After Words
Brian Jennings
2009-07-02T20:57:17-04:00https://ximage.c-spanvideo.org/eyJidWNrZXQiOiJwaWN0dXJlcy5jLXNwYW52aWRlby5vcmciLCJrZXkiOiJGaWxlc1wvMzE3XC8yODY4NTEtbS5qcGciLCJlZGl0cyI6eyJyZXNpemUiOnsiZml0IjoiY292ZXIiLCJoZWlnaHQiOjUwNn19fQ==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 The doctrine, enacted in 1979 and repealed by the Reagan administration in 1987, required airing opposing viewpoints on television and radio.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 mak
Brian Jennings talked about his book Censorship: The Threat to Silence Talk Radio (Threshold Editions; May 5, 2009). In his book the conserv…
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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 The doctrine, enacted in 1979 and repealed by the Reagan administration in 1987, required airing opposing viewpoints on television and radio.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 mak close
Brian Jennings talked about his book Censorship: The Threat to Silence Talk Radio (Threshold Editions; May 5, 2009). In his book the conserv… read more
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 mak close
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