The most recent programs for the Political Coverage Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=424 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, 04 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Sun, 26 May 2013 02:36:01 GMT Students from the Washington Center, George Mason University in Arlington, Virginia, and Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana, participated by broadband feed in a distance learning class. Ann Compton, White House correspondent for ABC News, talked about the relationship president and the press, covering key presidential moments from President Ford to President Obama. Several video clips were shown. This course was a joint educational partnership between C-SPAN, the Washington Center, George Mason University, and Purdue University. The semester focused on "The Presidency, Congress, and Media," examining all facets of politics in the TV and digital age, taking a look at the issues and events shaping the agenda for the next Congress and next round of elections, as well as the historical process of public policy making. Additionally, the class analyzes the changing role of media, especially social media, in shaping public opinion. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311317-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311317-1 Mon, 04 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Former Representative John Anderson (R-IL), an Independent presidential candidate in the 1980 election, talked about presidential politics. Video clips were shown, including political commercials and media coverage of the campaigns. College students in remote classrooms participated in the questioning. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309163-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309163-1 Mon, 04 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Members of the Arab media remarked on how they view the U.S. while reporting for Middle Eastern networks. They also talked about the changing news environment, including the influence of social media. Then John Duke Anthony delivered a closing summary of the conference. The 21st Annual Arab-U.S. Policymakers Conference was held by the National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations in the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309080-7 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309080-7 Mon, 04 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Julianna Goldman talked about reporting on President Obama from the beginning of his candidacy in 2007 until the present, including her preparation for presidential news conferences and her experiences traveling with the White House press corps. She said her approach is to simply obtain information and not ask "gotcha" questions, and that her job gives viewers and readers a unique view into the presidency that others don't have. She recounted her decision to pursue journalism, citing Diane Sawyer, Charlie Rose, and Al Hunt as influences. Ms. Goldman was born in Maryland and graduated magna cum laude with a degree in political science from Barnard College in New York City. She joined Bloomberg in 2003 and served in a variety of roles, including associate producer for Bloomberg Television's Washington-based programming. She was assigned to cover candidate Senator Barack Obama (D-IL) in 2007 and became Bloomberg's White House correspondent in 2009. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307473-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307473-1 Mon, 04 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Maria Armoudian, author of [Kill the Messenger], talked about the positive and negative role that the media plays in global events. Examples she gave of how crises were fomented by the media included genocidal situations. She responded to questions from members of the audience. This event was held by the Armenian National Committee America- Burbank and Sardarabad Bookstore at the Armenian Cultural Foundation Burbank Youth Center. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307385-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307385-1 Mon, 04 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Judy Woodruff and Gwen Ifill discussed PBS's plans for covering the 2012 presidential campaign. Both women also talked about their memories of covering past presidential campaigns. Following their remarks they answered written questions from audience members. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307217-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307217-1 Mon, 04 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Michael Dimock talked about a recent Pew Research Center study that found Americans' opinions of what binds and divides the country's citizenry is changing. The overall change in the 25 years that Pew has been conducting this study demonstrated substantial changes in rates of partisan divide. Mr. Dimock talked about the reasons for these changes. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306516-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306516-4 Mon, 04 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Panelists talked about the treatment of race by the news media and combating stereotypes. They also responded to questions from members of the audience. Juan Williams moderated. Charlie Firestone then made closing remarks for the day-long symposium. "News Media" was the fifth panel of the Symposium on the State of Race in America held at the Newseum by the Aspen Institute Communications and Society Program in association with Comcast Corporation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305353-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305353-6 Mon, 04 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT David Brock and Ari Rabin-Havt examined the career of Roger Ailes, president of Fox News. The authors contend that Mr. Ailes, a former media consultant for Richard Nixon, Ronald Reagan, and George W. Bush, brought a conservative political agenda to Fox News when he was hired in 1996. The authors argue that Mr. Ailes turned the network into an extension of the Republican Party. They responded to questions from members of the audience at Politics & Prose Bookstore in Washington, D.C. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304611-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304611-1 Mon, 04 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT A panel discussion on President Richard Nixon focused on politics. Topics included the president's weak partnership with Vice President Spiro Agnew, his relationship with the press, and the dynamics of the 1960 presidential election. Scott Spitzer moderated. After all the panelists made their presentations, they responded to questions from members of the audience. "Politics" was a panel of the symposium, "Understanding Richard Nixon and His Era." The first scholarly conference held by the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum, it was co-sponsored by the University of Virginia's Miller Center of Public Affairs. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303693-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303693-2 Mon, 04 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Charles Bierbauer and Linda Feldmann talked about Newt Gingrich's victory in the South Carolina primary. Topics included the media and its role in the primary contests the political demographics of Floridian voters, Mitt Romney's wealth and tax records, and Newt Gingrich's multiple marriages. Guests responded to telephones calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303828-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303828-3 Mon, 04 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT California journalist and Ronald Reagan biographer Lou Cannon worked for the [Washington Post] from 1972 to 1998, covering many political campaigns and figures, including President Nixon. Mr. Cannon reflected on the war in Vietnam, the [Washington Post]'s coverage of Watergate, President Nixon's resignation and what Ronald Reagan thought of Richard Nixon. This oral history interview was conducted by Timothy Naftali and Greg Cumming on February 21, 2008, in Yorba Linda, California, for the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303073-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303073-2 Mon, 04 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Juan Williams talked about his book [Muzzled: The Assault on Honest Debate] with Glenn Frankel. He was interviewed by Glenn Frnkel and responded to questions from members of the audience. This was a presentation of the Texas Book Festival held in the C-SPAN/Book TV Tent. The program begins in progress, and has technical difficulties about 33 minutes into the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302139-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302139-2 Mon, 04 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Juan Williams greeted guests and signed copies of his book [Muzzled: The Assault on Honest Debate] at a book launch party. Several of his colleagues at Fox made formal remarks to which Mr. Williams responded. The party was held at the the L2 Lounge in Washington, D.C., by Fox News anchor Bret Baier and his wife, Amy Baier, with co-hosts Ed Rogers, Shannon and Sheldon Bream, and Hugo Gurdon. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301015-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301015-1 Mon, 04 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT A panel discussion was held on President Kennedy's relationship with the press. The event was held in the State Department auditorium where President Kennedy held the first regularly scheduled televised press conferences. Video clips were shown. The panelists also responded to questions from members of the audience. Former Clinton administration press secretary Mike McCurry moderated. The program opened with a historical overview of White House and press relations from Professor Kumar. This National Heritage Lecture marked the 50th anniversary of the inauguration of President John F. Kennedy and of the establishment of the White House Historical Association. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299957-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299957-1 Mon, 04 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Blogger Andrew Breitbart talked about his book [Righteous Indignation: Excuse Me While I Save the World!] (Grand Central Publishing, 2011). He discussed his transformation from default liberal to a self-described conservative cultural warrior in perpetual battle with members of the mainstream media. He discussed the liberal bias he says pervades U.S. news outlets with talk radio and television host Armstrong Williams. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299165-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299165-1 Mon, 04 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines were open for comments on the question, "Should there be a fairness doctrine?" The question refers to political speech on the airwaves. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297513-101 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297513-101 Mon, 04 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT On the 150th anniversary of the election of the 16th president, historian Harold Holzer spoke about President-Elect Abraham Lincoln's strategic silence during what was known as "The Secession Winter." From Election Day until Inauguration Day in March 1861, he declined to speak publicly. Lincoln called his silence "masterful inactivity." Mr. Holzer is the author of [Lincoln President-Elect: Abraham Lincoln and the Great Secession Winter 1860-1861] (Simon & Schuster, 2008). He also talked about the [New York Times] coverage of the Civil War prior to and during the war. He is the co-editor of [The New York Times: The Complete Civil War 1861-1865] (Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers, 2010). He also responded to questions from members of the audience. "[The New York Times] and the Silent President-Elect" was the Tuesday evening opening keynote address of the 15th annual Lincoln Forum, "The Coming of the Civil War: Enter Lincoln, Exit the South," held at the Wyndham Hotel in Gettysburg. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296702-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296702-1 Mon, 04 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Professor Allida Black talked about the operations of the Eleanor Roosevelt Papers Project at George Washington University and displayed some of the holdings. She also talked about how the longest serving first lady participated in politics, focusing on her use of newspaper columns, radio, speaking tours, books, and television to communicate her ideas. Many still and motion pictures were shown as well as video and audio clips. Audio clips heard included segment of her radio program, including her regularly scheduled radio program from December 7, 1941. Video clips shown included Mrs. Roosevelt interviewing President Kennedy in 1961 for her "Prospects of Mankind" educational television program; a 1940 video appeal for the Red Cross; Universal newsreels from 1933 and during the war; President Roosevelt's funeral; addressing the United Nations in 1952; a 1948 television speech for Human Rights Day; and being interviewed on the "Longines Chronoscope" television program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296295-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296295-1 Mon, 04 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Dana Milbank, syndicated columnist with the Washington Post, presents his criticisms of Fox News host, Glenn Beck. Mr. Milbank argues that Mr. Beck is not an ideologue but rather a showman whose political arguments are akin to entertainment. The author examines Glenn Beck's political theories, his viewership, and his effect on today's political debates. Dana Milbank discussed his book at the Newseum's Knight TV Studio in Washington, D.C. He was interviewed by John Maynard for the Newseum's "Inside Media" lecture series. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296480-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296480-1 Mon, 04 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Alison Dagnes questions whether the American media system, driven largely by financial goals and a need to entertain consumers, is good for our democracy. She spoke at Barnes and Noble Booksellers in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296070-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296070-1 Mon, 04 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Steven Casey talked about his book [Selling the Korean War: Propaganda, Politics, and Public Opinion in the United States, 1950-1953] (Oxford University Press, 2008). In his book about how the Truman and Eisenhower administrations shaped public discourse about the Korean War, influenced media, and gained political and public support, he explains the challenges both presidents faced in selling a "limited war" to a population unlikely to accept less than total victory as well as their respective strategies for dealing with the broader Cold War. Mr. Casey was presented with the 2010 Harry S. Truman Book Award, which is awarded every two years by the Harry S. Truman Library Institute for National and International Affairs to the author whose book best addresses the life or public career of Harry S. Truman. This event was co-sponsored by the Kansas City Public Library, where it was held at the Plaza Branch. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294506-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294506-1 Mon, 04 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Evan and Michael Gregory, two of the four people who make up the group "The Gregory Brothers," talked about their political parodies. They create music videos using politicians, newscasters, and other people in the news. Then, using a pitch correction technique commonly called Auto-Tune, they write original music to make it appear as if their subjects are singing. They also edit themselves into the music videos. When not making "Auto-Tune the News," "The Gregory Brothers" are a professional band singing folk, soul, and pop music. The program features a number of their videos which are all available on youtube.com. At the end of the program, they were joined by the two other members of the group, Andrew Gregory, and Sarah Gregory, who is married to Evan. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292663-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292663-1 Mon, 04 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Matthew Continetti talked about the media reaction to Sarah Palin and his book, [The Persecution of Sarah Palin: How the Elite Media Tried to Bring Down a Rising Star] (Sentinel; November 12, 2009). In his book he contends that Sarah Palin was excessively attacked by the media. He argues that her personal life was unfairly targeted and that her words were 'spun' to distort her message. Video clips of 2008 presidential campaign events were shown in the background. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290031-9 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290031-9 Mon, 04 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT A book launch party was held at the home of the Lebanese ambassador for Helen Thomas and Craig Crawford, co-authors of [Listen Up, Mr. President: Everything You Always Wanted Your President to Know and Do] (Scribner; October 6, 2009). The most veteran of White House reporters and a long-time [Congressional Quarterly] columnist wrote about what they think it takes to be a good president. After welcoming remarks from the ambassador, Andrea Mitchell introduced the co-authors. They were also seen talking to guests as they signed books. Helen Thomas has covered nine administrations. A former bureau chief at United Press International, and currently a columnist for Hearst Newspapers, she is the author of [Dateline: White House] and [Front Row at the White House]. Craig Crawford is a columnist for [Congressional Quarterly] and a commentator for MSNBC and other news outlets. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289835-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289835-1 Mon, 04 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Michael Jason Overstreet talked about his book [71 Days: The Media Assault on Obama] (BookSurge Publishing; February 23, 2009). He chronicled the media coverage of presidential candidate Barack Obama from the Democratic convention until the election. He emphasized what he termed sloppy journalism that was misleading. He also talked about what led him to write the book and about the process of self-publishing the book. He was interviewed at the [Los Angeles Times] Festival of Books on the campus of the University of California, Los Angeles. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288720-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288720-1 Mon, 04 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Columnist and author Robert Novak was interviewed in his home on Pennsylvania Avenue across the street from the National Archives. He talked about his newly published memoir, [The Prince of Darkness: 50 Years Reporting in Washington], his life and background, his writing habits, and books that have been influential in his life. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/199400-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/199400-1 Mon, 04 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Bill Adair talked about PolitiFact's efforts to fact-check Congress, the Obama Administration, politics, and as the media. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288224-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288224-6 Mon, 04 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Bob Schieffer talked about the role of the media in covering political issues, the possibility of an objective media, the presidency, and memorable moments of his career in covering political issues. He answered questions from students in the audience. Students from around the nation participated in the Close Up Foundation's week-long government studies program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/286835-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/286835-1 Mon, 04 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT A panel discussion was held about the relationship between the press and the presidency and the role of the media in the presidential election. Topics included the role of the media in politics, how the media covered the 2008 presidential election, and the then-President-elect Obama administration. "Politics and Pundits: The Promises of the New Presidency and the Press" was an American Forum held on WAMU radio. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282340-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282340-1 Mon, 04 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT A video of pre-convention media preparations for the Republican National Convention (RNC) was shown. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/280827-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/280827-1 Mon, 04 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Video clips of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) from the following international television networks: Al Jazeera English; Russia Today; CBC, Canada; BBC; South African Broadcasting Corporation; CCTV, China; Press TV, Iran; France 24; NHK World, Japan. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/280741-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/280741-1 Mon, 04 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Sharon Percy Rockefeller spoke about the role of public media in the democratic process. Among the topics she addressed were public television and radio coverage of the 2008 election campaigns, WETA's long-standing commitment to public affairs programming, and the future of PBS. She also answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/205840-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/205840-1 Mon, 04 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT The panelists talked about the role of the news media at the national party conventions. Topics included the decreasing media coverage of conventions, the role of cable news television, and the history of convention news coverage. After their presentations the panelists responded to audience members' questions. "The Changing Role of Media at Conventions" was the second panel of a conference on the 2008 National Party Conventions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/204677-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/204677-2 Mon, 04 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Washington correspondents discussed President Bush's budget, which was to be released the next Monday. Topics included the importance of the president's proposals which would then be changed by Congress, efforts to cut spending, the possibility of vetoing excessive earmarks, and the schedule of the government. They also talked about covering President Bush, his legacy, and the president's trip to Africa the next week on which they were going. The reporters had come to interview Office of Management and Budget Director Jim Nussle, who canceled his appearance. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/203679-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/203679-1 Mon, 04 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Professor Cornel West talked about American society, race, politics and class. He discussed Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton's primary race. He was interviewed by Frank Rich and responded to audience members' questions. This event of the New York Times Arts and Leisure Week (formerly Weekend) was held at The Times Center. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/203593-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/203593-2 Mon, 04 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT A simulcast of a radio talk show being broadcast was shown. Joe Mathiue was the host of the "1600" program on the XM Satellite Radio P.O.T.U.S. '08 Channel 130. Topics included the Iowa caucuses to be held in the next week and the rest of the 2008 presidential primaries. Strategists and special interest representatives talked about the candidates. P.O.T.U.S. '08 is a "free-to-air" channel offered as a public service by XM Satellite Radio in cooperation with C-SPAN and other partners. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/203123-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/203123-1 Mon, 04 Mar 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, 04 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT A panel of journalists talked about the upcoming election year and the changes in campaign coverage. They discussed the presidential candidates and topics such as the value of celebrity endorsements, the effects of changes in technology, and the long time lag expected between the important primaries and the conventions. John King moderated. The panelists responded to questions from members of the audience. This event, "The Long(er) and Winding Road to the White House - Covering the Race for the 2008 Presidential Election," was held in the main ballroom of the National Press Club. It was sponsored by The Associated Press, the Radio-Television News Directors Association (RTNDA), The Newseum, and the Eric Friedheim National Journalism Library at the National Press Club. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/202639-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/202639-1 Mon, 04 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Marvin Kalb talked to White House correspondents about how the press covers the White House. They responded to questions from members of the audience. The forum "Thank You, Mr. President" explored five decades of White House coverage as part of Kalb Report Series on Democracy and the Press, funded by a grant from the Ethics and Excellence in Journalism Foundation. This was the second installment of a four-part series focusing on "craft" and "impact" in critical areas of journalism. The Kalb Report, jointly produced by George Washington University, Harvard University's Shorenstein Center, and the National Press Club, took place in the National Press Club's Main Ballroom before an audience of college students and National Press Club members. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/202486-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/202486-1 Mon, 04 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines were opened for comments on the question, "Is campaign 2008 coverage slanted?" http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/201229-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/201229-1 Mon, 04 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Former White House press secretaries for Gerald Ford and Bill Clinton talked about what the job was like and speculated on whether it would be harder in today's digital age of 24/7 news coverage and multi-task journalists. Proposals for improvements in news reporting included not holding the press briefings as live events and returning to decentralized coverage of federal agencies. Professor Kumar spent nearly 12 years in the White House during the Clinton and George W. Bush presidencies, watching presidential communication and how the press and the presidents interact. Mara Liasson, a former White House correspondent, moderated. Martha Joynt Kumar is the author of [Managing the President's Message: The White House Communications Operation], published by Johns Hopkins University Press. "White House Press Secretaries: The Real Story" was a session of the annual Society of Professional Journalists national convention. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/201380-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/201380-2 Mon, 04 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Representative Mike Pence was interviewed about his efforts to keep the Fairness Doctrine from being reinstituted. "The Communicators" is C-SPAN's weekly series that examines the people and events that shape telecommunications policy. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/200288-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/200288-1 Mon, 04 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Former Chairman Patrick explained the policy decision that preceded the abolition of the Fairness Doctrine, the reaction to it, and his thoughts on how media markets have fared in the wake of deregulation. After his presentation he responded to audience members' questions. On August 4, 1987, Federal Communications Commission Chairman Dennis Patrick led the Commission to abolish the Fairness Doctrine governing radio and television broadcasters and establishing rules for airing editorial opinion on broadcast outlets. While the doctrine had been condemned by a variety of legal scholars as violating the First Amendment, it was staunchly supported by a political coalition of liberals and conservatives, and the policy to end it was controversial. The end of the fairness doctrine triggered a [laissez faire] approach to media content that carried over to cable TV networks, satellite systems, and the Internet. The ultimate impact of the policy is still debated. This event was held in the National Press Club First Amendment Room. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/200008-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/200008-1 Mon, 04 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Robert Novak talked about his memoir, [The Prince of Darkness: 50 Years Reporting In Washington], published by Crown Forum. Topics included his experiences with fellow columnist Rowland Evans, whether to name his sources over the years, the Valerie Plame case, Israel, neoconservatives, and his writing and television work. In 1963 Robert Novak teamed up with Rowland Evans, Jr. to write the political column "Inside Report." Since 1966, the [Chicago Sun-Times] has been the home newspaper to the column. In 1993 Evans retired from the column and later died in 2001. Mr. Novak continues to write the column which is carried by over 300 newspapers, websites and other publications through Creators Syndicate. He also publishes a newsletter and is a television commentator. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/199450-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/199450-1 Mon, 04 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Watergate journalists Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein participated in a panel discussion called "Watergate and the Media: Did the System Work?" which was moderated by David Oshinsky. Bernstein and Woodward wrote about the Watergate scandal for the [Washington Post] from 1972-1974. Their investigative reporting was credited with forcing President Nixon's resignation. Scholars examined the ways in which Watergate changed the press. After their presentations the participants responded to audience members' questions. The Harry Ransom Center presented "The Legacy of Watergate: Why It Still Matters" in McCullough Theatre. Co-sponsors were the [Austin American-Statesman] and statesman.com. This forum held on the 35th anniversary of the Watergate break-in celebrated the opening of the Woodward-Bernstein Watergate Archive. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/197307-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/197307-2 Mon, 04 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT The guests talked about the role of web logs (blogs) in the 2008 presidential campaign. Robert Bluey has a conservative blog at Robertbluey.com and David Waldman is known as "Kagro X" at the liberal blog, DailyKos. They talked about the presidential campaign and responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/198324-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/198324-2 Mon, 04 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Carl Cannon talked about the line between the personal and public lives of politicians. Topics included turning points in history, the role of You Tube, and whether it's possible to sort out extraneous personal information from appropriate campaign coverage. Mr. Cannon wrote the cover story on the subject in the week's issue of [National Journal]. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/197731-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/197731-6 Mon, 04 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Students from the University of Denver and Pace University in New York City participated by broadband feed in a distance learning class. Norman Ornstein and Thomas Mann spoke to the class and responded to questions. They are the authors of [The Broken Branch: How Congress Is Failing America and How to Get It Back on Track], published by Oxford University Press. This course was a partnership between C-SPAN, The Cable Center and the University of Denver. The copyright for this program is held by The Cable Center. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/198264-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/198264-1 Mon, 04 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Scott Keeter talked about Pew's new survey on public knowledge of current affairs. The survey, [What Americans Know: 1989-2007], also looked at how the sources of news influence a person's knowledge, as well as how knowledge has shifted over time. Mr. Keeter responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/197121-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/197121-2 Mon, 04 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT