Freedom of the Press and Democracy

The guests discussed the lack of a free press in Russia, and the need for a free press in a democracy. They examined the role of the press i… read more

The guests discussed the lack of a free press in Russia, and the need for a free press in a democracy. They examined the role of the press in maintaining Boris Yeltsin’s power and in electing Vladimir Putin. They also

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  • Frank Bond Host Freedom Forum
  • Paul Goble Assistant Director Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty->Broadcasting
  • Gene Mater Media Consultant Freedom Forum->International Programs
  • Vladislav Zubok Senior Researcher Soviet Inst. for the USA and Canada
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Freedom of the Press and Democracy

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Program ID:
156162-1
Category:
Public Affairs Event
Format:
Forum
Location:
Alexandria, Virginia, United States
First Aired:
Mar 24, 2000 | 6:54pm EST | C-SPAN 1

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  • Mar 24, 2000 | 6:54pm EST | C-SPAN 1
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