The featured programs for the Communication Today Topic http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=395 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, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Wed, 22 May 2013 23:04:31 GMT Attorney General Eric Holder testified about Justice Department investigations, including revelations that the Justice Department had gathered two months of telephone records of Associated Press (AP) personnel from April and May 2012. The records included incoming and outgoing calls, how long each call lasted, the phone numbers of various reporters and editors and other information. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312727-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312727-1 Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Scott Shane talked about his [New York Times] Sunday feature story, "From Spy to Source to Convict," an examination of a former CIA officer in prison for leaking information to a reporter. He detailed the charges against former agent John Kiriakou, a 14-year veteran of the agency who gained notoriety by speaking out against water boarding in an ABC News interview with reporter Brian Ross. Mr. Shane outlined his own involvement as one of the reporters with whom Kiriakou spoke. He said the case was one of six prosecutions during the Obama administration for leaking information to the news media, and that previously only three other prosecutions for leaking information to the press had been prosecuted under the Espionage Act of 1917. He suggested that e-mail and other electronic records have contributed to the increase in cases being brought, and that Attorney General Eric Holder had not exercised prosecutorial discretion to stop the cases from proceeding. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311969-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311969-1 Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama gave a humorous address to journalists and guests at the White House Correspondents' Association annual dinner. It included a video he made with filmmaker Steven Spielberg and comedian Tracy Morgan.* Conan O'Brien provided the entertainment for the occasion. He included a montage of humorous choices for casting politicians for a television show. The speeches opened with a montage of Vice President Biden. The program included the presentation of journalism awards and scholarships to journalism students. Ed Henry spoke about the activities of the association. Kevin Spacey starred in a video, [House of Nerds], in which many journalists and politicians participated in a spoof of Washington politics. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312088-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312088-1 Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Christopher Helman talked about his [Forbes] Magazine article on the impact of the 2012 drought on the Mississippi River barge business and U.S. taxpayers. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. This program was part of a "Washington Journal" series highlighting magazine articles. The title of Mr. Helman's article is, "Big Muddy, Big Money." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312272-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312272-5 Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT David Rennie of [The Economist] talked about his recent article on the political career and achievements of former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312145-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312145-6 Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Documentary filmmaker Ken Burns discussed his new documentary [The Central Park Five]. It tells the story of five black and Latino teens who were wrongly convicted of raping a jogger in New York City's Central Park in 1989. He talked about the police investigation, detailing the exculpatory evidence and inconsistencies that were ignored by law enforcement, the media, and the public at large, and about racial prejudice in the criminal justice system. Mr. Burns responded to questions submitted by members of the audience at the National Press Club Luncheon. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312068-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312068-1 Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Media officials talked about ways journalist can use social media to distribute news to a wider audience. Topics included YouTube's content partnerships; types of video presentations that work best; best practices for using social media; and adjusting social media platforms according to audience. They also responded to audience members' questions. "Social Media and You" was part of the Society of American Business Editors and Writers 50th anniversary spring conference. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311904-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311904-4 Wed, 15 May 2013 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 Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Joe Mathews moderated a panel discussion on the role of journalism and the pressures of the entertainment industry. Among the topics they addressed were the coverage of political news and events as "infotainment," presidential campaign coverage, media reporting false news from satire websites and aggregators, ways in which fictional films have created "truth," blurring lines between celebrities and politicians, and lack of gatekeepers to draw clear lines between entertainment and news. They responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311433-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311433-1 Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Interviews included visits to booths featuring technology about Internet data security, health care, and 3-D printing on January10, 2013. The previous day a video eyewear booth was visited. This is the last in a series of "The Communicators" interviews taped at the International CES, a show sponsored by the Consumer Electronics Association January 8-11, 2013, in Las Vegas. The interviews highlight some of the newest developments in TV and communications and consumer technology, as well as policy issues flowing from them. "The Communicators" talked with technology industry leaders, policymakers, and legislators, and with innovators showing technology products set to be unveiled during the coming year. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311456-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311456-1 Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT A panel of speakers from the public and private sectors talked about facial recognition technology and the privacy issues that arise as this technology becomes widespread. "Facing the Policy Issues of Facial Recognition Technology" was a panel of the Innovation Policy Summit held during the International CES, a show sponsored by the Consumer Electronics Association January 8-11, 2013, in Las Vegas.  http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310279-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310279-1 Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Former ABC News reporter and anchor Ted Koppel talked about the state of network news and the news consumption and the Internet have affeted quality reporting. He was interviewed by Marvin Kalb and responded to questions from members of the audience. The Kalb Report, "The Twilight of Network News: A Conversation with Ted Koppel on Democracy and the Press," was held in the main ballroom of the National Press Club. The Kalb Report was produced by the George Washington University, the Shorenstein Center at Harvard University, the National Press Club Journalism Institute, the University of Maryland University College, and the Philip Merrill College of Journalism at the University of Maryland. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309521-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309521-1 Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Julian Sanchez talked about the complexities of email privacy laws, in particular for federal investigations, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Email privacy had been in the news due to the FBI's investigation of emails between former director of the CIA David Petraeus' and his biographer Paula Broadwell. Topics included the Electronic Communications Privacy Act, which gave the FBI and other agencies a great deal of authority in gaining access to emails. Mr Sanchez explained some of the many assumptions that had changed during the 16 years since the law was enacted in 1986, and discussed the possibility of updating electronic privacy laws. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309509-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309509-3 Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Author Steven Johnson, co-founder and editor-in-chief of FEED, the former science and culture web magazine, talked about his life, career, and body of work and responded to telephone calls and electronic communicatons. He focused on issues such as communications technology, ways in which innovation affects government policy an daily lives, copyright and intellectual property, and the impact of developments in online technology and social media on the economy and lives of Americans. He is the author of eight books: [Interface Culture: How New Technology Transforms the Way We Create and Communicate] (1999); [Emergence: The Connected Lives of Ants, Brains, Cities, and Software] (2002); [Mind Wide Open: Your Brain and the Neuroscience of Everyday Life] (2005); [Everything Bad Is Good for You: How Today's Popular Culture Is Actually Making Us Smarter] (2005); [The Ghost Map: The Story of London's Most Terrifying Epidemic -- and How it Changed Science, Cities, and the Modern World] (2006); [The Invention of Air: A Story of Science, Faith, Revolution, and the Birth of America] (2008); [Where Good Ideas Come From: The Natural History of Innovation] (2010); [Future Perfect: The Case of Progress in a Networked Age] (2012). http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308085-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308085-1 Wed, 15 May 2013 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 Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT University student and online reporter Andrew Kaczynski talked about his work for the newly expanded politics section on BuzzFeed, an Internet-based social news organization that delivers original reporting, opinion, and viral content. He described his role in finding, researching, and releasing old video clips of politicians, noting that some statements from a person s early career do not reflect their current positions. He talked about the role of social media in reporting news, and joked about the difficulty of explaining BuzzFeed to his own parents. He also discussed his news sources and his decision to pursue reporting as a career. Andrew Kaczynski was born and grew up in Cleveland, Ohio, and went to school at Ohio University. In 2010, he had an internship with the Republican National Committee. He joined BuzzFeed in January, 2012. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307609-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307609-1 Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Mark Zuckerberg talked about the future of Facebook. These were his first remarks after the stock's initial public offering (IPO) which he called "disappointing." He talked about how its mobile app would drive future growth. He also discussed the company's acquisition of Instagram. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308093-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308093-1 Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Colbert King talked about his 22-year [Washington Post] career and the current political situation within the city's government. He described the crimes of council members Kwame Brown for bank fraud and campaign violations, and Harry Thomas Jr. for theft of funds and filing a false income tax return. He detailed the historical evolution of District of Columbia government, along with the troubled history of past administrations such as the arrest and conviction of former Mayor Marion Barry and recent charges of campaign irregularities surrounding the incumbent Mayor Vincent Gray. Colbert King was born in Washington, D.C., and attended Howard University. He has been a bank vice president, U.S. executive director of the World Bank, a Treasury Department deputy assistant secretary, and a State Department diplomat at the U.S. embassy in Bonn. He joined the [Post] editorial board in 1990 and was deputy editorial page editor from 2000 to 2007. He is married and has three adult sons. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307940-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307940-1 Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Walter Pincus talked about his career in journalism and some of his his recent writings on national security and defense issues. He detailed a couple of recent Pentagon projects he believes are examples of wasteful spending, such as a Huntsville, Alabama, Army band facility and an upgrade to the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad. He compared the amount spent on infrastructure money abroad to the amount spend domestically, saying that expenditures in the U.S. are more scrutinized and subject to budget cutbacks. He also related his role in the Valerie Plame investigation involving media leaks and the CIA, his reasons for getting a law degree in 2001, and reminisced about his experiences working for former Senator William Fullbright (D-AR). Mr. Pincus' career began as a [New York Times] copy boy. He received a Bachelor of Arts from Yale University in 1954 and served in the U.S. Army. He has worked for the [Wall Street Journal], [Washington Star], and [New Republic], joining the [Post] in 1975. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307296-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307296-1 Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Gore Vidal discussed his writing life with Jay Parini. Among the topics they discussed were his book on Abraham Lincoln, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, and Americans' unfamiliarity with their past. Mr. Vidal responded to questions from audience members. Gore Vidal is the author of more than twenty books, including [Lincoln], [Perpetual War for Perpetual Peace], and [Palimpsest: A Memoir]. He has also written five plays, numerous screenplays, and two hundred essays. He won the 1993 National Book Award for [United States: Essays, 1952 - 1992]. [Gore Vidal: Writer Against The Grain] was edited by Jay Parini. "Writer Against the Grain" was a session of the 2009 Key West Literary Seminar, held at the San Carlos Institute. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283950-8 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283950-8 Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified on the effects of the Cable Television and Consumer Protection Act of 1992 on the television marketplace and consumers twenty years after its passage. The Cable Television and Consumer Protection Act of 1992 was enacted to promote program diversity, promote market competition, and protect local broadcasts from being marginalized. The hearing was focused on investigating why, even with the law, cable subscriptions continue to increase and cable companies are reporting record 30-40% profit margins. Committee members floated ideas for legislation that may increase cable companies' transparency. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307216-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307216-1 Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Representatives for broadcast, satellite, cable, and online companies testified on the adequacy of existing communication laws for meeting the demands of new technology. Among the issues covered in the hearing were the Cable Act of 1992's "must carry" rules, mobile TV, video content on wireless devices, and innovations such as the Dish Network's auto-hop, which allows the consumer to skip commercials. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306796-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306796-1 Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Technology experts and journalists talked about the history, evolution and future of the internet. They touched on a wide variety of topics including the impact of new technologies and communications media on society, the use of social media to influence popular and political culture, Internet use in business, and how the Internet had changed news media. They also interacted with the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306295-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306295-1 Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Prime Minister David Cameron testified about his relationship with the press. He discussed the effect of his background before coming to office on his policies regarding media regulation, and meetings he had with James and Rupert Murdoch and Rebekah Brooks. He admitted he had genuine friendships with many media executives because of the work he did before coming into office. The Leveson Inquiry was established by Prime Minister David Cameron on July 13, 2011, to investigate the role of the press and police in the phone-hacking scandal surrounding the defunct British newspaper News of the World. The hearings are divided into four modules, or phases: 1) the relationship between the press and the public, and phone-hacking and other potentially illegal acts 2) relationships between the press and police 3) the relationship between press and politicians 4) recommendations for improved policy and regulation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306510-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306510-1 Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Prime Minister David Cameron testified about his relationship with the press, specifically Rupert and James Murdoch and Rebekah Brooks. He said that Ms. Brooks is a personal friend due to her marriage to his former classmate, Charlie Brooks. Texts exchanged between Ms. Brooks and Prime Minister Cameron were read aloud. He was also asked about his decision to hire former [New International] editor Andy Coulson as his communications director. The Leveson Inquiry was established by Prime Minister David Cameron on July 13, 2011, to investigate the role of the press and police in the phone-hacking scandal surrounding the defunct British newspaper News of the World. The hearings are divided into four modules, or phases: 1) the relationship between the press and the public, and phone-hacking and other potentially illegal acts 2) relationships between the press and police 3) the relationship between press and politicians 4) recommendations for improved policy and regulation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306510-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306510-2 Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Former Prime Minister Gordon Brown testified about his relationship with the press. He answered questions on his views of the media and his relationship with James and Rupert Murdoch and Rebekah Brooks, the "conflation" of fact and opinion within the British media, cultural changes in the press due to the Internet, and the [Sun]'s decision to print a story about his son's medical condition. Prime Minister David Cameron appointed Lord Justice Leveson on July 13, 2011, to investigate the role of the press and police in the phone-hacking scandal surrounding the defunct British newspaper [News of the World]. The hearings were divided into four modules, or phases: 1) the relationship between the press and the public, and phone-hacking and other potentially illegal acts 2) relationships between the press and police 3) the relationship between press and politicians 4) recommendations for improved policy and regulation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306507-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306507-1 Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Former Prime Minister Gordon Brown testified about his relationship with the press. He continued answering questions about his relationship with James and Rupert Murdoch, and an alleged call from Mr. Brown to Rupert Murdoch about Afghanistan and accusations that he was going to "wage war on Murdoch." Prime Minister David Cameron appointed Lord Justice Leveson on July 13, 2011, to investigate the role of the press and police in the phone-hacking scandal surrounding the defunct British newspaper [News of the World]. The hearings were divided into four modules, or phases: 1) the relationship between the press and the public, and phone-hacking and other potentially illegal acts 2) relationships between the press and police 3) the relationship between press and politicians 4) recommendations for improved policy and regulation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306507-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306507-2 Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT The Radio Television Correspondents Association presented awards to journalists for their contributions to the news industry. House Speaker John Boehner addressed the gathering, along with comedian and actor Wayne Brady who gave an improvisational performance that included audience participation. Video highlights showing the work of award recipients was shown. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306448-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306448-1 Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Chris Matthews was the featured speaker at the presentation of the 25th annual Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation journalism awards. The Ford Presidential Foundation honored the winners of its annual awards, established by former President Ford, for coverage of the presidency and for coverage of national defense issues. Mr. Matthews in his comments described his experience working for former House Speaker Tip O'Neill and talked about some of the mistakes he believes President Obama and Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney have made in their campaigns thus far. After his speech, he answered written questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306384-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306384-1 Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Rice University History Professor Douglas Brinkley talked about his new biography of long-time CBS "Evening News" anchor Walter Cronkite, who was often referred to as "the most trusted man in America." [Cronkite] chronicles his early life in Missouri and Texas and his United Press wire service reporting from the front lines of World War II. He shared stories of Cronkite's rise through the ranks of CBS News, including the task of anchoring the 1952 political conventions and the expansion of the CBS Evening News from 15 to 30 minutes in 1963. Brinkley suggests that while Cronkite's Evening News broadcasts aimed for political objectivity, his radio commentaries were what he terms "left leaning." Brinkley describes Cronkite's retirement at age 65 from the nightly newscast and his subsequent regret in choosing Dan Rather as his replacement. Brinkley discussed his research methods, which included access to Cronkite's private papers and interviews with over 150 people. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306094-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306094-1 Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Former [News of the World] Chief Executive Rebekah Brooks testified at a hearing on the phone-hacking scandal surrounding the defunct British newspaper. In this portion of the investigation, Ms. Brooks was asked questions about her career and her relationships with former Prime Ministers Brown and Blair and Rupert and James Murdoch. Prime Minister David Cameron appointed Lord Justice Leveson on July 13, 2011, to investigate the role of the press and police in the phone-hacking scandal surrounding the defunct British newspaper [News of the World]. The hearings were divided into four modules, or phases: 1) the relationship between the press and the public, and phone-hacking and other potentially illegal acts 2) relationships between the press and police 3) the relationship between press and politicians 4) recommendations for improved policy and regulation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305952-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305952-1 Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Journalists, politicians and celebrities gathered for the White House Correspondents' Association Annual Dinner. President Obama poked fun at himself and his Republican rivals and included jokes about a passage from his autobiography where he had eaten dog as a boy living in Indonesia. The president also said Mitt Romney would probably consider the dinner's location, the Washington Hilton, a "fixer upper." Following the president's remarks, comedian Jimmy Kimmel took to the stage, joking about the president's ears, the first lady's fitness campaign, and dinner attendees. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305614-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305614-1 Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Mike and Chris Wallace appeared at the Middlesex Community College Celebrity Forum. The father and son who have spent their lives in journalism talked about their profession, their relationship and issues of the day. They also responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/197821-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/197821-1 Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Correspondents talked about their experiences covering foreign wars and conflicts. They discussed returning to their normal life following a trip, perception of dangers, advice for new war reporters and photographers, and pressure to interact online and post to social sites. Afterward, they answered questions from audience members. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305254-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305254-3 Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Author and reporter Glenn Kessler discussed his role as fact checker for [The Washington Post]. In his newspaper column and online, he examines the statements of political figures and diplomats. Based upon his evaluation of the accuracy of the statements, he awards as many as four "Pinocchios" to the speaker, and explains his reasoning. He talked about the criticism of fact checking columns and websites from both the left and the right. He reviewed some of his "8 Worst Pinocchios of the Year," including an Internet advertisement from the Agenda Project suggesting that Republican plans for Medicare restructuring would endanger senior citizens. Mr. Kessler also shared stories about growing up in Cincinnati, Ohio. He described testifying at the trial of I. Lewis "Scooter" Libby in 2007. In addition, he explains the difference between a person speaking to a reporter on the record, on background, and off the record. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303324-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303324-1 Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Video Journalist Michelle Fields talked about her reporting on various issues for the Daily Caller 24-hour news site. She discussed an early interview with actor Matt Damon and his mother, her unanticipated involvement while covering the New York City Occupy Wall Street demonstrations, her experiences covering Congress, and attending a book signing party for talk show host Chris Matthews in which she interviewed [Washington Post] veterans Ben Bradlee and Bob Woodward, and the rise in citizen journalism. She spoke of her childhood and her political views. Michelle Fields was born in Los Angeles and received her degree in Political Science from Pepperdine University in 2011. She contributed video work for Reason TV and joined The Daily Caller in mid-2011. The Daily Caller, a 24-hour news and commentary website was founded by journalist Tucker Carlson, and Neil Patel, former chief policy adviser to Vice President Dick Cheney. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302838-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302838-1 Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Christopher Hitchens was interviewed in his home about his life and work following a diagnosis of esophageal cancer. He authored over a dozen books including his recent memoir, [Hitch-22]. Other titles include, [God Is Not Great], [The Trial of Henry Kissinger], [The Missionary Position: Mother Teresa in Theory and Practice], and [Thomas Jefferson: Author of America]. He was a contributing editor for the [Atlantic Monthly] magazine and a columnist for [Vanity Fair] magazine, where he has been writing articles about his diagnosis in the summer 2010 of stage four esophageal cancer. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297586-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297586-1 Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Michael Powell talked about the key issues affecting the cable industry and telecommunications overall. Topics included developments concerning the Internet, cyber security, advertising, and spectrum. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303052-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303052-1 Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT CBS News Chief Foreign Correspondent Lara Logan was interviewed by Marvin Kalb about her career in and the nature of foreign conflict coverage. She spoke bluntly about her perspective on U.S. involvement in Iraq, Afghanistan and Libya, and discussed the nature of reporting on a foreign conflict. Among her remarks she said the U.S. invasion of Iraq in 2003 was one of the "one of the worst ideas in history" and was based on lies. Ms. Logan answered questions from the audience during the last 20 minutes of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302519-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302519-1 Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Jill Abramson talked about her new position as the first female executive editor of the [New York Times] and her new book, [The Puppy Diaries: Raising a Dog Named Scout]. She discussed her career in journalism, motivation for writing, and the explosion of choices readers have for obtaining news and information. Video clips were shown of interviews from 1988, 1996, and 1998. She asserted that the [Times] is more irreplaceable than ever because of its authority and the quality of its journalism. She related the work done behind the scenes of some of the major stories covered by the paper and shared her vision of changes she wants to make. A video by Robert Redford from that day's opinion section of the [New York Times] Web site was shown. Jill Abramson worked for [American Lawyer], [Legal Times] and the [Wall Street Journal] before joining the [New York Times] as Washington bureau chief, and in 2003 became the paper's managing editor. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302072-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302072-1 Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Harvey Levin, creator of celebrity news site TMZ.com, discussed the future of news coverage. In his speech he predicted that television and the Web would merge in the next five years, and that broadcast and print media needed to reach out to younger audiences. He also talked about the importance of celebrity news. After his prepared his remarks, he answered written questions submitted by audience members. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302255-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302255-1 Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified on the high-speed wireless network planned by LightSquared, and concerns that the network would interfere with global positioning systems (GPS) used by farmers, contractors, and the aviation industry. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302035-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302035-1 Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Jon Leibowitz talked about the Federal Trade Commission's new framework for protecting consumer Internet privacy. The proposal includes a "Do Not Track" option in which consumers may opt out of having Internet activity tracked. Mr. Leibowitz answered questions from the audience following his speech. This program was part of a forum on Internet privacy co-sponsored by the American Civil Liberties Union, the Center for Digital Democracy, Consumer Action, Consumer Federation of America, Consumers Union, Consumer Watchdog, Electronic Privacy Information Center, Privacy Rights Clearinghouse, U.S. PIRG, and World Privacy Forum. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302004-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302004-1 Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT The British Culture, Media, and Sports Committee held a hearing on the [News of the World] phone hacking scandal. Tom Crone and Colin Myler contradicted testimony given by James Murdoch to the committee in July that he was unaware of the scope of illegal hacking of politicians and celebrities. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301417-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301417-1 Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Rupert Murdoch, News Corporation chair and CEO, and his son James Murdoch, chairman and chief executive of News International, testified on allegations of illegal phone hacking by News Corporation employees. Questions focused on the extent of their knowledge of criminal activity, settlements and confidentiality agreements made with prior victims, and allegations that police were bribed for information. The hearing was interrupted when a member of the public tried to accost Rupert Murdoch with a foam pie. There is also a brief period in which the satellite signal was interrupted. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300580-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300580-1 Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Andrew Rossi spoke about his documentary [Front Page: Inside the New York Times]. The film takes a look at the declining newspaper industry in general, and specifically at the [New York Times] through the eyes of the staff who cover the media. It features reporters David Carr and Brian Stelter and includes discussions over WikiLeaks as well as the aftermath of the 2009 decision to cut 100 jobs from the [Times] newsroom. Andrew Rossi's previous documentary was the story of a New York City restaurant family called [Le Cirque: A Table in Heaven]. It was shown on HBO. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300039-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300039-1 Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Pierre Thomas spoke about his career and current position as senior justice correspondent for ABC News. He focused on several recent stories including the death of Osama bin Laden and the shooting of Arizona U.S. Representative Gabrielle Giffords. Other segments included the use of cell phones in prisons, gang violence in Chicago, lax security at federal buildings, and the trial of Alaska Senator Ted Stevens. He explained how the stories came about, his use of sources, and ABC News' handling of stories for its different programs and platforms. Pierre Thomas was CNN Justice Correspondent from 1997 to 2000. Prior to that he was at The Washington Post. He has been with ABC News since 2000. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299854-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299854-1 Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Commentator and author Juan Williams spoke at a National Press Club Luncheon about his firing from National Public Radio (NPR) in 2010 following comments he made about Muslims on the "O'Reilly Factor." He focused his remarks on journalism and politics, arguing that the prevailing climate of both does not allow for honest discussion. After his speech, he responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299722-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299722-1 Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT David McCullough talked about his newest book, [The Greater Journey: Americans in Paris]. The book focuses on a group of Americans who spent time living in Paris between 1830 and 1900 to study, work, and further their vocation. By telling their story, McCullough shows the influence of French medicine, culture, art, and politics on the young United States. The Americans included Samuel F.B. Morse; James Fenimore Cooper; Charles Sumner; Elizabeth Blackwell who would go on to become the first female doctor in the U.S.; pianist Louis Gottschalk; Harriett Beecher Stowe; Henry James; John Singer Sargent; Thomas Edison; Henry Adams; and many more. This was the first of a two-part interview. The program identification number for Part Two is 299417-2. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299417-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299417-1 Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT The CEOs of AT&T, T-Mobile, Sprint Nextel, and consumer and worker advocates testified on the proposed merger of AT&T and T-Mobile. AT&T CEO Randall Stephenson argued that the merger will "drive innovation and competitive prices and give customers fewer dropped calls, faster speeds and better broadband Internet service." Sprint Nextel CEO Daniel Hess spoke against the merger noting that the combined forces of the two companies would roughly control 80 percent of the market. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299455-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299455-1 Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Julius Genachowski and Newton Minow spoke about the future of the telecommunications industry, their experiences as chairmen at the Federal Communications Commission, and the impact of new technologies on consumers and communications providers. They also responded to questions from members of the audience. Mr. Sesno moderated. The event marked the 50th anniversary of Minow's historic "vast wasteland" speech to the National Association of Broadcasters May 9, 1961, in which he severely criticized commercial television. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299390-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299390-1 Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Journalists, politicians and celebrities gathered for the White House Correspondents' Association Annual Dinner. President Obama gave humorous remarks focusing on the potential 2012 Republican presidential candidates. His speech featured a fake trailer for "The President's Speech," a spoof sequel to the film "The King's Speech." He was followed by "Saturday Night Live"' head writer Seth Meyers. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299256-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299256-1 Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chair Julius Genachowski talked with David Rubenstein about some of the issues before the FCC, as well as some of the recent rulings by the panel. Topics included the need for more spectrum for mobile devices, the proposed AT&T/T-Mobile merger, and the FCC's December 2010 ruling on network neutrality, a policy that requires Internet providers to allow content providers equal access to networks. Following the interview portion of the program, Chair Genachowski answered questions from audience members. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299130-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299130-1 Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Panelists talked about media and popular culture. This program was part of an Aspen Institute symposium on the state of race in the United States. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298953-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298953-5 Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT A memorial service was held to honor the life and career of [Washington Post] political columnist David Broder. Speakers included Vice President Joe Biden, PBS's Gwen Ifill, and [Washington Post] chairman and CEO Don Graham. Mr. Broder's four sons also euologized their father. David Broder won a Pulitzer in 1973 for his coverage of the Watergate scandal. He died on March 9th, 2011, and was 81 years old. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298779-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298779-1 Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT The Radio and Television Correspondents Association gathered for their annual dinner. Author, Actor and Comedian Larry Wilmore provided the entertainment for the evening. Jonathan Karl was awarded the Joan S. Barone Award for Excellence in Washington-based National Affairs/Public Policy Broadcasting. Richard Engel was awarded the David Bloom Award for Excellence in Enterprise Reporting. The 67th annual dinner was the first to be called the Congressional Correspondents' Dinner. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298716-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298716-1 Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Vivian Schiller talked about National Public Radio's (NPR) vision for the future of public radio and the achievements of NPR's member stations. She said the current federal budget deficit has made cuts to public broadcasting more likely now than during past budget debates. She further said those cuts would disproportionately impact NPR member stations in small and rural markets. Ms. Schiller also addressed the firing in 2010 of news analyst Juan Williams. She responded to written questions from audience members. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298358-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298358-1 Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Members of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) testified on the commission's national broadband plan and net neutrality, a policy that requires Internet providers to allow content providers equal access to networks. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298048-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298048-1 Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama said the world was "witnessing history unfold in Egypt and that the United States will continue to support an orderly and genuine transition to Democracy in that country." His remarks came shortly after reports that Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak planed to leave office soon. President Obama addressed the situation in Egypt at the beginning of a speech on expanding high-speed wireless networks. The President announced a goal of giving 98% of Americans high-speed wireless access within five years. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297954-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297954-1 Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT A memorial service for Walter Cronkite was held at the Lincoln Center. The former anchor of CBS News died on July 17, 2009, at the age of 92. His son, President Obama, former President Clinton, and former colleagues paid tribute to his professional career. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288808-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288808-1 Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT