John David on The Bystander and Viral TruthPublished on March 16, 2026 What happens when a witness becomes part of the story? In this episode of Conversations with Rich Bennett, Rich sits down with award winning author John David to talk about his gripping debut novel The Bystander. The story follows television reporter Pete LeMaster, whose camera captures a shocking active shooter incident that quickly goes viral and launches his career. But as the story unfolds, the truth behind what happened becomes far more complicated than anyone expected. John shares how a real life event inspired the novel and how his 30 year career in public relations shaped his understanding of media narratives, public perception, and the power of a single moment caught on camera. In this episode you will learn: • The real world event that inspired The Bystander Resources mentioned in this episode: The Bystander by John David If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who loves great stories. Visit ConversationsWithRichBennett.com for more episodes and updates. March 6–13 Become a part of your local college radio station! WHFC exists because of you, our growing community of listeners. Your support allows us to keep training and entertaining, and we thank you. Donate at whfc911.org Rate & Review on Apple Podcasts Follow the Conversations with Rich Bennett podcast on Social Media: Sponsors, Affiliates, and ways we pay the bills: |
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