Job of Press Secretary, The
Former White House press secretary Mike McCurry explains that he spent most of his time as press secretary researching issues he knew he'd be asked about in press briefings, as well as trying to make sure he knew exactly what the President thought a...
Press Secretaries and the Press
Former White House press secretary Mike McCurry talks about the inherently adversarial relationship between White House press secretaries and the press, but notes that, "...it (can) also be an amicable relationship, a professional relationship."
Easy Days and Hard Days
Former White House press secretary Mike McCurry recalls that his easiest days were those when there was only one topic on the minds of reporters in the White House press briefings. Mr. McCurry says his greatest challenge on those occasions was figur...
Early Political Training
Former White House press secretary Mike McCurry talks about early lessons in ("...how to deal with pressure...how to deal with lawyers...when crisis erupts in our political system") that would help him in later years when he went to the White House ...
First Days As Press Secretary
Former White House press secretary Mike McCurry talks about his first experiences as White House press secretary. Mr. McCurry recalls the apprehension and nervousness he felt initially, but says the break-in period was relatively easy because of his...