The State and Future of the News Business

Leonard Downie Jr, Executive Editor of the Washington Post, focused on the changes in the news industry. He stated that the addition of the … read more

Leonard Downie Jr, Executive Editor of the Washington Post, focused on the changes in the news industry. He stated that the addition of the internet allows correspondents to do extensive research faster and that everyone can access news immediately. He also talked about the challenges of covering the military action in Yugoslavia and the 2000 presidential campaign. After his prepared remarks he took questions from the audience. close

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The State and Future of the News Business

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Program ID:
123471-1
Category:
Public Affairs Event
Format:
Speech
Location:
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
First Aired:
Jun 05, 1999 | 9:59pm EDT | C-SPAN 1
Last Aired:
Jun 06, 1999 | 7:01am EDT | C-SPAN 1

Airing Details

  • Jun 05, 1999 | 9:59pm EDT | C-SPAN 1
  • Jun 06, 1999 | 12:56am EDT | C-SPAN 1
  • Jun 06, 1999 | 7:01am EDT | C-SPAN 1
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