The most recent programs for the Censorship Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=414 en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Fri, 04 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Sat, 18 May 2013 13:54:45 GMT Iranian author Mahmoud Dowlatabadi talked about the struggle to publish even non-politically motivated books in Iran (where he still lives) and the banning of his work by Iranian authorities. During this event, Mr. Dowlatabadi was interviewed by Professor Hamid Dabashi, with consecutive translation. This event at the Brooklyn office of Melville House was held to celebrate their publication in English of his novel, [The Colonel]. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305805-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305805-1 Fri, 04 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines were open for comments on a new Google study that found the U.S. was number one on its list of countries that asked the search engine company to censor content. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306663-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306663-2 Fri, 04 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Next on American History TV, a discussion on World War II reporting and censorship, and the experience of Associated Press reporter Ed Kennedy. Kennedy was fired in 1945 after he defied a military embargo by reporting on Germany's surrender a day before the official announcement. In early May of 2012, the Associated Press apologized for firing Kennedy. The National Press Club hosted this one-hour event. This program includes language some viewers might find offensive. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305922-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305922-1 Fri, 04 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Rebecca MacKinnon argues that Internet users' rights are being infringed upon by governments and corporations. The author points to the changes in Facebook's privacy policies and the demands by certain governments for Google to censor information as examples of the pressures on users to concede their personal freedoms on-line. Rebecca MacKinnon was joined by Jillian York in discussing these issues at the World Affairs Council of Northern California in San Francisco. They were interviewed by Joseph Menn and responded to questions submitted by members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305096-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305096-1 Fri, 04 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Nigerian author Wole Soyinka talked about censorship and "a writer's purpose and responsibility in a climate of forced silence and intolerance." The Sixth Annual Arthur Miller Freedom to Write Lecture was part of the PEN World Voices Festival. It was co-sponsored by LIVE from the New York Public Library, were it was held in New York City. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300689-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300689-1 Fri, 04 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT In his book [The Net Delusion: The Dark Side of Internet Freedom] Evgeny Morozov, contributing editor to [Foreign Policy], argues that the Internet may do less to democratize states and more to maintain dictators and hurt dissidents. The author examines the ways governments are using the internet to maintain political power such as China's "50 cent party," which pays its 280,000 members 50 cents for each pro-government comment left online. Evgeny Morozov discussed his book in conversation with Susan Glasser, editor-in-chief of [Foreign Policy] and responded to questions from members of the audience. This book launch event at the New America Foundation in Washington, D.C., was co-sponsored by [Foreign Policy] magazine. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297697-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297697-1 Fri, 04 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Smithsonian Institution Secretary Wayne Clough spoke at a news conference about his removal of a controversial video from an art exhibit in November 2010 at the National Portrait Gallery. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297773-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297773-1 Fri, 04 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Matt Gallagher talked about his experiences in Iraq and the blog he wrote while there. The blog, which described what daily life was like for Lt. Gallagher and his platoon, was shut down by the Army in 2008. He also read from his book and responded to questions from members of the audience. This program contains language that some may find offensive. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293930-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293930-1 Fri, 04 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Carter Phillips and Patrick Trueman spoke separately about the U.S. Second Circuit Court of Appeals decision vacating the Federal Communications Commission's indecency policy. The Court reviewed the policy after it was remanded by the U.S. Supreme Court. Mr. Phillips argued the case for Fox Television Stations. Mr. Trueman (and others) filed an amicus brief for Focus on the Family and Family Research Council. Kim Hart was the guest interviewer. The Communicators" is C-SPAN's weekly series that examines the people and events currently shaping telecommunications policy. There is minor audio interference at one point during Mr. Trueman's interview. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294577-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294577-1 Fri, 04 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Author Christopher Hitchens delivered the 2010 PEN World Voices Festival's Arthur Miller Freedom to Write Lecture. The lecture was titled "Crucibles: Past and Present." A conversation between Mr. Hitchens and author Salman Rushdie, chair of the PEN World Voices Festival, followed the lecture. The event was held at Cooper Union in New York City. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293452-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293452-1 Fri, 04 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Executives with internet companies Google and Go Daddy testified before a federal commission that monitors civil rights abuses in China about problems they've had operating in that country. Both companies have experienced hacking attacks that they suspect could have originated in China, and both have complained that the Chinese government has used them to violate the civil liberties of Chinese citizens. As a result, Google and GoDaddy have decided to significantly pull back their involvements in China. Witnesses testified about challenges and hazards China's regulation of the Internet poses both to advocates of free expression and to foreign companies doing business in China, and possible ways for policymakers and private actors to respond to China's regulation of the Internet from both the human rights and trade perspectives. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292697-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292697-1 Fri, 04 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Panelists from PEN American Center spoke about censorship. Sam Tannenhaus moderated. Ms. Menendez concluded by reading a list of journalists imprisoned around the world. Panelist included: Mary Gordon, author of [Reading Jesus: A Writer's Encounter With the Gospels] (Pantheon); Ana Menendez, author of [The Last War: A Novel] (HarperCollins); Francine Prose, author of [Anne Frank: The Book, the Life, the Afterlife] (Harper); Sam Tanenhaus, author of [The Death of Conservatism] (Random House); and Michael Thomas, author of [Man Gone Down: A Novel] (Grove), "Panel on Censorship," a PEN World Voices event of the 26th Miami Book Fair International, took place Saturday, November 14, 2009, 11:00 a.m., in the Chapman Conference Center of Miami Dade College, Wolfson Campus. Included in program ID 289995-1. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289995-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289995-3 Fri, 04 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Brian Jennings talked about his book [Censorship: The Threat to Silence Talk Radio] (Threshold Editions; May 5, 2009). In his book the conservative talk-show programmer decries efforts by Democratic politicians to revive the Fairness Doctrine. The doctrine, enacted in 1979 and repealed by the Reagan administration in 1987, required airing opposing viewpoints on television and radio. The popularity of conservative talk-radio programs and the consolidation of ownership of broadcasters has raised concerns about the need for more balanced voices. But Mr. Jennings argues that regular media, including NPR, and the Internet offer multiple channels for liberal views. He interviewed other talk-show hosts for their perspectives on the Fairness Doctrine as well as offering a historical perspective on the growth of conservative talk radio. He claims that it grew out of the pent-up frustration of conservative listeners and, in the name of free speech, invites liberals to do the same rather than make back-door efforts to re-regulate the airwaves. The guest interviewer was Monica Crowley. Brian Jennings is a talk radio programmer who served as national vice president of talk programming for Citadel Broadcasting for over a decade and served as programming head to over 40 radio stations nationwide. A national award-winning journalist, he has also worked as a consultant to national personalities. Monica Crowley worked as a foreign policy assistant to former President Richard Nixon from 1990 until his death in 1994. She is the author of [Nixon off the Record: His Candid Commentary on People and Politics] and [Nixon in Winter]. Ms. Crowley has appeared as an analyst and commentator on many radio and television programs and in 2002 she began hosting "The Monica Crowley Show" from New York City. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/286851-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/286851-1 Fri, 04 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Eduardo Galeano talked about his book [Mirrors: Stories of Almost Everyone] (Nation Books; May 25, 2009). In his book Uruguayan author Eduardo Galeano tells a history of the world through 600 brief stories of human adversity, focusing on people often ignored by history. Several passages of the book were read. The guest interviewer was John Dinges. They also discussed Mr. Galeano's 1971 book, [Open Veins of Latin America: Five Centuries of the Pillage of a Continent], which Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez gave to President Obama during the Fifth Summit of the Americas in April 2009. They talked about Mr. Galeano's life and career, including military regimes, book bans, and repression. Columbia University journalism professor John Dinges is the author of [The Condor Years: How Pinochet and His Allies Brought Terrorism to Three Continents]. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/287073-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/287073-1 Fri, 04 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Rick Wartzman talked about his book [Obscene in the Extreme: The Burning and Banning of John Steinbeck's the Grapes of Wrath] (PublicAffairs; September 1, 2008). In his book he discusses John Steinbeck's [The Grapes of Wrath], published in 1939, which tells the story of a family that moves to California in search of agricultural work during the Depression. In Kern County, California, where most of the fictional story was set and where agribusiness owners had a considerable amount of political clout, the book was banned from libraries and schools for lewdness and obscenity and publicly burned. They discussed the political climate and the actions of the time. Other topics included the book's place in history. Mr. Wartzmand discussed his book with Susan Shillinglaw in the Martha Heasley Cox Center for Steinbeck Studies at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library branch of the joint public/university San Jose Library. Mr. Wartzman responded to questions from members of the audience, which included a brother of Clell Pruett, one of the people featured in the book. Rick Wartzman is director of the Drucker Institute at Claremont Graduate University and a columnist for [BusinessWeek]. He is the co-author of [The King of California: J.G. Boswell and the Making of a Secret American Empire]. Susan Shillinglaw is a professor of English at San Jose State University and scholar-in-residence at the National Steinbeck Center in Salinas, California. She is the author of [A Journey into Steinbeck's California] (Roaring Forties Press; February 1, 2006). http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282568-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282568-1 Fri, 04 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Andrea Koppel and John Pomfret spoke about relationship between the international media and the Chinese government. They focused on press freedom, changes in rules governing the media in China 1990s to the present, and relations with the news media in China to cover the Beijing Olympics. Drew Thompson moderated questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/280331-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/280331-1 Fri, 04 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/204615-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/204615-1 Fri, 04 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT This program contains language that some may find offensive. The guests talked about the decision announced during the week by the U.S. Supreme Court to review a case initially brought by Federal Communications Commission against Fox Television regarding the use of "fleeting expletives". Topics included the history of the case, the significance of it being considered by the high court, FCC policy toward "indecent" speech, and what a review by the Court could mean for broadcasters. Video clips were shown from the oral argument of [Fox Television v. FCC] before the U.S. Court of Appeals Second Circuit in New York City on December 20, 2006. Carter Phillips is an attorney for Fox Television. Robert Sparks filed a legal brief in the case for Parents Television Council. "The Communicators" is C-SPAN's weekly series that examines the people and events that shape telecommunications policy. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/204488-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/204488-1 Fri, 04 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Davis Wallis talked about the book he edited [Killed Cartoons: Casualties from the War on Free Expression], published by W.W. Norton. He talked about cartoons that were commissoned by newspapers and magazines but did not run because they were determined to be unsuitable for various reasons. Mr. Wallis showed a number of the cartoons included in his book and discussed why they didn't run. He answered questions from members of the audience at George Mason University's Fall for the Book Festival in Johnson Center Cinema. David Wallis is also the editor of [Killed: Great Journalism Too Hot to Print], published by Nation Books. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/201534-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/201534-1 Fri, 04 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified at a hearing titled "From Imus to Industry: The Business of Stereotypes and Degrading Images." They focused on the impact of racist and sexist language and images in the media, the perpetuation of damaging stereotypes, protecting consumers from increasingly coarse and vulgar language and images, and ways in which such speech of undermines important moral values. They explored these issues in the context of commercial hip hop music and video games, and their impact on popular culture and young people. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/201163-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/201163-1 Fri, 04 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT The guests talked about broadcast television indecency standards. They focused on the CBS television network's appeal of a $550,000 fine levied by the Federal Communications Commission for a performance that involved partial nudity by Janet Jackson and Justin Timberlake during CBS' coverage of the 2004 Super Bowl. A video clip was shown of the oral argument before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit on Tuesday, September 11, 2007. Mr. Schwartzman's group filed an amicus brief for CBS. Mr. Winter's group filed an amicus brief for the FCC. They responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/200713-7 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/200713-7 Fri, 04 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT John Shiffman reported by telephone about an indecency court case. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit heard arguments later that day in the CBS television network's appeal of a $550,000 fine levied by the Federal Communications Commission for a performance by Janet Jackson and Justin Timberlake during CBS' coverage of the 2004 Super Bowl that involved partial nudity. Mr. Shiffman is covering the case in Philadelphia. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/200711-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/200711-2 Fri, 04 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Ted Gup was interviewed about his book, [Nation of Secrets: The Threat to Democracy and the American Way of Life], published by Doubleday. Investigative journalist Gup contended that current U.S. political culture is defined by a misguided desire for secrecy. He argued that an ever-growing flood of classified documents undermines the transparency of democratic institutions. He examined the role of the journalist in navigating this terrain and the general public's access to information that he argued has become increasingly limited. The guest interviewer was Michael Isikoff, an investigative correspondent for [Newsweek]. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/198475-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/198475-1 Fri, 04 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Ted Gup was interviewed by Mr. Mills about his book, [Nation of Secrets: The Threat to Democracy and the American Way of Life], published by Doubleday. Investigative journalist Gup contended that current U.S. political culture is defined by a misguided desire for secrecy. He argued that an ever-growing flood of classified documents undermines the transparency of democratic institutions. He examined the role of the journalist in navigating this terrain and the general public's access to information that he argued has become increasingly limited. After the interview Mr. Gup responded to audience members' questions. He was interviewed by Steve Mills. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/198470-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/198470-1 Fri, 04 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Phil Gunson talked by remote connection from Caracas, Venezuela, about Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez's decision to withhold the broadcasting license of Radio Caracas Television (RCTV) in order to have a state sponsored network operate in its place. The decision prompted days of protests by Venezuelan nationals. Mr. Gunson responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/198303-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/198303-5 Fri, 04 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Jonathan Adelstein was interviewed about issues of concern to the Federal Communications Commission. Commissioner Adelstein discussed the proposed merger of AT and T and Bell South, decency standards, the payola issue, emergency communications and media ownership issues. "The Communicators" is C-SPAN's weekly series that examines the people and issues that shape telecommunications policy. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/191675-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/191675-1 Fri, 04 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Government officials, Internet company executives, and human rights advocates testified on the topic, "The Internet in China: A Tool for Freedom or Suppression." Among the issues they addressed were the state of the information marketplace in China, state censorship of free expression, concessions made to the Chinese government for permission to provide Internet services in the country, and future business relations with China. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/191220-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/191220-1 Fri, 04 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Participating by telephone, Mr. Clark spoke about the two scheduled Senate Commerce Committee hearings. He discussed telecommunications and media related issues including decency on television and protecting children on the Internet. Telephone lines were open for comments on news of the day. Among the topics caller discussed was protection of children from Internet pornography. A brief video clip of the C-SPAN School Bus was shown. The bus began a tour in Jonesboro, Arkansas and was in Sierra Vista, Arizona for the day. The bus was scheduled to reach San Diego, California at the end of the month. The tour was co-sponsored with Cox Communication Systems. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190782-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190782-5 Fri, 04 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Cambria talked about protecting children from Internet pornography. He was invited by Senator Ted Stevens (R-AK) to testify on this topic before the Senate Commerce Science and Transportation Committee later in the day. The guest responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190782-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190782-3 Fri, 04 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT The committee held a hearing on the nominations of Michael Copps and Deborah Taylor to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Among the issues they testified about were the Universal Service Fund, family-tier cable programming to decency legislation, and broadband deployment. Following the hearing, Senator Stevens responded to questions and comments from reporters. The nominees were confirmed on December 22, 2005. The term of Mr. Copps, a Democrat who already served on the FCC, would expire in 2010. Ms. Tate's term would expire in 2007 since she took the seat vacated by former FCC Chairman Michael Powell. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190311-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190311-1 Fri, 04 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Moyers delivered the keynote address at a conference titled "National Security Archives: Celebrating 20 Years of Keeping Government Honest." He spoke about the history of the Freedom of Information Act. He discussed topics including the Vietnam War and journalists' exposes of government wrongdoing. Following his remarks, Mr. Moyers responded to questions and comments from members of the audience. Mr. Blanton moderated the questions segment. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190260-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190260-1 Fri, 04 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT In the afternoon session of a day-long forum, representatives from a variety of interests including the cable industry, broadcasters, government agencies, television ratings services, and special interest groups talked about decency in the media and entertainment industries at an event organized as an open forum and organized by the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee. Some participants specifically addressed the use of the V-chip and other technologies to limit access to inappropriate programming, definitions of decency, marketing techniques and decency in advertising. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190092-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190092-2 Fri, 04 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT In the morning session of a day-long forum, representatives from a variety of interests including the cable industry, broadcasters, government agencies, television ratings services, and special interest groups talked about decency in the media and entertainment industries at an event organized as an open forum and organized by the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee. Participants focused on regulation of content in various forms of media broadcasts, the use of ratings systems and voluntary guidelines for decency, the role of the Federal Communication Commission, and free speech issues. Some participants specifically addressed guidelines and enforcement of the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) rating system for video games, time delays used by television networks to screen live airings, and the application of more universal guidelines for all forms of media. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190092-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190092-1 Fri, 04 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT A portion of this program contains language that some may find offensive. Authors and journalists participated in a panel to debate the impact of communism on the film industry at the 2005 Liberty Film Festival. Among the topics discussed were the blacklist of the mid-20th century and anti-war sentiments in Hollywood. Film historian John Meroney moderated the panel at the Pacific Design Center. Richard Schickel is the author of [Elia Kazan: A Biography], published by HarperCollins. Ronald Radosh is the author of [Red Star Over Hollywood: The Film Colony's Long Romance With the Left], published by Encounter Books. James Hirsen is the author of [Hollywood Nation: Left Coast Lies, Old Media Spin, and the New media Revolution], published by Crown Forum. Ed Rampell is the author of [Progressive Hollywood], published by the Disinformation Company. Jeff Britting is the author of [Ayn Rand: An Illustrated Life], published by Overlook Hardcover. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189795-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189795-1 Fri, 04 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Telhami talked about British Prime Minister Blair's announcement that Great Britain would not allow those who preach extremist Islamic messages to enter the country. He said that the British would deport those that advocated extremist violence. He also responded to questions and comments from viewers. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188149-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188149-2 Fri, 04 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT A panel discussed the cultural and legal implications of "film sanitizing." The focus was on a new documentary about censorship and artistic freedom, titled [BLEEP! Censoring Hollywood?]. The film examined the controversy and legality surrounding the practice of editing or filtering DVD versions of popular films in order to block out potentially questionable content for viewers. This "film sanitizing" technique had prompted the Family Movie Act, under consideration in Congress, which would allow companies to edit video material for content as well as limit legal actions that could be taken against the editing and distribution companies. The film was produced by ABC News Productions for AMC and scheduled to premiere on AMC on April 26, 2005. Following their remarks they answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/186347-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/186347-1 Fri, 04 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT The Progress and Freedom Foundation held a discussion on whether government should extend broadcast decency rules to other media including cable and satellite. Following their remarks participants answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/186218-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/186218-1 Fri, 04 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Representative Upton talked about his bill that would give the Federal Communications Commission the power to fine broadcasters as much as $500,000 per violation of the government's decency standards. The bill was expected to be on the floor of the House later in the day. He also responded to telephone calls, faxes, and electronic mail from viewers. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/185521-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/185521-3 Fri, 04 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Robert Sachs talked about the future of television and cable. He also spoke about the government's regulation on cable networks. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184823-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184823-1 Fri, 04 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Wallis led a panel discussion of the book he edited [Killed: Great Journalism Too Hot To Print], published by Nation Books. The book is an anthology of articles that were previously killed either because of fear of lawsuits or because they consisted of materials potentially offensive to the editorial board, corporate financial backers, or advertisers. Journalists and media analysts discussed their experiences with stories that never came to light. They responded to audience questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/178260-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/178260-1 Fri, 04 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Epperson talked about broadcast indecency standards. He is the author of an essay warning religious and conservative broadcasters not to force Congress and the Federal Communications Commission to write new laws regarding indecency. He said that the Federal Communications Commission already has more than enough regulatory power, and that such power could be used in unintended ways. Mr. Epperson also responded to viewer telephone calls, faxes, and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/182154-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/182154-5 Fri, 04 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Ms. Ratner and Mr. Bozell talked with hosts Mr. Milewski and Mr. Paulson about indecency in the media. They discussed the decency rules for broadcast radio and television; whether certain rules should be extended to apply to cable, satellite, and other subscription services; and Janet Jackson's "wardrobe malfunction" during the Superbowl XXXVIII halftime show. Among the other topics addressed were the role of government in regulating communications indecency, and the enforcement of regulations. Panelists also responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/181489-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/181489-1 Fri, 04 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Several musicians talked with co-hosts Mr. Milewski and Mr. Paulson about popular music and the First Amendment guarantee of freedom of expression. The singers were part of a loosely affiliated group called the Freedom Singers, who specialize in performing banned songs. The group performed a number of songs during the course of the program. Panelists also responded to questions from the co-hosts and the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/181381-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/181381-1 Fri, 04 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Television and radio executives testified about proposed legislation to strengthen the FCC enforcement of broadcast indecency laws for television and radio. Proposed legislation would significantly increase the fines for indecency. The witnesses described their standards and practices departments. They reported that networks have added time-delay equipment for live broadcasts and increased personnel to monitor other programs. Other efforts include educating the public about V-chip operation and ratings systems. The effectiveness and fairness of applying the indecency laws to broadcasters was questioned considering the predominance of cable and satellite transmissions. As cable and satellite use the public satellite orbital positions and microwave frequencies licensed by the FCC it was proposed that they could be included under the FCC jurisdiction. Other concerns were the structure of the network and affiliate relationship and keeping sanctions proportionate to the offense. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/180722-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/180722-1 Fri, 04 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified about decency standards in broadcast television and radio. The testimony focused on the halftime show at Superbowl XXXVIII at which performer Janet Jackson revealed her breast. Among the issues addressed were methods of enforcement of federal broadcast decency regulations, the scope of the regulations, and levels of fines for breeches of broadcast communication rules. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/180519-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/180519-1 Fri, 04 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Crigler talked about indecency on television. He stressed that only broadcast media were subject to federal indecency standards, and speculated about how the Federal Communications Commission might mete out penalties for Janet Jackson's "wardrobe malfunction" during the Super Bowl XXXVIII halftime show. Mr. Crigler also talked about jurisdictional issues and the difference between indecency and obscenity, and responded to audience telephone calls, faxes, and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/180476-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/180476-4 Fri, 04 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines were open for viewer comments. The topic of the discussion, whether the "F"-word should be allowed on television, was inspired by an FCC ruling allowing its use as an adjective. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/178603-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/178603-5 Fri, 04 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT The members of the panel discussed controversies about books in which they had been involved and other incidents about political correctness issues. William Styron is the author of [The Confessions of Nat Turner], published by Random House. The book tells the story of the black preacher Nat Turner, who led an 1831 slave rebellion in Virginia. The book is based on Nat Turner's own testimony, and it won the Pulitzer Prize in 1967 despite the controversy that surrounded its publication. Random House reissued the book in 2002 in its original cover, which helped inspire the formation of this panel. Professor Hackney is the author of [The Politics of Presidential Appointment: A Memoir of the Culture War], published by New South Books. The book describes what he went through during the Senate appointment hearings after being nominated by President Clinton to head the National Endowment for the Humanities. He also talked about the Wall Street Journal editorials that criticized his support of speech codes at the University of Pennsylvania following an incident on campus where an African-American student was called a "water buffalo." Professor Loury is the author of [The Anatomy of Racial Inequality], published by Harvard University Press. Robert Brustein moderated the panel which was part of the Words on Fire Festival commemorating the 70th anniversary of Nazi book burning. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/175834-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/175834-1 Fri, 04 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT What does the past predict for the right of speech during the war on terror? A discussion in the City Council Chambers with Henry Abraham c-authored by [Freedom and the Court: Civil Rights and Liberties in the United States], published by Oxford University Press; Barbara Perry [The Priestly Tribe: The Supreme Court's Image in the American Mind], published by Praeger Publishers; Robert O'Neil [The First Amendment and Civil Liability], published by Indiana University Press; and Katherine McNamara, publisher of the online quarterly [Archipelago] at www.archipelago.org . [Thomas Jefferson Center for the Protection of Free Expression] http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/175669-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/175669-1 Fri, 04 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Ms. Kranich talked about headline news on censorship and Internet access at libraries. She also responded to audience phone calls, faxes, and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/162667-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/162667-3 Fri, 04 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT