Moderated by Barrie M. Hartman. The panel discusses the sometimes uneasy relationships between the American public, political structure, and media. Douglass Cater addresses and challenges the stereotype of the newspaper reporter in Washington. Samuel Chavkin examines the ways that government actions have affected journalism and led to self-censorship. Sidney Hyman argues that people interpret television and print journalism differently, leading to misunderstanding and tension. Molly Ivins wonders how to limit hostility toward the press while respecting the first amendment, also touching on concepts like objectivity and corrections. Audience questions address television journalism, sensationalism, and Rupert Murdoch.
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Moderated by Barrie M. Hartman. The panel discusses the sometimes uneasy relationships between the American public, political structure, and media. Douglass Cater addresses and challenges the stereotype of the newspaper reporter in Washington. Samuel Chavkin examines the ways that government actions have affected journalism and led to self-censorship. Sidney Hyman argues that people interpret television and print journalism differently, leading to misunderstanding and tension. Molly Ivins wonders how to limit hostility toward the press while respecting the first amendment, also touching on concepts like objectivity and corrections. Audience questions address television journalism, sensationalism, and Rupert Murdoch.
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