The most popular programs for the Culture Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=415 en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Thu, 19 Sep 1985 00:00:00 GMT Wed, 19 Jun 2013 17:33:05 GMT The committee heard testimony on the objectionable content of some rock music lyrics. Opponents of these lyrics want legislation requiring labels on rock music products. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/69484-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/69484-1 Thu, 19 Sep 1985 00:00:00 GMT Neil Postman, author of [Technopoly: The Surrender of Culture to Technology] published by Alfred A. Knopf Publishers, spoke on the theme of his book which noted the dependence of Americans on technological advances for their own security. He said Americans have come to expect technological innovations to solve the larger problems of mankind, and technology itself has become a national "religion" which people take by faith to solve their problems. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/31627-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/31627-1 Thu, 19 Sep 1985 00:00:00 GMT The [New York Daily News] columnist tries to hold the liberal left and liberal media accountable for what she says is an assault on religion and the nation's heritage. The event was at the National Press Club in Washington. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293436-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293436-1 Thu, 19 Sep 1985 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Wolfe talked about Marshall McLuhan and his groundbreaking theories on mass media. He also responded to questions from members of the audience. This was the first annual Marshall McLuhan Lecture at Fordham University. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/120940-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/120940-1 Thu, 19 Sep 1985 00:00:00 GMT Bill Moyers talked with Garrison Keillor about his latest book of interviews drawn from his PBS series, "Bill Moyers Journal." He also responded to questions from members of the audience. This event, hosted by Common Good Books, was held at Minnesota Public Radio's Fitzgerald Theater in St. Paul, Minnesota. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300697-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300697-1 Thu, 19 Sep 1985 00:00:00 GMT Gail Dines, sociology and women's studies professor at Wheelock College, presents her research on the social and cultural impact that pornography plays in American society. Ms. Dines reports that the average age that boys first view porn is at 11.5 years and she argues that the result is an unhealthy understanding of sexuality. She also examines how pornography has been embraced by American advertisers and big business. Gail Dines presented her book at Politics & Prose Bookstore in Washington, D.C. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294706-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294706-1 Thu, 19 Sep 1985 00:00:00 GMT David Horowitz argues that the Left has used their finances to promote a progressive agenda that has transformed the political landscape. The author contends that tax-exempt organizations of the political left, who present themselves as more aligned with the concerns of the poor and working class than conservative groups and the Republican Party, have assets over 100 billion dollars and outspend conservatives seven to one. Topics included the use of labels that distort the language. David Horowitz responded to questions from members of the audience at the Four Seasons Hotel in Los Angeles. This was a Wednesday Morning Club meeting of the Freedom Center. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306884-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306884-1 Thu, 19 Sep 1985 00:00:00 GMT Ben Shapiro argued that over the past sixty years, Hollywood executives, producers, writers, and actors have used the television airways to promote their liberal views. Mr. Shapiro played clips from members of the entertainment industry talking about politics as spoke at the Heritage Foundation in Washington, D.C. He also responded to questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300121-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300121-1 Thu, 19 Sep 1985 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Will talked about his life and his writing and responded to audience telephone calls, faxes and electronic mail. He is a conservative commentator and a columnist, and is the author of a dozen books on politics and baseball, most recently [With a Happy Eye But: America and the World, 1997-2000], published by The Free Press. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/171878-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/171878-1 Thu, 19 Sep 1985 00:00:00 GMT Historian John McMillian recounts the underground newspapers of the 1960s and their affect on the political movements of their time. The author profiles many of the publications, including the Los Angeles Free Press, Berkeley Barb, East Village Other, and Rag (Austin, Texas) and recalls the reportage that marked each paper. According to Mr. McMillian the Federal Bureau of Investigation began monitoring underground newspapers in 1968 and placed many obstacles in the way of their continued publication. John McMillian discussed his book at City Lights Bookstore in San Francisco. He responded to questions from members of the audience. Portions of this program contain language that some may find offensive. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298488-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298488-1 Thu, 19 Sep 1985 00:00:00 GMT Authors talked about their books about how technology is changing life in conversation with Owen Youngman. They also responded to questions from members of the audience. The panelists were: Tom Bissell, author of [Extra Lives: Why Video Games Matter] (Pantheon, 2010); Jack Fuller, author of [What Is Happening to News: The Information Explosion and the Crisis in Journalism] (University Of Chicago Press, 2010); and Nicholas Carr, author of [The Shallows: What the Internet Is Doing to Our Brains] (W. W. Norton & Company, 2010). This was a 2 p.m. ET program from the [Chicago Tribune] Printers Row Lit Fest, held in Digitally Lit Room II http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294033-10 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294033-10 Thu, 19 Sep 1985 00:00:00 GMT Using a myriad of examples from popular American culture, Ronald Bishop presented the many ways in which media attempts to persuade the public that more is not only better, it is necessary to achieve happiness. He discussed the absence of American moderation with Deborah Tannen, professor of linguistics at Georgetown University and author of [You Just Don't Understand]. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300571-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300571-1 Thu, 19 Sep 1985 00:00:00 GMT Panelists talked about American identity, focusing on an 1894 speech by Theodore Roosevelt on the subject and its relation to contemporary culture. This was part of the 2011 Bradley Symposium titled "True Americanism: What It Is, and Why It Matters." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299456-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299456-1 Thu, 19 Sep 1985 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 Thu, 19 Sep 1985 00:00:00 GMT Susan Jacoby talked about her book [The Age of American Unreason] (Pantheon; February 12, 2008 and Old Street Publishing; revised paperback, May 12, 2009). In her book she claims that American culture has become anti-intellectual and anti-rational. She cites a toxic addiction to infotainment as a major cause of Americans embracing a universe of "junk thought" that makes almost no effort to separate fact from opinion. Susan Jacoby talked also about her book [Alger Hiss and the Battle for History] (Yale University Press; March 24, 2009). In her book she uses the Alger Hiss espionage case to examine shifting American political views in the way scholars and the media on both the left and the right have changed the way they view the case from 1948 to the present post-Cold War era. Ms. Jacoby responded to questions from members of the audience. This lecture at 7 p.m. ET. in Ohio State University's Jennings Hall was sponsored by the Departments of Entomology, EEOB, Anthropology, PCMB, Molecular Genetics and Microbiology; The Colleges of the Arts and Sciences, BMAPS, SBS and OSU Newark; The Office of Research, The First Year Experience, LiteracyStudies@OSU, Institute for Collaborative Research and Public Humanities, The Center for the Study of Religion, and the Batelle Center for Math and Science Education Policy. Susan Jacoby is the author of several books, including [Freethinkers: A History of American Secularism]. She is the program director of the Center for Inquiry-New York City and is a panelist for On Faith. Ms. Jacoby's writing has appeared in several publications, including [Harper's, The Nation, The American Prospect], and her blog, The Secularist's Corner, on [The Washington Post]'s website. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/285742-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/285742-1 Thu, 19 Sep 1985 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Barkun talked via video link from Syracuse, New York, about conspiracy theories. Among the subjects addressed were subcultures, the Illuminati, Skull and Bones, and a New World Order. Mr. Barkun also talked about the origins of and belief in conspiracy theories, and responded to audience telephone calls, faxes, and electronic mail. Mr. Barkun is the author of [A Culture of Conspiracy: Apocalyptic Visions in Contemporary America], published by University of California Press. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/180937-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/180937-2 Thu, 19 Sep 1985 00:00:00 GMT Judith Reisman talked about her book, [Sexual Sabotage: How One Mad Scientist Unleashed a Plague of Corruption and Contagion on America], which takes a critical look at the work of biologist Alfred Kinsey. The interview, part of Book TV's college series, was recorded at Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305330-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305330-2 Thu, 19 Sep 1985 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 Thu, 19 Sep 1985 00:00:00 GMT John Palfrey talked about the book he wrote with Urs Gasser, [Born Digital: Understanding the First Generation of Digital Natives] (Basic Books, 2008). In the book he profiles the first generation of children that are living in a digital world. Known as "digital natives," Professor Palfrey examines how this generation utilizes the Internet and the different ways they comprehend their on-line surroundings. Focusing on questions that an older generation or "digital immigrants" commonly ask, he explores a range of issues from privacy and safety to the concept of identity and learning on-line. Following his remarks, Professor Palfrey responded to questions from audience members. John Palfrey is a law professor and vice dean for library and information resources at Harvard Law School. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/281246-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/281246-1 Thu, 19 Sep 1985 00:00:00 GMT Thomas Friedman and Michael Mandelbaum talked about their book, [That Used to Be Us: How America Fell Behind in the World It Invented and How We Can Come Back]. They responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. They were interviewed while at the 12th annual National Book Festival, held on the National Mall. The program concluded with scenes of the festival and scheduling information. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308235-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308235-6 Thu, 19 Sep 1985 00:00:00 GMT Alan Brinkley talked about his book, [The Publisher: Henry Luce and His American Century]. Then he was joined in a discussion on journalism and history moderated by Professor Kaplan. The panelists discussed the influence of Henry Luce, founder of Time Inc. and publisher of [Time, Fortune], and [Life] magazines. They also looked at the influence of the Internet, and how the publishing industry, newspapers, and magazines have changed since the 1920s. The panelists responded to questions from members of the audience. "Historians, Journalists, and the Challenges of Getting It Right, Part 2: Publishing and the American Century" was a program of the 126th annual meeting of the American Historical Association, co-sponsored by the National History Center. It was held in the Sheraton Chicago Hotel and Towers. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303673-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303673-1 Thu, 19 Sep 1985 00:00:00 GMT The Creative Coalition hosted a salute to cultural preservation and presented the Creative Coalition Spotlight Award to James H. Billington, the 13th librarian of Congress, in recognition of his efforts to preserve the nation's creative heritage. The event included several audio and visual presentations of significant cultural and historical moments in American entertainment. Participating in the evening's tribute to the preservation of our nation's cultural heritage were actors and co-presidents of The Creative Coalition Tim Daly and Dana Delany; actors Adrian Grenier, CCH Pounder, Cheryl Hines, Omar Epps, Marlon Wayans, Steven Weber, Wendie Malick, Richard Schiff, and Patricia Arquette, directors Barry Levinson and Spike Lee, and news anchor Morley Safer, among other performers. The event was written and produced by Tom Fontana and chaired by Gianna and Chazz Palminteri. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293248-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293248-1 Thu, 19 Sep 1985 00:00:00 GMT Political and cultural leaders talked about how the U.S. can use culture as a means for communicating with other nations. Iranian Author Azar Nafisi spoke about relations with the Middle East and the Arab world, saying that it was an insult to group all Middle Eastern nations together as the "Muslim World" because it ignored cultural differences. Artist and Painter Eric Fischl talked about his "America: Now and Here" project. The project aimed to bring art and artists to communities across the country by bus. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295793-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295793-2 Thu, 19 Sep 1985 00:00:00 GMT Bill Wasik talked about his book [And Then There's This: How Stories Live and Die in Viral Culture] (Viking Adult; June 11, 2009). In the book he examines the cultural phenomenon of viral communication through new media and how it has changed American culture. He reflects on his own Internet experiments including creating flash mobs and trying to start or stop "buzz" about events. He talked about a term he coined, "nanostory," which he called the fundamental unit of conversation that is obsessed over for a brief period of time before there is nothing more to say and it dies out. Mr. Wasik focused on the Internet's takeover of traditional news. Mr. Wasik also read passages from his book and responded to questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/287616-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/287616-1 Thu, 19 Sep 1985 00:00:00 GMT Michael Scheibach, a specialist in the Atomic age, talked about how Americans from 1940-1960 dealt with the threat of nuclear annihilation, including the impact of civil defense drills, merchandising campaigns using atomic imagery, and popular entertainments like comic books and science fiction movies. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309181-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309181-1 Thu, 19 Sep 1985 00:00:00 GMT C-SPAN commemorated the first five years of its Sunday evening book program, [Booknotes]. Included were interviews with staff members involved with all aspects of the program including the host, Brian Lamb. Throughout the program, video clips from many past programs were shown, as was a parody of the program produced by a cable access channel. [Booknotes] is a weekly one-hour interview program in which an author of a recent nonfiction hardback book talks about his or her life, background, and how and why the book was written. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/55934-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/55934-1 Thu, 19 Sep 1985 00:00:00 GMT Panelists discussed the impact of popular culture on literature. Obery Hendricks moderated. They also responded to questions submitted by members of the audience. "The Impact of Popular Culture on Politics in the Literature of Black Writers" was a program of the Eleventh National Black Writers Conference on "The Impact of Migration, Popular Culture, and the Natural Environment in the Literature of Black Writers." It was held by the Center for Black Literature at Medgar Evers College in Brooklyn, New York. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305619-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305619-1 Thu, 19 Sep 1985 00:00:00 GMT President Obama and the first lady host the Kennedy Center honorees at a reception in the East Room. Honorees included Oprah Winfrey, Paul McCartney, Merle Haggard, Jerry Herman, and Bill T. Jones. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296928-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296928-1 Thu, 19 Sep 1985 00:00:00 GMT John Bodnar talked about his book, [The "Good War" in American Memory]. He responded to questions from members of the audience. The ninth annual Roosevelt Reading Festival was held by the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum in the Henry A. Wallace Visitor and Education Center in Hyde Park, New York. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307703-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307703-6 Thu, 19 Sep 1985 00:00:00 GMT Members of the Subcommittee on Oversight of Government Management, Restructuring and the District of Columbia heard testimony concerning the social impact of music with violent themes. Raymond Kuntz related the story of his own son's suicide and the role he felt that music lyrics by Marlyn Manson played in his son's death. Hilary Rosen noted that the album in question had a parental warning sticker on it. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/94999-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/94999-1 Thu, 19 Sep 1985 00:00:00 GMT Political and cultural leaders talked about how the U.S. can use culture as a means for communicating with other nations. Architect and Professor Elizabeth Diller talked about architecture as an artistic and communications media, as well as sending cultural messages through architecture. Jim Leach, Chairman of the National Endowment for Humanities, called for cultural understanding to accompany any military action in foreign nations. They responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295793-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295793-1 Thu, 19 Sep 1985 00:00:00 GMT Republican presidential candidate Dole talked about movies and the influence of the Hollywood studios on U.S. society. He had viewed "Independence Day" yesterday and praised its patriotism. He criticized gratuitous violence in movies but said that the battle scenes in films like "Braveheart" are true to the story. He asked entertainment producers to "give us films and music to help us raise our families, not hurt us." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/74013-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/74013-1 Thu, 19 Sep 1985 00:00:00 GMT A ten-minute video presentation created by UCLA was shown. It consisted of clips of television shows from the past few decades illustrating both positive and negative views of family relationships. Then President Clinton and the vice president discussed media programming with communications experts, religious leaders, and representatives of several medical fields and law enforcement. The participants expressed concern about the violence and sexual content of movies, television and popular music, and suggested ways of improving this without losing commercial sponsorship. The president has proposed an amendment to the Telecommunications Bill requiring that all televisions be manufactured with a "v-chip" which would enable parents to block channels or programs they do not want their children to watch. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/66061-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/66061-1 Thu, 19 Sep 1985 00:00:00 GMT As part of a Howard University leadership seminar, Bill Cosby spoke to the students about taking responsibility in their lives. He spoke about rock music lyrics, gangs, drugs, sex, values, leadership, and action. He continuously urged students not to be passive in response to the music, words, and actions of those to whom they listen. He asked rhetorically: "Are you dead?" His talk contained many humorous and mocking references to current political and cultural figures. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/71120-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/71120-1 Thu, 19 Sep 1985 00:00:00 GMT Ms. Paul was interviewed at the [New York Times] Great Read in the Park about her book [Pornified: How Pornography is Transforming Our Lives, Our Relationships, and Our Families], published by Times Books. She discussed the culture of and demand for pornography as well as the interviews that formed the basis of her book. Ms. Paul said she does not believe in censorship and thinks that pornography should not be banned. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189252-12 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189252-12 Thu, 19 Sep 1985 00:00:00 GMT A panel discussion was held on a survey of how American's moral values are influenced by the media. Topics included the correlation between adults' exposure to television and their acceptance of personal responsibility to self, family, charitable causes, religion, and social standards. A report, [The Media Assault on American Values], containing the results of a "National Cultural Values Survey," was released. After the participants' presentations, they responded to audience members' questions. Guest speaker Michael Medved is the author of books including [Saving Childhood: Protecting Our Children from the National Assault on Innocence] and [Hollywood vs. America], both published by Harper. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/198497-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/198497-1 Thu, 19 Sep 1985 00:00:00 GMT David Harsanyi talked about his book [Nanny State: How Food Fascists, Teetotaling Do-Gooders, Priggish Moralists, and Other Boneheaded Bureaucrats Are Turning America into a Nation of Children], published by Broadway. The author argues that our personal freedoms are being attacked by a group of "do-gooders" that he contends wish to have the government regulate how we live and what we eat, watch, and read. The author points to the ban on cooking with trans-fats in New York City and the smoking bans throughout the country as examples of the "nanny state." He argues that government intervention in its citizens' private lives denies us freedom of choice and promotes a culture of dependence. Mr. Harsanyi responded to questions from members of the audience. This was an event of the area "The Big Read" of Ray Bradbury's [Fahrenheit 451]. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/201802-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/201802-1 Thu, 19 Sep 1985 00:00:00 GMT Panelists talked about evolutionary biology, racism in sports, and the lack of black sports team owners. Mr. Shields wrote [Black Planet], which explores the racial subtext in the NBA through a season with the Seattle Supersonics. Mr. Entine wrote [Taboo], which focuses on the issue of genetics and environment in predicting athletic performance. Ms. Emerson wrote [Olympians Against the Wind], a study of female African-American Olympians. Ms. White and Ms. Bryant-Clark talked about their experiences in the 1964 and 1976 Summer Olympics, respectively. They also responded to audience questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/157065-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/157065-1 Thu, 19 Sep 1985 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Gitlin discusses his book [Media Unlimited: How the Torrent of Images and Sounds Overwhelms Our Lives]. His book outlines the media-saturated society we live in, from video games and billboards, to waiting room televisions and elevator music. Gitlin provides that, because of an unending stream of manufactured images and sounds, the media fosters a society that is inclined to distraction and inattention. During this event, Gitlin covers all aspects of the American media and then takes questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/169317-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/169317-1 Thu, 19 Sep 1985 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Sloan discussed his book [I Watched a Wild Hog Eat My Baby!: A Colorful History of Tabloids and Their Cultural Impact], published by Prometheus Books. The book reviews the history of the [National Enquirer] from mainstream publication in the early 1960s to its current tabloid format. Citing recent tabloid headlines, Mr. Sloan asserts his belief that the line between mainstream and tabloid journalism is blurred. In his talk he retraced his path from feature writer with the [Dallas Times Herald] to Managing Editor with the [National Enquirer], the [Globe] and other tabloids. Mr. Sloan read some excerpts from his book and then answered questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/164577-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/164577-1 Thu, 19 Sep 1985 00:00:00 GMT Dr. Poussaint, an author and a consultant to corporations, government and the media, discussed popular culture and its effects on American families and race relations. The lecture, titled "Does Popular Culture and Consumerism Promote Youth Violence?", was the opening event for Black History Month activities at the Smithsonian Institution. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/54304-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/54304-1 Thu, 19 Sep 1985 00:00:00 GMT Foreign news editors and overseas correspondents from the [Washington Post] talked about their experiences in Iraq, Afghanistan and other countries. They also talked about U.S. foreign policy, challenges facing the U.S. abroad, and public opinion of the U.S. in foreign populations. Additionally they spoke about the role of the media in fostering mutual understanding of other cultures. Following their remarks they answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/191576-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/191576-1 Thu, 19 Sep 1985 00:00:00 GMT Participants discussed the role of popular culture in the United States. High school students from around the Washington area discussed their views on this. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/52288-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/52288-1 Thu, 19 Sep 1985 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Medved spoke about the values portrayed in U.S. popular culture. He emphasized that no product of this culture is value-free and that if most of them are biased toward liberal ideas, they will negatively impact the conservative movement. After his prepared remarks, he took questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/73778-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/73778-1 Thu, 19 Sep 1985 00:00:00 GMT President Clinton and the vice president discussed family television with a group of television executives. The president has proposed an amendment to the Telecommunications Bill to require that all televisions be manufactured with a "v-chip" which would enable parents to block out channels or programs they do not want their children to watch. The panelists expressed concern about the violence and sexual content of many television programs and suggested ways of improving this without losing commercial sponsorship. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/66922-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/66922-1 Thu, 19 Sep 1985 00:00:00 GMT The guests discussed their work as writers for [Rolling Stone] magazine. Much of the discussion focused on "Generation X" and the types of news they use and the corresponding importance of [Rolling Stone]. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/56343-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/56343-1 Thu, 19 Sep 1985 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 Thu, 19 Sep 1985 00:00:00 GMT Academic leaders, filmmakers and museum directors discussed the issues of the influence on global culture by U.S. and German media. Topics included the globalization of entertainment, the question of "Whose culture?," and the preservation of cultures. After their prepared remarks, the panelists took questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/103390-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/103390-1 Thu, 19 Sep 1985 00:00:00 GMT Participants discussed violence in pop culture and examined its causes and potential solutions. They answered questions from high school students who called from Idaho, South Carolina, and Massachusetts. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/54554-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/54554-1 Thu, 19 Sep 1985 00:00:00 GMT Ms. Norman spoke about youth activism, the ability of cable television to bring messages of interest to young audiences, various social programs launched by the MTV networks, and efforts to encourage an interest in leadership and civic participation. She also talked about lessons learned from youth interest in various MTV programming and future plans for programs to encourage community development and global awareness. Following her remarks she answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/192232-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/192232-1 Thu, 19 Sep 1985 00:00:00 GMT