital tools and social networks as well as traditional media, Jagoda shines a light on how citizens can drive change at the polls particularly in 2020
Journeys With Jimmy Carter and Other Adventures in Media reveals deep knowledge of elections, traditional and new media and the importance of continuing to find new journeys throughout life. Assistant to Jimmy Carter, Emmy-winning producer for CBS coverage of the Man on the Moon and the Watergate scandal, and public affairs expert, Jagoda has now written of his dramatic roots and rising from Texas to New York City and Washington, DC, becoming a noted authority on the powerful use of new and legacy media.
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About Barry Jagoda
Barry Jagoda, author of Journeys With Jimmy Carter and Other Adventures in Media, served as Television Advisor and White House Assistant for President Jimmy Carter.
Jagoda, an author and media commentator, was an award winning journalist at NBC News and CBS News and is a Correspondent and Contributing Writer for Times of San Diego. New book includes Citizens Guide for Participation in 2020 Elections.
Jagoda was a founding contributing editor of Texas Monthly magazine, editor of the world-wide travel and advocacy publication At The Top Journal and writer/project director for a series of International Reports for The Washington Times.
As Senior Media Executive, managing dozens of projects in the public and private sectors, Jagoda has deep experience in policy analysis, branding, traditional/new media outreach and commentary.
As Director of Public Relations at The George Washington University, Director of Communications at the University of California and a Congressional Media Assistant, Jagoda was highly successful in media management and outreach in all fields of politics, the social sciences, arts and humanities and international relations.
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Journeys with Jimmy Carter and Other Adventures in Media by Barry Jagoda published by Koehler Books is available online from Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and from your favorite bookstore in hardback, paperback and e-book format.
From the Book
Journeys with Jimmy Carter and Other Adventures in Media reveals deep knowledge of elections, traditional and new media, and the importance of seeking new journeys throughout one's life.
Assistant to Jimmy Carter, Emmy-winning producer for CBS coverage of the first man on the moon and the Watergate scandal, and public affairs expert, Barry Jagoda writes of his dramatic roots and rise from Texas to New York City and Washington DC, becoming a noted authority on the powerful use of new and legacy media.
This modern history describes effective use of media tools in politics, business development and brand promotion, and includes practical tips on the use of media to promote candidates and defeat others in 2020.
Barry Jagoda: Special Assistant to the President
Inscribed: To Barry Jagoda, with best wishes of the
photographer, Neil Armstrong
Quotes and Comments
According to Theodore H. White, the "secret weapon" for Jimmy Carter's presidential campaign, "understanding the process of television news coverage was essential for winning the White House...Barry Jagoda brought that dimension to the Carter campaign."
"Barry Jagoda has been active in just about every important part of the public’s business, and tells about it superbly. Journeys with Jimmy Carter and Other Adventures in Media is a lively read, intelligent, insightful – and also fun – throughout.“
--Robert E. Hunter, former U.S. Ambassador to NATO, was Carter Administration National Security Council Director for West European Affairs and Middle East Affairs.
"Readers of a certain age will love Jagoda’s insightful walk down memory lane. He was present at many of the events that shaped our lives. His vivid recollections will help us remember who we are and where we were."
--David Rosenbloom, eminent political scientist at Boston University School of Public Health, focusing on addiction, was long-time Commissioner of Health and Hospitals in Boston
"Barry Jagoda combines interesting insights into the news operations of America’s TV networks in the pre-cable days with a lively, personality-filled account of how his own ambition and experiences landed him a job as a key media adviser in President Carter’s White House. His description of the power struggle there shows how his support for spotlighting Carter’s agenda of multiple policy goals clashed with the effort by political advisers to present a more focused media message, a perennial conflict in many presidencies. In all, a fascinating picture of some enduring aspects of life in the White House."
--Carl P. Leubsdorf, a Washington correspondent for six decades, covered the Carter White House for The Baltimore Sun and writes a weekly column for The Dallas Morning News.
"This book is essential reading for anyone who wants an inside view of journalism and politics. Barry Jagoda comes from the tradition of superb journalism that was developed by Edward R. Murrow and Walter Cronkite. We need journalists like Barry Jagoda more than ever. "
--Victor Emanuel, one of the globe’s leading ornithologists and environmentalists is founder of VENT, Victor Emanuel Nature Tours.
News Stories and Articles
With 2 Weeks Remaining SummerFest Offers Inviting Concerts in Intimate Settings
by Barry Jagoda
Times of San Diego
August 10, 2021
Interview with Barry Jagoda on Popp Off
KAHI-AM/Sacramento CA
May 12, 2021
The secret to success for Biden's first 100 days
Good media relations and providing access are key to how Americans understand the president
Amber Roessner
The Washington Post
January 29, 2021
Remembering a presidential transition of humility and grace
Interview with Steve Irvin, Mark Casey
ABC 15 Arizona
January 14, 2021
Award-Winning Journalist and Author Recounts Storied Media Career in Memoir
Interview with Drew Schlosberg
Spotlight on the Community
January 10, 2021
Memoir tracks a career from Houston to the White House with Jimmy Carter
Houston Chronicle
January 8, 2021
The Carter Mondale Letter Fall 2020
Book Club Review of
Journeys With Jimmy Carter and Other Adventures in Media
Insight on White House medical care
with Barry Jagoda
Interview with Anthony Pura ABC 10 San Diego
October 5, 2020
Former President Carter debate coach weighs in on first presidential debate
Interview with Kelly Hessedal CBS 8
September 30, 2020
Former presidential debate coach weighs in on preparing for presidential debates
Interview with Kelly Hessedal CBS 8
September 29, 2020
MarketInk: La Jolla Resident
Who Was President Carter's TV Advisor Handicaps Upcoming Debates
Interview with Rick Griffin
Times of San Diego
September 20, 2020
Together San Diego:
Author Barry Jagoda
Interview with Luis Cruz
San Diego Union Tribune
Streamed-Live September 11, 2020
La Jolla resident pens
Journeys with Jimmy Carter
By Ashley Mackin-Solomon
San Diego Union Tribune
Published August 9, 2020
Virtual Election Not a Problem,
Says Media Veteran
By Aaron Howard
Jewish Herald-Voice
Published August 6, 2020
La Jolla resident pens
'Journeys with Jimmy Carter'
Book Review by
Ashley Mackin-Solomon
La Jolla Light
Published July 21, 2020
Barry Jagoda recalls life at the
Carter White House
Book Review by
Douglas H. Harrison
San Diego Jewish World
Published June 27, 2020
New Book: Journeys with Jimmy Carter and Other Adventures in Media
Barry Jagoda Interview on
Digital Politics Podcast
Published May 25, 2020
Opinion: Recalling a Time of American Goodwill in These Troubled Days by Barry Jagoda
Published May 16, 2020
Times of San Diego
Interview with Barry Jagoda
on Giles Brown Show
Talk Radio Europe
May 15, 2020
Barry Jagoda:
Analysis, Commentary and Consulting
Policy analysis for public and private sector
Advisor for national and international candidates, office holders and governments. Focus on U.S., Europe and South America.
Expert commentary for new and traditional media
Media relations and media production for newsmaking public officials, high profile universities, research institutions, and private industry. Opinion commentary in social and traditional media
Media advisory service for election participation: Helpful for citizens industry, government, authors and scholars
Guide for Citizen Participation in 2020 Elections. Promotion of institutional strengths and innovative work of individual scholars in broadcast, print and new media.
PHOTO GALLERY
Advisor in the Oval Office
Fritz Mondale preparing for vice presidential debate
Inscribed from Dan Rather: For Barry Jagoda who was there helping.
Covering President Kennedy
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