This investigative classic is much more concerned with uncovering political corruption than highlighting identity politics. The focus is on journalism, fact-finding, and procedural detail, not shoehorning in modern ideological priorities or forced representation. No obvious narrative sacrifices for ideology here, just two journalists following the story.

The book refrains from taking shots at traditional cultural pillars like family, religion, or masculinity. Its critique is squarely aimed at government corruption and abuse of power, not cultural revamping or revisionist history. Traditional social themes largely go undisturbed.

While the book is certainly no love letter to the Nixon administration, it sticks to the facts of the Watergate investigation. There's no overt monoculture of progressive social attitudes, just a probing of political accountability. Traditional or dissenting perspectives aren't lampooned or demonized.