Steven L Herman is the chief national correspondent of the Voice of America (VOA) and an adjunct lecturer in the journalism department of the University of Richmond. He covered the White House for VOA during the Trump administration and the first eight months of the Biden administration. He has traveled to more than 75 countries and territories, including reporting assignments in Afghanistan, Argentina, Bhutan, Burma, China, the Gaza Strip, North Korea, Peru, and Vietnam.

"At a time when serious journalism must compete with partisan outlets, social media rife with misinformation, and bad actors who treat truth as an opponent, Behind the White House Curtain is a potent reminder of the importance of journalists taking the work seriously and trying to inform the public." --Foreword Reviews

"Steve Herman is a dedicated journalist who understands the stakes when it comes to defending the truth at a time when the facts are under assault by powerful forces. This behind-the-scenes account is not just another Trump book. It's an important reminder of why we need journalists like Steve on the front lines reporting the truth." --Jim Acosta, anchor and chief domestic correspondent for CNN

"Steve Herman has been one of VOA's best journalists and a true leader in public diplomacy journalism. This memoir only begins to do justice to Steve's extensive career reporting the news without fear or favor. It also touches on his devotion to the US Foreign Service through his membership of the governing board of the American Foreign Service Association, which includes VOA's overseas correspondents and engineers. Steve's work at the White House has been recognized as a true model for deadline journalism that is devoted to informing listeners and readers of the most important developments of the day. His book is important and a great read." --Ambassador (Ret.) Eric S. Rubin, former US Ambassador to Bulgaria and president of the American Foreign Service Association