The most recent programs for the Violence in media Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=426 en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Wed, 06 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Mon, 20 May 2013 16:09:14 GMT Tim Gray talked about [Variety ]Magazine's special report on violence and entertainment. This particular issue contained no advertising. Topics included some of the findings of the report and its contributors, the history of violence in cinema, and [Variety]'s readership. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. This program was part of a "Washington Journal" series highlighting recent magazine articles. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311290-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311290-5 Wed, 06 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Cheryl Olson talked about the Obama administration proposal that Congress fund a study on the effects of violent video games, as well as her research that questions the connection between watching and playing these types of games and violent acts. Topics included the need for more research, high-risk children, and links between violent video games and bullying, fighting, and other aggressive behavior. Ms. Olson argued that little connection exists between video games and violence, and that children can distinguish between real and fake violence. She also argued that children who regularly witness real violence are more likely to be desensitized to violent acts. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310495-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310495-4 Wed, 06 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Vice President Biden spoke to reporters before a meeting with video game industry representatives. He talked about the meetings with various interest groups he had been holding throughout the week as part of the White House gun violence task force. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310328-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310328-2 Wed, 06 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Amitabh Pal talked about the history of nonviolence in Muslim societies around the world and argued that while violent acts by Muslims get covered widely in the media, nonviolent movements exist everywhere and deserve just as much recognition. He also talked about the Prophet Muhammad and the history of Islam. He showed slides during his presentation and responded to questions from members of the audience at Rainbow Bookstore Cooperative in Madison, Wisconsin. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300977-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300977-1 Wed, 06 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Justices heard oral arguments in the case [Schwarzenegger v. Entertainment Merchants], which focused on the state's ability to restrict the sale of violent video games and manufacturers free speech rights. Audio of the arguments played while still photographs of the participants were shown. Justice Thomas did not question the attorneys. The name of the case was changed to [Brown v. Entertainment Merchants Association] in January 2011, when Jerry Brown replaced Arnold Schwarzenegger as the governor of California. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296438-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296438-1 Wed, 06 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT One of the second prize-winning videos for the middle school section, [Violent Video Games], was produced by Brendan Michaelsen and Carl Sonnefeld, 8th-grade students at Lora Batchelor Middle School in Bloomington, Indiana. C-SPAN Classroom's StudentCam video documentary contest was a national competition in which middle and high school students produced a documentary exploring a current political topic using some C-SPAN footage and covering multiple viewpoints. The local cable company was Comcast. Video airs Thursday, April 17. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/203330-11 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/203330-11 Wed, 06 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Participants spoke to reporters about their annual list of violent videogames and games with inappropriate content for children. Following their remarks they answered questions from the reporters. Several examples of the violence depicted in the games were shown. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/202742-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/202742-1 Wed, 06 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified about the impact of violent television programming on children, including issues raised by the recently released Federal Communications Commission (FCC) report, [Violent Television Programming and Its Impact on Children]. Among the topics they addresses were the amount and forms of violence depicted on television programming, the impact of violent content on child development, and recommendations on potential solutions and prevention alternatives. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/199424-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/199424-1 Wed, 06 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified at a committee hearing titled "Images Kids See on the Screen." Among the issues they addressed were concerns that parents have about the amount of sex and violence in the media, marketing campaign directed at children, the type of products marketed to youth and consumer patterns induces by the campaigns, and the potential impact that various programming and advertising content had on young people's behavior. They also said that although most parents were concerned about television, an increasing number were concerned about the Internet. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/199381-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/199381-1 Wed, 06 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Panelists spoke about an April 25, 2007 Federal Communications Commission report on "Violent Television Programming and Its Impact on Children," which recommended that government assume a greater role in regulating violent video content in the home. They focused on the complexities of defining and regulating the violence shown on television, the necessity of regulation, tools available for parental control, defining excessive violence, and the constitutional implications of content regulation. Adam Thierer moderated. Following their remarks they answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/198195-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/198195-1 Wed, 06 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT In two separate 15-minute interviews the guests talked about the forthcoming Federal Communications Commission report on violence in the media. "The Communicators" is C-SPAN's weekly series that examines the people and events that shape telecommunications policy. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/197362-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/197362-1 Wed, 06 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Panelists talked about children's use of the Internet, adult content and violence available through file sharing and gaming sites, as well as the threat of Internet predators. The panel was moderated by Professor Cole. After their presentations the panelists responded to audience members' questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/196597-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/196597-5 Wed, 06 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Walter Isaacson moderated a panel discussion of a media code of ethics for children's art and creativity programming. Topics included profit and markets, violence, artistic honesty, international ethical differences, and voluntary codes. The panelists responded to audience members' questions. The panel "Media, Kids, and Ethics" was part of The Kids and Media Conference "Beyond Primetime," sponsored by The Aspen Institute and Common Sense Media, was held in the Time Warner Center. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/196597-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/196597-4 Wed, 06 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Professor Geoffrey Cowan moderated a panel discussion about regulating media for children. A video was shown illustrating the violence and sexual content of the media. A video clip also was shown from a child-friendly PBS Sesame Street program. They talked about the effect on children of growing up in an environment saturated by media. Among television, the Internet, iPods, movie screens, cell phones, and video games, often engaging with one or more simultaneously, American children average more than 45 hours per week with media, more than they spend in direct contact with their parents or in school. Topics included federal regulation, education about media use, child-friendly programming, self-imposed broadcaster codes of conduct, and lack of exercise and childhood obesity. The panelists responded to audience members' questions. This program contains scenes some viewers may find objectionable. The panel "Should Media be Regulated When it Comes to Kids?" was part of The Kids and Media Conference, "Beyond Primetime," and was held in the Time Warner Center. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/196597-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/196597-2 Wed, 06 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT A conference was held on the effect on children of growing up in an environment saturated by media. Among televisions, the Internet, iPods, movie screens, cell phones, and video games, often engaging with one or more simultaneously, American children spend far more time with media (more than 45 hours per week) than they spend in direct contact with their parents or in school. Participants talked about programming designed for children, media saturation and child development, and designing broadcast content for children. After their presentations the panelists responded to audience members' questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/196597-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/196597-1 Wed, 06 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT The Parents Television Council released the results of a study on the violent content of prime time television. Some video footage of violent programming, as well as videotaped remarks by Joseph Zanga were shown before answering questions from reporters in the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/196116-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/196116-1 Wed, 06 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Douglas Lowenstein was interviewed about ratings systems of the video game industry, recent Congressional hearings on violence, and intellectual property protection. The Communicators is C-SPAN's weekly series that examines the people and events that shape telecommunications policy. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/193338-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/193338-1 Wed, 06 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Bush made brief remarks about brad cast decency standards and presenting family-friendly material on television and radio broadcasts before signing the Broadcast Decency Act. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/193014-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/193014-1 Wed, 06 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT This hearing contains video game scenes depicting violent behavior. Witnesses testified about the pros and cons of violent video games. Topics included child development and brain research, rating systems, racial stereotypes, increasingly powerful technology, sexually explicit content, and marketing. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/192984-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/192984-1 Wed, 06 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT The Association of American Law Schools Section on Mass Communication Law hosted a panel discussion on "Sex, Thugs and Lock 'n' Load: Minors and the Regulation of Expression." Scholars discussed indecency, censorship, and violence in the media and electronic games. They presented a video showing violence in the video game "Grand Theft Auto" and used charts and graphs. The panelists correlated the influence of violence on everyday life for children with the risk of lung cancer from secondhand smoke. They said that child protection censorship depends on allowing the censorship and maintaining tolerable limits. Following their discussion, the panelists responded to questions and comments from members of the audience. Professor Peltz moderated the panel. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190590-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190590-1 Wed, 06 Mar 2013 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 Wed, 06 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT In an annual news conference at the beginning of the holiday shopping season, participants talked to reporters about their rating of videogames and several video games with violent or sexual content. They also showed brief examples of several of the games and showed a public service announcement that had been created about video game content. Following their presentation they answered questions from reporters. Program contains content that may be objectionable to some viewers. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190095-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190095-1 Wed, 06 Mar 2013 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 Wed, 06 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT The speakers talked about video games, including explicit content in video games, the popularity of such video games, and the impact of these video games on individuals. Following their prepared remarks, they responded to questions from reporters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/174307-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/174307-1 Wed, 06 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Bozell and Congressional leaders spoke to reporters about the council's latest report on primetime television programming. Among the topics they addressed were the quality of programming during the "family hour," the levels of objectionable content, and network reaction to criticism over language, sexual content, and violence. Following their remarks they answered questions from reporters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/165458-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/165458-1 Wed, 06 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified about industry efforts to reduce children's exposure to violence. Topics included warning labels and rating systems, violence in advertising, and methods of self-regulation. A September 2000 study by the Federal Trade Commission found that entertainment companies were intentionally marketing adult-rated products to children. The FTC consequently called on the motion picture, music and electronic games industries to adopt voluntary uniform practices that expressly prohibit the marketing of adult products to children, and to enforce such policies with sanctions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/165268-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/165268-1 Wed, 06 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Ms. Katch discussed her book [Under Deadman's Skin: Discovering the Meaning of Children's Violent Play], published by Beacon Press. She explained her research in understanding violence in the fantasy play of children. After her remarks she answered questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/162910-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/162910-1 Wed, 06 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT The participants issued the fifth annual report on video game violence, saying researchers now indicated there was a direct correlation between video game violence and violent tendencies in children. As part of the news conference several examples of violent video games were shown. After their remarks they answered questions from reporters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/162154-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/162154-1 Wed, 06 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Mrs. Cheney talked about the Bush - Cheney presidential campaign and also government regulation of the marketing of violent material to children. Last week, she testified before the Senate Commerce committee about the influence of popular culture on children and others. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/159487-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/159487-2 Wed, 06 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Studio executives testified about a recent Federal Trade Commission report on marketing violent entertainment to children. The report criticized the entertainment industry for marketing violent and mature video games, movies and music to children. Several senators tried to extract promises from the executives not to market R-rated material to minors through focus groups and prime time television advertising. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/159463-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/159463-1 Wed, 06 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Government officials and industry experts testified about the recent Federal Trade Commission report on marketing violent entertainment to children. The report criticized the entertainment industry for marketing violent and mature video games, movies and music to children. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/159189-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/159189-1 Wed, 06 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Ms. Bernstein talked about the Federal Trade Commission report on violent entertainment in movies, television, video games, its impact on children. She responded to audience telephone calls, faxes and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/159185-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/159185-6 Wed, 06 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Chairman Pitofsky spoke to reporters about a study which found that media companies had deliberately marketed violent movies and video games to children as young as 12. He urged the entertainment industry to aggressively regulate itself, but did not rule out future legislation which would restrain the industry from advertising violent material to minors. Following his comments he answered questions from the reporters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/159159-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/159159-1 Wed, 06 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Panelists talked about the influence of hip-hop music on literature as well as the spoken and written word. Among the topics they addressed were the amount of profanity and violence in the music, the extent to which the market has driven the spread of the art form, and changes in American culture as a result of the genre. Following their discussion they answered questions from the audience. Stanley Crouch wrote, [Don't the Moon Look Lonesome?]. Farai Chideya wrote, [The Color of Our Future.] Nelson George wrote, [Hip Hop America.] Mark Neal wrote, [What the Music Said.] http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/158366-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/158366-1 Wed, 06 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Allen spoke about the balance between freedom and civil order. He said that some censorship was required to maintain a balance between the two and provided examples of everyday censorship, such as a media network edition shows and scripts for language and content. Following his remarks he answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/156337-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/156337-1 Wed, 06 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Participants talked to reporters about new video game technologies which allow games to provide more realistic images, violence depicted in video games, and about the need to understand and enforce the video game ratings system. They also talked about how violent video games were being marketed to children. During their remarks they showed video clips of some video games and answered questions from the reporters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/153849-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/153849-1 Wed, 06 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Colonel Grossman and other talked to reporters about the harmful effects of the entertainment industry on children. They focused on the easy access to pornography and violence on the internet and television, and how children are desensitized towards these issues. They also urged the entertainment industry and government to protect children from violence and enforce their rating system. After their prepared remarks they answered questions from reporters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/152914-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/152914-1 Wed, 06 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Participants talked about the impact of film violence on society. Topics addressed by the forum included the effectiveness of the ratings system, the balance between box office demand and social responsibility, and the first amendment. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/125925-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/125925-1 Wed, 06 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Participants talked about various ways children are exposed to violence and the problem of youth violence. Among the issues addressed were the ways in which children are exposed to violence, mental health issues associated with exposure, potential solutions to the problem, and the role of the media. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/125568-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/125568-1 Wed, 06 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Participants talked about crime, the court system, and social and cultural problems that contribute to the rise in violence among adults. They discussed the role of journalism in making these issues accessible to the public. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/124802-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/124802-1 Wed, 06 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Clinton announced that the administration would conduct an investigation into the entertainment industry's advertising practices. He said that the Justice Department and the Federal Trade Commission would try to determine if the industry markets violent material designed for adults to children. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/124031-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/124031-1 Wed, 06 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Senators and council members released a report on the performance of the TV ratings system enacted in 1987. They said that the system has serious flaws and that some networks have used the ratings system to actually increase the sexual and violent content on their shows, and showed a video compilation of shows to prove their point. The council challenged the television industry to "clean up its act" by complying with the "spirit" of the system. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/123836-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/123836-1 Wed, 06 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Following school shootings in Colorado, members of Congress called on the president to hold a summit with media executives to discuss the problem of violence in the media. They also announced that they would introduce legislation asking the surgeon general to conduct a study of media violence and how it affects children. After their remarks they answered questions from reporters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/122879-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/122879-1 Wed, 06 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Ms. Heins and Mr. Knight talked about television violence and issus of child protection and censorship. According to a recent study, the number of programs containing violence on television is increasing and effects children in many negative ways. Following their discussion, Ms. Heins and Mr. Knight answered questions from students in the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/104857-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/104857-1 Wed, 06 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Researchers briefed reporters on the latest study of television violence funded by the National Cable Television Association. The study concludes that the proportion of shows with violent scenes in prime-time hours continues to rise. It also states that many positive characters initiate violence, while the negative consequences of violence are rarely shown. The study was based on about 10,000 hours of programming from 23 channels, broadcast and basic and premium cable, over the period from October 1994 to July 1997. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/104010-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/104010-1 Wed, 06 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Professor Wilson talked about the correlation between television and violence in our culture. He has written several books relating to the subject and asserted that large institutions such as television networks are doing things to the culture that are not helpful. After his prepared remarks, he took questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/91738-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/91738-1 Wed, 06 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Panelists discussed news coverage of crime. They particularly examined the increasing news coverage of crime and violence while crime rates have remained constant or decreased. They also discussed the possible causes for this disparity and its impact on public opinion. They also took questions from the audience of senior citizens. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/93013-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/93013-1 Wed, 06 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Representatives from advocacy groups commented on the agreement reached with television networks regarding a new ratings system. The networks agreed to embark on a more comprehensive ratings system that will better explain the content of television programming which will serve as a warning and a safeguard to consumers, specifically consumers with children. Following their prepared statements, participants took questions from the press. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/87784-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/87784-1 Wed, 06 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Several senators voiced their disappointment with the changed television ratings system which will go into effect in October. He claimed that the new system is still too vague and that the agreement by congressional leaders not to enact any legislative ratings does not leave any room for more change in the ratings. They also talked about legislation to improve the overall quality of television programming and took questions from the press. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/87786-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/87786-1 Wed, 06 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Representatives briefed reporters on a congressional promise not to enact a television ratings system if the television industry can create a content-based system. They stressed the problems with the current age-based system and that they were reluctant to regulate the industry without giving them time to work with their critics to develop a new system. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/87705-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/87705-1 Wed, 06 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT