The most recent programs for the News Coverage Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=422 en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Mon, 20 May 2013 07:41:55 GMT Panelists talked about media coverage of the perpetrators of mass casualty crimes. Topics included the the December 2012 Connecticut elementary shooting, gun control efforts, and media portrayal of mental illness. Following their discussion, they answered audience members questions. This forum was part of a Columbia University Journalism School conference on news and social media coverage of the Connecticut elementary school shootings and the Boston Marathon bombings. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312336-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312336-4 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT A selectwoman, a police spokesperson, a community radio station news director, and a photojournalist, all from Newtown, Connecticut, talked about their experiences in the immediate aftermath of the December 2012 elementary school shooting in their city. This forum was part of a Columbia University Journalism School conference on news and social media coverage of the Connecticut elementary school shootings and the Boston Marathon bombings. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312336-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312336-1 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Michael X. Delli Carpini talked about his book, [After Broadcast News], in which he looks at the new media regime that is replacing the decades-long dominance of traditional journalism, and the television and print sources that support it. This interview, part of Book TV's College Series, was recorded at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309805-8 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309805-8 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Clay Johnson, whose company managed President Obama's 2008 online campaign, outlines ways for people to "consume information in a healthy way." He used PowerPoint during his presentation, then responded to questions from members of the audience at Burson-Marsteller in New York City. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305570-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305570-1 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Journalists, politicians and celebrities gathered for the White House Correspondents' Association Annual Dinner. President Obama poked fun at himself and his Republican rivals and included jokes about a passage from his autobiography where he had eaten dog as a boy living in Indonesia. The president also said Mitt Romney would probably consider the dinner's location, the Washington Hilton, a "fixer upper." Following the president's remarks, comedian Jimmy Kimmel took to the stage, joking about the president's ears, the first lady's fitness campaign, and dinner attendees. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305614-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305614-1 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Nick Bilton talked about the impact of technology on the media. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302827-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302827-1 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT In commemoration of the 70th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor, Marvin Kalb used film, audio, and photographic records from the National Archives and the Newseum to illustrate the way Americans learned about the December 7, 1941, Japanese attack on the naval base in Hawaii. The program ""It Is No Joke--It Is a Real War": How Americans First Learned of Pearl Harbor" was presented in the William G. McGowan Theater of the National Archives in partnership with the Newseum. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303099-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303099-1 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Stephen Farnsworth talked about the role of the news media in presidential elections. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302580-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302580-1 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Director of the Voice of America (VOA) David Ensor discussed changes in the U.S. government-funded national and international news and information network. This week's "The Communicators" is the first in a series about U.S. Government-sponsored broadcasts to other countries. These broadcasts are services of the Broadcasting Board of Governors. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301402-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301402-1 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Harvey Levin, creator of celebrity news site TMZ.com, discussed the future of news coverage. In his speech he predicted that television and the Web would merge in the next five years, and that broadcast and print media needed to reach out to younger audiences. He also talked about the importance of celebrity news. After his prepared his remarks, he answered written questions submitted by audience members. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302255-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302255-1 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT In a forum on communications law, the participants discussed the question, "The Pentagon Papers Case 35 Years Later: How Would the Court Decide Today?" They gave personal recollections of decisions involving the case, including reasons for delaying the publishing. The panelists compared the Vietnam War era situation to the National Security Agency (NSA) domestic surveillance program. Mr. Ellsberg also said that whistleblowers should not be afraid to reveal government secrets when that effort could save people's lives, regardless of the penalties. Mr. Freeman moderated the discussion. Mr. Ellsberg, a Defense Department analyst, leaked the Pentagon papers to the [New York Times] in 1971. Former [New York Times] Executive Editor Max Frankel was the Washington bureau chief at that time. David Rudenstine is the author of [The Day the Presses Stopped: A History of the Pentagon Papers Case], published by the University of California Press. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190706-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190706-1 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Journalists, politicians and celebrities gathered for the White House Correspondents' Association Annual Dinner. President Obama gave humorous remarks focusing on the potential 2012 Republican presidential candidates. His speech featured a fake trailer for "The President's Speech," a spoof sequel to the film "The King's Speech." He was followed by "Saturday Night Live"' head writer Seth Meyers. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299256-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299256-1 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT A panel of journalists discussed the future of news and commentary. Among the issues they addressed were the presentation of news, selection of news stories for television broadcast, and political biases in the news. They also responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298691-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298691-1 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines were open for comments on the question, "Should Juan Williams have been fired by NPR for comments he made on the 'O'Reilly Factor?"" http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296166-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296166-2 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines were open for viewer comments. C-SPAN Radio's Bobbi Jackson previewed topics for Sunday morning news shows at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294277-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294277-5 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Censer makes the case that the local Washington news media turned the "D.C. Sniper" case into a national issue by reporting in a way that increased the level of fear in people living in the capital area. He also argues that the proximity to September 11th helped feed heightened anxiety. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293090-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293090-1 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Matthew Helm talked about his video, [Breaking News: The End of Civility] which he made with Brendan Michalesen, one of the high school section third prize-winning videos. He is a 9th grader at Bloomington High School south in Bloomington, Indiana. C-SPAN's StudentCam is an annual national video documentary competition that encourages students to think seriously about issues that affect our communities and our nation. Students are asked to create a short (5-8 minute) video documentary on one of the country's greatest strengths or a challenge the country is facing. The local cable company was Comcast. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292838-12 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292838-12 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT The National Whistleblowers Legal Defense and Education Fund held a seminar for members of the press on how to spotlight whistleblowers in the media. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292819-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292819-1 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Former Internet directors for the Obama presidential campaign and the Bush administration talked about the use of the Internet and new media technologies by political campaigns and news organizations. Topics included the use of the Internet and Twitter in current events such as the earthquake in Haiti and the Massachusetts race for former Senator Ted Kennedy's seat. Afterward, they responded to questions from audience members. Bryce Cullinane moderated. Former CBS and NBC News anchor and correspondent Marvin Kalb talked about journalism ethics. Among the topics he addresses was allowing C-SPAN cameras into conference committees. Following his remarks he responded to audience members' questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291359-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291359-1 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Accuracy in Media, a self-described conservative media watchdog group, hosted its 40th annual conference. Representative Lamar Smith talked about what he perceives as media bias in coverage of the health care debate. He responded to questions from the audience following his remarks. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289609-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289609-3 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Marine Colonel Oliver North (Ret.) talked about his book [American Heroes: In the Fight Against Radical Islam] (B&H Books (May 1, 2009). In the book he tells the stories of the troops featured on his television show, "War Stories." Colonel North showed slides as he talked about the heroism of the men and women fighting America's war on terror and about his trips to cover the war in Iraq and Afghanistan. He also talked about media news coverage of those wars and compared it to World War II. He responded to questions from members of the audience. This talk was an NRA-NFM/VGCA Special Presentation Series event at the Virginia Gun Collectors Association's August meeting, held at the National Firearms Museum in the National Rifle Association headquarters. Oliver North is the host of Fox News Channel's "War Stories." His books include [The Assassins]; [Mission Compromised]; and [The Jericho Sanction]. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288592-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288592-1 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT The guests discussed covering breaking news with students participating in the Close Up Foundation's week-long government studies program. They talked about different measures and strategies for covering breaking news. The panelists talked about memorable reports of breaking news that they experienced. The panelists answered questions from high school students. Mike Walters, formerly a news anchor for WUSA-TV9, is the writer and producer of a documentary film, [Breaking News, Breaking Down], about the emotional toll that covering violent events takes on journalists. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/284454-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/284454-1 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Susan Swain, Gloria Story Dittus, and Gerald Seib co-chaired the the 26th National Press Foundation Annual ward Dinner. Three awards were given during this section. Nate Beeler won the Clifford K. and James T. Berryman Award for Editorial Cartooning. Several cartoons created by Mr. Beeler were shown. Austin Kiplinger was awarded the Chairman's Citation Award. Linda Johnson Rice won the W.M. Kiplinger Distinguished Contributions to Journalism Award. Leonard Downie, Jr was awarded the Benjamin C. Bradlee Editor of the Year Award. Former Taishoff honoree awarded Charles Gibson the Sol Taishoff Award for Excellence in Broadcast Journalism. A video compilation of Mr. Gibson's professional life was shown. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283941-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283941-2 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Tucker Carlson discussed the state of political media with students. Topics included the speed of news dissemination, privacy issues, and the emphasis on headlines over substance. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283729-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283729-1 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Michael Rosenblum talked about the intersection of newspapers and the television industry with video journalism and the Internet. Mr. Rosenblum believes that television is at a crossroads and that the dominance of the major television networks is dying. Through his company, Rosenblum Associates, he runs a boot camp where he teaches journalists to shoot, edit, write, and produce their own content with the use of small digital cameras and laptop editing. Mr. Rosenblum talked about his life and career. He has worked with the BBC, KGTV, KRON, the Discovery Channel, and other outlets to bring about his goal of "democratization" of television and he also designed Al Gore's Current TV. Mr. Rosenblum also discussed the video presentations of the presidential candidates. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/281407-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/281407-1 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Roy Gutman, author of [How We Missed the Story: Osama bin Laden, the Taliban, and the Hijacking of Afghanistan], talked about why the U.S. media and government failed to realize the threat posed by the Taliban in Afghanistan and the groups like Al Qaeda that it harbored. The guest interviewer was Moises Naim, editor of [Foreign Policy] magazine. Gutman, foreign editor for McClatchy newspapers, was awarded the Pulitzer Prize in 1993 for his coverage of the conflict in Bosnia-Herzegovina. He is the co-editor of [Crimes of War: What the Public Should Know], published by W.W. Norton and Company. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/203625-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/203625-1 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT A dedication ceremony was held for the new Newseum facility in Washington, D.C. The ceremony in the Walter and Leonore Annenberg Theater included a performance by the U.S. Marine Band and the U.S. Marine Color Guard. A video narrated by Peter Pritchard was shown about the new building. A humorous video message from Stephen Colbert was shown. Representative Lewis presented a clip from a Newseum video about the Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/204833-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/204833-1 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT In the second of a two-part interview, Roger Mudd talked about his memoir [The Place To Be: Washington, CBS, and the Glory Days of Television News], published by PublicAffairs. In his book former CBS correspondent Roger Mudd tells the story of years at CBS, from 1961 to 1980. Mr. Mudd talked about allegations that senior CBS executives told correspondents to "go easy" on President Nixon in presenting their analysis following his resignation and video clips were shown of the August 8, 1974, CBS newscast which also included Eric Sevareid and Dan Rather. He talked about his relationship with the Kennedys and clips were shown of his 1979 documentary about Senator Edward Kennedy titled "Teddy." A video clip was shown of his coverage of reaction on Capitol Hill to the resignation of Vice President Spiro Agnew on October 10, 1973. He also talked about his coverage of the 1964 Senate filibuster of the Voting Rights Act. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/204450-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/204450-2 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT The Newseum dedicated the Journalists Memorial inside its new museum that honors 1,843 journalists from around the world who died or were killed in the pursuit of news stories. Special recognition was given to the 158 journalists who died in 2006 and 2007 while on assignment. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/204718-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/204718-1 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT John Solomon became the executive editor of [The Washington Times] in January. He talked about the journalistic changes he wants to bring to the paper. Other topics included newspapers vs. 24-hour cable news, foreign news coverage, and the financial condition of newspapers. He responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/204543-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/204543-6 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Donald Ritchie talked about the history of the press corps as part of the National Press Club's centennial birthday celebration. Topics included reporting in Washington, the changes from the early days of radio to today's Internet, the history of the press galleries in the U.S. Capitol, and women's belated membership in the press club. He responded to questions submitted by members of the audience. Mr. Ritchie is the author of [Reporting From Washington: The History of the Washington Press Corps], published by Oxford University Press in 2006. The book covers the last 70 years of the U.S. press. His 1991 book, [Press Gallery: Congress and the Washington Correspondents], published by Harvard University Press, covered the first 130 years. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/204626-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/204626-1 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT In the first of a two-part interview, Roger Mudd talked about his memoir, [The Place to Be: Washington, CBS, and the Glory Days of Television News], published by PublicAffairs. Mr. Mudd told the story of his years at CBS from 1961 to 1980. He talked about Dan Rather being chosen as successor to Walter Cronkite in 1980 to anchor the CBS Evening News, a position that Mudd thought was going to be his. He quit CBS then and worked as a correspondent for NBC and narrated at the History Channel until he retired. He talked about his relations with Dan Rather then and now. He described the role of Eric Sevareid, who wrote and delivered a popular two-minute nightly analysis of the day's events, and a video clip was shown of a C-SPAN interview with Mr. Sevareid in 1989. Video clips were shown of Roger Mudd's 1971 documentary, "The Selling of the Pentagon," as he talked about the controversy that erupted over the way the documentary had been edited. He also told a never before published story about the 30 minutes prior to President Richard Nixon's televised resignation speech. He said the CBS makeup person, Lillian Brown, reminded the president of a funny reminiscence in an attempt to get him to stop crying. A video clip was shown of President Nixon preparing for the speech on August 8, 1974. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/204450-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/204450-1 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT The Radio and Television News Directors Foundation held its First Amendment Award dinner at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel to honor leaders in journalism and broadcasting. The introduction of each award recipient included a video presentation. John Roberts was the master of ceremonies. Tom Curley received the First Amendment Leadership Award; Paula Madison received the First Amendment Service Award; Richard Wiley received a special First Amendment Award for his career-long support of First Amendment rights for broadcasters and for his pivotal role in the development of high-definition television in this country; Bob Schieffer received the Leonard Zeidenberg First Amendment Award. There was a performance by country music band Honky Tonk Confidential, featuring Bob Schieffer. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/204040-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/204040-1 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Veteran Washington journalists told stories and reflected on the National Press Club's colorful history on the occasion of its 100th anniversary. The NPC was founded by 32 reporters who wanted a professional place to gather in Washington. Earlier the film, "The National Press Club at 100: A Century of Headlines," was shown to members. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/203340-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/203340-1 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT A portion of an evening newscast on KCCI-TV in Des Moines was shown about the presidential candidates campaigning in Iowa. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/203207-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/203207-2 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT The panel talked about the role of journalism in world and military affairs. They talked about strategies to become more effective in the journalist occupation. Advice included fair questioning practices, the importance of punctuality and appearance, and the maintenance of relationships. The panel answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/201475-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/201475-4 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) gave a press briefing about a hearing for the Cable Landing License Act. The briefing focused on the amount of local news that was broadcast into a market under the act. In the top 20 markets, the FCC would allow additional operations by broadcast stations if it is presumed to be in the public interest, including creating a newspaper service. The goal of the policy was to increase the amount of local news that would be available to consumers. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/203118-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/203118-1 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Des Moines Register editor and debate moderator Carolyn Washburn talked about the presidential campaigns in Iowa. She explained why the [Register] endorsed Senators Clinton and McCain and talked about the process used to make the endorsement decision. She talked about the [Register]'s history of endorsements. She answered questions from callers. Rebecca Steward talked about the history and unique capabilities of the C-SPAN bus. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/202416-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/202416-2 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Keith Richburg talked about international news coverage. He described his experiences as a foreign reporter in Haiti, the Philippines, Africa, and Afghanistan, saying he had to learn to cover conflicts such as in Somalia. He responded to students' questions about news coverage today via live satellite television, the Internet, and cell phone, and about changes in U.S. news consumption and the declining number of foreign correspondents everywhere except in Iraq. He is the author of, [Out of America: A Black Man Confronts Africa.] http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/202281-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/202281-1 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Participants in a day long conference on reporting on the military talked about the topic, ""Long Exposure -- Covering the War and Home Front." Mr. Prine listed and described journalists that he felt were doing an exceptional job of reporting on military bases in the U.S. Mr. Rubin showed a video of an investigative report he filmed about vulnerability to terrorist attacks. The participants responded to audience members' questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/201475-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/201475-1 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Reporters who covered the military, former military officers, and others talked about the relationship between the military and the media. Topics included General David Petraeus' recent Iraq assessment report, the president's role as commander in chief, the war in Iraq, the September 11 attacks, and blogging. After their discussion they responded to audience members' questions. Evan Wright also was a member of the panel. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/201125-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/201125-2 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Al Neuharth talked about the 25-year history of [USA Today] and the future of the newspaper industry. The newspaper is celebrating its 25th anniversary on September 15, 2007. Mr. Neuharth is also the former chairman and CEO of the Gannett Company, which publishes [USA Today]. The first issue of [USA Today] ran off a printer in Springfield, Virginia, on September 15, 1982, with an initial print run of more than 360,000 copies. Today it has a circulation of 2.3 million with a daily readership of 4.4 million and is published via satellite at 36 locations in the United States and four sites abroad. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/200700-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/200700-1 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT A panel of veteran journalists discussed the topic, "Reinventing the News Business: 1982 and Today." [USA Today] was launched as the first national newspaper on September 15, 1982. Mr. Paulson moderated. Opening remarks were delivered by Neil Kerwin and Larry Kirkman. This event was part of a celebration by [USA Today] of its 25th anniversary. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/200831-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/200831-1 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT The panelists talked about the future of the news industry. Statistics were presented about the public obtaining news from newspapers, television news programs, or the Internet. Other topics included "feature style" news, news markets, types of news stories, local and national news differences, demographics, financing news organizations, and corporate ownership. After their presentations the panelists responded to audience members' questions. The Radio-Television Journalism and Media Management and Economics Divisions sponsored this session of the annual convention. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/200360-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/200360-2 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Mark Shields delivered the keynote luncheon address at the 50th anniversary convention. He talked about presidential politics and the differences in the 2008 campaigns. He also talked about individual Republican and Democratic presidential candidates and about some of the history of presidential campaigns. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/199707-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/199707-2 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Dan Rather was interviewed on stage about the future of broadcast journalism in the age of high definition television. Topics included the challenges he faces in presenting the news on high definition television and his new experiences in cable television. He was interviewed by Chuck Ross. Mr. Rather responded to questions from members of the audience. Mr. Rather was a CBS news correspondent for over 40 years and anchored "CBS Evening News" from 1981-2005. This event was part of the Cable and Telecommunications Association for Marketing "Summit 07," sponsored by [TelevisionWeek], Voom HD Networks, and SES Americom. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/199974-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/199974-1 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Some of the contributors talked about their book, [Breaking News: How the Associated Press Has Covered War, Peace, and Everything Else.] Reporters for the Associated Press recalled their coverage of major world events in this book, including the civil rights movement and the Vietnam War. The largest news organization in the world, AP was founded in 1846. After their presentations the panelists responded to audience members' questions. The event was held at the National Press Club. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/199972-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/199972-1 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Paul Singer and Stephen Langel talked about media coverage of Congress with students from around the nation participating in Close Up Foundation's week-long government studies program. Topics included the change of power in Congress after the midterm elections, congressional procedures, journalism, partisanship, and the believability of the news. They responded to questions from the students in the audience. The event was held at MHz Studios in Falls Church, Virginia. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/198266-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/198266-1 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT At an annual dinner for members of the White House Correspondents' Association, journalists received awards and impressionist Rich Little performed. President Bush made brief remarks and White House Spokesman Tony Snow, who had recently undergone medical procedures related to his cancer, presented a video featuring a "top ten list" of David Letterman's favorite George W. Bush moments. President Bush's remarks included a brief tribute to victims of a campus shooting at Virginia Tech. Prior to the formal evening program guest arrivals and both live and videotaped coverage of opening events were shown. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/197644-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/197644-1 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Marvin Kitman talked about his book,[The Man Who Would Not Shut Up: The Rise of Bill O'Reilly], published by St. Martin's Press. In his biography of Bill O'Reilly, host of "The O'Reilly Factor" on the FOX News Channel, Mr. Kitman chronicled Mr. O'Reilly's Harvard education and his 25 years of newsroom experience prior to the start of his tenure at FOX News. He also discussed Mr. O'Reilly's personal politics and explained how Mr. O'Reilly's on-air style has contributed to his success in journalism. After his presentation the author responded to audience members' questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/197131-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/197131-1 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT