Freedom of the Press and Democracy

Participants discussed the important role of a free press in a democracy. They also focused on the challenges of establishing independent me… read more

Participants discussed the important role of a free press in a democracy. They also focused on the challenges of establishing independent media outlets in the states of the former Soviet Union after many decades of state controlled media. After their discussion they took questions from the audience. close

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  • Paul Goble Assistant Director Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty->Broadcasting
  • Conrad Hehenlohe Professor New York University->Center for War, Peace, and the Media
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Freedom of the Press and Democracy

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Program ID:
122541-1
Category:
Public Affairs Event
Format:
Forum
Location:
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
First Aired:
Apr 16, 1999 | 3:41am EDT | C-SPAN 2
Last Aired:
Apr 16, 1999 | 6:58pm EDT | C-SPAN 1

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  • Apr 16, 1999 | 3:41am EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • Apr 16, 1999 | 6:58pm EDT | C-SPAN 1
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