The most popular programs for the First Amendment Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=418 en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Thu, 20 Jun 2013 08:27:55 GMT Author and columnist Mark Steyn talked about topics such as American culture, free speech, terrorism, the economy, and the worldwide demographic shift to Muslims. He responded to telephone calls and electronic commmunications. Mark Steyn is a regular guest host of Rush Limbaugh's radio show, a visiting fellow in journalism at Hillsdale College, and the author of nine books: [Broadway Babies Say Goodnight: Musicals Then and Now] (1997); [The Face of the Tiger: And Other Tales from the New War] (2002); [From Head to Toe: An Anatomical Anthology] (2004); [America Alone: The End of the World as We Know It] (2006); [Mark Steyn's Passing Parade: Obituaries & Appreciations] (2006); [Mark Steyn's American Songbook] (2008); [A Song for the Season] (2008); [Lights Out: Islam, Free Speech and the Twilight of the West] (2009); A[fter America: Get Ready for Armageddon] (2011). http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303634-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303634-1 Sun, 05 Feb 2012 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 Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Attorney General Mukasey testified at a Department of Justice oversight hearing about a number of issues including national security programs and operations, voting rights enforcement and preparations for the 2008 presidential election, as well as trials for foreign detainees held at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Other issues included press shield laws, immigration, and executive authority. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/206525-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/206525-1 Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT This week on Q & A, our guest is author and co-founder of CODEPINK, Medea Benjamin. She discusses her new book, Drone Warfare: Killing by Remote Control, and explains why she believes the use of military drones should be stopped. She talks about what motivated her in her early years to become an activist for peace, and provides insight into CODEPINK s origins and motivations. She discusses many of her disruptions of congressional hearings and public appearances, and talks about the experience of spending time in a jail cell overnight. She reflects on her early days of activism and recalls how the Vietnam War inspired her first protest. She shares stories from her visits to pre-war Iraq, including an encounter with a border guard in Iraq who was studying Hebrew. She responds to accusations by critics that she is anti-American by saying she would describe herself as a passionate American. She reveals many of the tactics her group employs in organizing demonstrations, and talks about the varied receptions her outbreaks receive from committee chairmen. Medea Benjamin got a B.S. in political science in 1973 from Tufts University. She earned her M.A. in public health from Columbia University in 1975 and an M.A. in economics in 1977 from the New School in New York. She co-founded Global Exchange in 1988 and in 2000 ran as the Green Party Candidate for the U.S. Senate in California. In 2002, she co-founded Code Pink: Women for Peace. She is the author and editor of several books. Her first book Bridging the Global Gap: A Handbook to Linking Citizens of the First and Third Worlds, was published in 1989. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311309-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311309-1 Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Oral arguments were heard at the Third Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals in [CBS v. FCC]. The case concerned the CBS television network's appeal of a $550,000 fine levied by the Federal Communications Commission for a performance by Janet Jackson and Justin Timberlake during CBS' coverage of the 2004 Super Bowl that involved partial nudity. This was the second time the Third Circuit heard this case. The U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear an appeal of the case but sent it back to the Third Circuit to be reviewed in light of the Supreme Court ruling on "fleeting expletives" in [FCC v. Fox Television]. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292229-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292229-1 Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Lawyers, litigants and other interested parties from both sides talked with reporters after hearing oral arguments in [Reno v. ACLU], in which the Supreme Court will rule on the constitutionality of the Communications Decency Act. The act prohibits the distribution of indecent material over the Internet to minors. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/79799-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/79799-1 Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals heard arguments in two music copyright cases: [Jerry Lieber Music v. Napster] and [A and M Records v. Napster]. At issue was how copyrighted material could be traded over the Internet and the degree to which Internet companies were responsible for the enforcement of copyright regulations. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/159534-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/159534-1 Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Following a performance of the play [Top Secret: The Battle for the Pentagon Papers], Victor Navasky moderated a discussion among principals of the case about the original publication of the Pentagon Papers. They also responded to questions from members of the audience. The panelists included Daniel Ellsberg, who leaked the top-secret Pentagon Papers to [The New York Times] and [The Washington Post], and set the stage for a historic showdown between the press and the Nixon administration over First Amendment rights and executive priveldge; Leslie Gelb, who was director of the Defense Department project that produced the Pentagon Papers, and who later served in a variety of posts in government and at [The New York Times]; and James Goodale, who as vice chairman and general counsel for [The New York Times] disagreed with outside counsel and defended the paper's right to publish the papers. The [Columbia Journalism Review] hosted a benefit performance of the play [Top Secret: The Battle for the Pentagon Papers], by Geoffrey Cowan and Leroy Aarons, and sponsored the post-play discussion. The discussion was one of a series presented by USC Annenberg's Center on Communication Leadership & Policy and the New York Theatre Workshop held in the theatre space at the New York Theatre Workshop in New York City following a performance. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292784-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292784-1 Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT John Wonderlich spoke about the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), its implementation, and the history of media demands under the act. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306915-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306915-5 Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Panelists representing Egypt, Iran, China, and Thailand talked about ways that new media tools are being used and suppressed in different countries. They also answered questions from the audience following their discussion. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299273-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299273-1 Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Vice President Joe Biden was the keynote speaker at the Nackey S. Loeb School of Communications First Amendment awards event. He talked about the new technology and free speech protections in the U.S. and around the world http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302619-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302619-1 Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Kurt Wimmer, counsel for the Newspaper Association of America, talked about the the Free Flow of Information Act of 2013, being sponsored by bipartisan members of Congress, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. The bill would protect journalists from fines and jail time when they refuse to name confidential sources unless federal officials make their case in court. He explained existing similar protections for journalists and recent federal investigations of journalists at the Associated Press and Fox News. A video clip was shown of President Obama speaking in favor of a journalists' shield law on May 23, 2013. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312969-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312969-4 Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Carter Phillips and Patrick Trueman spoke separately about the U.S. Second Circuit Court of Appeals decision vacating the Federal Communications Commission's indecency policy. The Court reviewed the policy after it was remanded by the U.S. Supreme Court. Mr. Phillips argued the case for Fox Television Stations. Mr. Trueman (and others) filed an amicus brief for Focus on the Family and Family Research Council. Kim Hart was the guest interviewer. The Communicators" is C-SPAN's weekly series that examines the people and events currently shaping telecommunications policy. There is minor audio interference at one point during Mr. Trueman's interview. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294577-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294577-1 Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Law professors and journals debated First Amendment freedom of the press rights versus national security interests in the age of WikiLeaks. They also responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300246-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300246-1 Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT John Seigenthaler talked about his experience when he was falsely accused online of being a suspect in the assassinations of President John Kennedy and his brother Robert Kennedy. John Seigenthaler is the founder of the Freedom Forum's First Amendment Center at Vanderbilt University in Nashville. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302229-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302229-1 Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Jytte Klausen talked about her book [The Cartoons that Shook the World] (Yale University Press, 2009). In her book she traces the controversy over the twelve cartoons depicting the Prophet Muhammed that were published in the Danish newspaper [Jyllands-Posten] on September 30, 2005. Five months later there were world-wide protests that caused debates about freedom of expression, blasphemy, and the nature of modern Islam. She argues that the protests were not a spontaneous emotional reaction arising out of the clash of Western and Islamic civilizations but were orchestrated by those with vested interests in elections and by Islamic extremists seeking to destabilize governments. She also discussed Yale University Press's decision not to republish the cartoons in her book about the incident. Ms. Klausen showed the cartoons in question during her presentation. Zeyno Baran commented and moderated the discussion as Ms. Klausen responded to quetions from members of the audience. "Blasphemy and Inquiry: The Cartoons That Shook the World" was a program of the Center for Religious Freedom held Wednesday, September 23, 2009, 12:30 p.m. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289105-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289105-1 Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Brian Jennings talked about his book [Censorship: The Threat to Silence Talk Radio] (Threshold Editions; May 5, 2009). In his book the conservative talk-show programmer decries efforts by Democratic politicians to revive the Fairness Doctrine. The doctrine, enacted in 1979 and repealed by the Reagan administration in 1987, required airing opposing viewpoints on television and radio. The popularity of conservative talk-radio programs and the consolidation of ownership of broadcasters has raised concerns about the need for more balanced voices. But Mr. Jennings argues that regular media, including NPR, and the Internet offer multiple channels for liberal views. He interviewed other talk-show hosts for their perspectives on the Fairness Doctrine as well as offering a historical perspective on the growth of conservative talk radio. He claims that it grew out of the pent-up frustration of conservative listeners and, in the name of free speech, invites liberals to do the same rather than make back-door efforts to re-regulate the airwaves. The guest interviewer was Monica Crowley. Brian Jennings is a talk radio programmer who served as national vice president of talk programming for Citadel Broadcasting for over a decade and served as programming head to over 40 radio stations nationwide. A national award-winning journalist, he has also worked as a consultant to national personalities. Monica Crowley worked as a foreign policy assistant to former President Richard Nixon from 1990 until his death in 1994. She is the author of [Nixon off the Record: His Candid Commentary on People and Politics] and [Nixon in Winter]. Ms. Crowley has appeared as an analyst and commentator on many radio and television programs and in 2002 she began hosting "The Monica Crowley Show" from New York City. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/286851-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/286851-1 Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT On the tenth anniversary of the beginning of the genocide in Rwanda panels discussed the history of the genocide, the role of the media and the policies of the U.S. and the U.N., reconstruction of the country, and the international criminal trials. The first panel, titled "Genocide and Responsibility," was composed of Rwandans, journalists, a Holocaust survivor, students, and writers. The second panel, titled "The Media Trial: International Justice, Meaning and Consequences," was composed of attorneys and journalists. Among other issues of law and journalism in Rwanda the panel discussed the trials of Rwandan media personnel who were convicted of genocide for their words and the implications of that case. Among the panelists were Mr. Rapp, United Nations ICTR Prosecutor, and Mr. Floyd, U.S. defense counsel for Hassan Ngeze, the former owner of the Rwandan newspaper Kangura who was convicted of genocide. They summarized that case, which was being appealed. After the panelists made their presentations they answered questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/181258-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/181258-1 Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Legal scholars spoke about free speech and First Amendment cases heard by the Supreme Court in the 2006-2007 term. Among the topics they addressed were campaign finance reform laws, political advertising, federal faith-based programs, union dues and participation in union activities, and speech issues in the schools. Mr. Shapiro moderated the panel which responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/200780-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/200780-3 Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT In the morning session of a day-long forum, representatives from a variety of interests including the cable industry, broadcasters, government agencies, television ratings services, and special interest groups talked about decency in the media and entertainment industries at an event organized as an open forum and organized by the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee. Participants focused on regulation of content in various forms of media broadcasts, the use of ratings systems and voluntary guidelines for decency, the role of the Federal Communication Commission, and free speech issues. Some participants specifically addressed guidelines and enforcement of the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) rating system for video games, time delays used by television networks to screen live airings, and the application of more universal guidelines for all forms of media. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190092-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190092-1 Sun, 05 Feb 2012 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 Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Representative Conyers hosted a forum on the state of the free press and media bias in the United States. Participants talked about news media content, business concerns and media consolidation, the fairness doctrine and providing equal time to opposing points of view, and use of public airways by conservative interests. They also talked about potential actions to create a more independent press with access to varying points of view. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/186879-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/186879-1 Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Ms. Strossen and Mr. Sekulow talked about current issues surrounding religious debates and recent First Amendment rulings and the balance between religious expression and the First Amendment. In recent years tensions between citizens' rights groups had risen and many cases involving the display of religious symbols and recitation of religious terms and phrases in public places have gone to court across the country. They also responded to questions from students in the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/186410-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/186410-1 Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT James Gattuso and Andrew Jay Schwartzman were interviewed separately about the need for renewing the "Fairness Doctrine". The Fairness Doctrine, which was repealed in 1987, required broadcast licensees to present controversial issues of public importance in a honest, equal and balanced manner. Several Democrats, including Representative Dennis Kucinich have expressed interest in a revival of the regulation. This show consists of two 15-minute interviews, aired back to back. "The Communicators" is C-SPAN's weekly series that examines the people and events that shape telecommunications policy. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/198411-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/198411-1 Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Ted Gup was interviewed by Mr. Mills about his book, [Nation of Secrets: The Threat to Democracy and the American Way of Life], published by Doubleday. Investigative journalist Gup contended that current U.S. political culture is defined by a misguided desire for secrecy. He argued that an ever-growing flood of classified documents undermines the transparency of democratic institutions. He examined the role of the journalist in navigating this terrain and the general public's access to information that he argued has become increasingly limited. After the interview Mr. Gup responded to audience members' questions. He was interviewed by Steve Mills. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/198470-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/198470-1 Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Rosenfeld talked about his new book, [American Aurora: A Democratic-Republican Returns: The Suppressed History of Our Nation's Beginnings and the Heroic Newspaper that Tried to Report It]. It focuses on the debate over civil liberties in the early United States, particularly the controversy surrounding the [Aurora General Advertiser], a newspaper. Mr. Rosenfeld explained why he wrote the book and then discussed his method for writing it. Following his prepared remarks he took questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/80633-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/80633-1 Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Valenti talked about intellectual property rights, media piracy, and decency standards. He also talked about his experiences both within government and as a lobbyist. Following his remarks he answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/181520-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/181520-1 Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Patric Verrone talked about content on the Internet. Mr. Verrone, who represents writers in the motion picture, broadcast, cable, and new media industries, testified during the week in front of the Senate Commerce Committee on "The Future of the Internet". Topics included: copyright infringement and "fair use" laws that apply to content, freedom of speech, the effect of media consolidation on content developers, the writer's strike, and congressional relations with the entertainment industry. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/204787-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/204787-1 Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT The Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing titled "Reporters' Privilege Legislation: Issues and Implications." Witnesses testified about existing media shield laws in several states, reporter-source confidentiality agreements, the free operation of the press, and a recent investigation involving White House sources and the disclosure of confidential information. They also talked about a recent decision by the Supreme Court not to hear appeals in a case in which a [New York Times] reporter was held in contempt by the judge overseeing the investigation for not revealing the name of her source. Mr. Cooper testified about his decision to reveal the name of his source in the same investigation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/187721-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/187721-1 Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT The Radio and Television News Directors Foundation held its First Amendment Award dinner at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel to honor leaders in journalism and broadcasting. The introduction of each award recipient included a video presentation. John Roberts was the master of ceremonies. Tom Curley received the First Amendment Leadership Award; Paula Madison received the First Amendment Service Award; Richard Wiley received a special First Amendment Award for his career-long support of First Amendment rights for broadcasters and for his pivotal role in the development of high-definition television in this country; Bob Schieffer received the Leonard Zeidenberg First Amendment Award. There was a performance by country music band Honky Tonk Confidential, featuring Bob Schieffer. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/204040-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/204040-1 Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT The American Society of Newspaper Editors held a forum during their annual meeting focusing on the First Amendment in American culture. Mr. Barrie, director of the Cincinnati Contemporary Arts Center, was arrested and acquitted on charges of obscenity for exhibiting six sexually explicit photographs as part of a showing of the works of photographer Robert Mapplethorpe. Rev. Wildmon, president of the American Family Association, has led a fight against the pornography industry, including efforts to keep pornographic magazines out of convenience stores. The panel discussed the case against Mr. Barrie, federal funding of sexually explicit art, and the balance of First Amendment rights against obscenity in American culture. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/18145-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/18145-1 Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Journalists talked about freedom of the press and the state of the First Amendment. Among the topics they addressed were a recent survey on public opinion of media practices, accuracy and bias in the media, anonymous sourcing, and the role of various types of journalists in building credibility. Following their remarks they answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/183209-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/183209-1 Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Participants discussed the importance of advocacy groups and ideas related to freedom of speech. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/51400-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/51400-1 Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Ted Gup was interviewed about his book, [Nation of Secrets: The Threat to Democracy and the American Way of Life], published by Doubleday. Investigative journalist Gup contended that current U.S. political culture is defined by a misguided desire for secrecy. He argued that an ever-growing flood of classified documents undermines the transparency of democratic institutions. He examined the role of the journalist in navigating this terrain and the general public's access to information that he argued has become increasingly limited. The guest interviewer was Michael Isikoff, an investigative correspondent for [Newsweek]. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/198475-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/198475-1 Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Participating by remote video from Nashville, Tennessee, Mr. Seigenthaler, former assistant to Attorney General Robert Kennedy, spoke about the Internet and other freedom of the press issues. In a recent editorial, he discussed the erroneous information listed in his biography on the Wikipedia site. The site claimed, among other things, that he had been suspected in the Kennedy assassinations. Mr. Seigenthaler responded to questions and comments from viewers. A brief video clip was shown of Jimmy Wales, founder of Wikipedia, being interviewed on September 25, 2005. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190112-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190112-3 Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT The panelists discussed "content convergence" regarding the First Amendment in the new world of entertainment and information. Topics included separating commercial speech from First Amendment-protected speech, the use of celebrity names and faces, copyright, protecting intellectual property, and examples of court cases. Mr. Kurnit served as moderator. After their presentations the panelists responded to audience members' questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/201891-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/201891-1 Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Carlin talked about the National Archives' efforts to release audio tapes made by President Nixon during his presidency. He announced that all parties to litigation over these tapes agreed to accelerate the preparation and release of these tapes. He also outlined the schedule for the first series of releases, the first of which would be about Watergate. The representatives of the other parties talked further about the agreement and took questions from the press. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/71202-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/71202-1 Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Current news events and political issues were examined through reviews of the morning newspapers; interviews with journalists, newsmakers and legislators; and viewer telephone calls, faxes and electronic mail. Mr. Blum is the author of [The Progressive Presidents]. Brazeal and Fulton demonstrated [Digital Ink], the [Washington Post's] on-line information service. Professor Fish is the author of [There's No Such Thing As Free Speech]. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/67284-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/67284-1 Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Charles Overby talked about Washington's newly re-opened Newseum and the latest free press issues. He also talked about how the Newseum ties together with the nonpartisan Freedom Forum's goal of educating the public about the First Amendment. After his presentation he responded to questions submitted by members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/205035-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/205035-1 Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT The seventh annual International Press Freedom Awards were presented to journalists, including Mr. Koppel and Mr. Friendly. Mr. Brokaw was the master of ceremonies. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/93521-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/93521-1 Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Ms. Ratner and Mr. Bozell talked with hosts Mr. Milewski and Mr. Paulson about indecency in the media. They discussed the decency rules for broadcast radio and television; whether certain rules should be extended to apply to cable, satellite, and other subscription services; and Janet Jackson's "wardrobe malfunction" during the Superbowl XXXVIII halftime show. Among the other topics addressed were the role of government in regulating communications indecency, and the enforcement of regulations. Panelists also responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/181489-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/181489-1 Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT In the afternoon session of a day-long forum, representatives from a variety of interests including the cable industry, broadcasters, government agencies, television ratings services, and special interest groups talked about decency in the media and entertainment industries at an event organized as an open forum and organized by the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee. Some participants specifically addressed the use of the V-chip and other technologies to limit access to inappropriate programming, definitions of decency, marketing techniques and decency in advertising. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190092-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190092-2 Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT The panel of journalists discussed the challenges involved in covering issues of national security. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/25204-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/25204-1 Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Participants discussed the implications and possibilities of the V-chip. which parents will be able to use to filter out undesired television programs. They also examined how programs could be rated so that this technology can be implemented. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/69813-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/69813-1 Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT In an unusually heated speech, Mr Frohnmayer spoke against critics of the National Endowment for the Arts. He mainly blamed Patrick Buchanan for stirring up the controversy that prompted Mr. Frohnmayer's firing from the National Endowment for the Arts last month. He also openly criticized President Bush. Mr. Frohnmayer recited the First Amendment and ended his speech by singing a verse from the hymn "Simple Gifts." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/25150-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/25150-1 Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT The Writers' Watch Legislative Conference hosted a panel on the 1st Amendment and the free trade in ideas. Panelist discussed legislation that was pending in Congress that would remove ideological preconditions for being able to enter the country and, more generally, the right for Americans to think what they want to think and say what they would like to say. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/453-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/453-1 Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Shaw spoke about the need for aggressive government action to reduce poverty and violence in the U.S. He suggested that the election of President Clinton meant that the country wanted domestic change. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/52838-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/52838-1 Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT This session of the conference, "Celebrating 200 Years of the First Amendment," focuses on the new frontiers of the First Amendment which relate to journalistic ethics. The panelists discussed recent Supreme Court decisions ruling on media ethics and the boundaries these rules have created and rearranged for the First Amendment. Based on these cases they discussed whether the court seems poised to narrow the protection of the amendment now that Justice Brennan, a champion of this amendment, has retired. They also discussed examples of where the press has "shot itself in the foot," by invoking the First Amendment to protect conduct that even other journalists consider to be unethical or at least unwise. They agreed that many of the most important cases that have shaped the First Amendment as it is now interpreted grew out of deplorable journalistic conduct. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/17805-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/17805-1 Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/6610-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/6610-1 Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT The association presented its annual awards for significant contributions towards protecting freedom of the press to Howard Stringer and Carole Simpson. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/70951-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/70951-1 Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT