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First Amendment Center of the Freedom Forum Institute

First Five

A weekly News, Politics and Government podcast
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First Five

First Amendment Center of the Freedom Forum Institute

First Five

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First Five

First Amendment Center of the Freedom Forum Institute

First Five

A weekly News, Politics and Government podcast
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Rep. Mark DeSaulnier of California discusses the reason for and expected benefits of his “Saving Local News Act of 2019” (H.R. 3126). If it becomes law, the bill would make it easier for local news organizations to gain non-profit tax status an
What does religious liberty actually mean? Author and lawyer Steven Collis talks about four very different Americans — a Catholic priest, an atheist, a Klamath Indian man, and a Christian baker — who put their reputations and livelihoods at ris
Mickey Osterreicher, general counsel for the National Press Photographers Association and a national expert, provides the latest updates on legal issues surrounding the growing use of drones to gather news, including photos and video.
Student journalists were recognized in two ways during the April 15 announcement of the 2019 Pulitzer Prizes. Pulitzer Administrator Dana Canedy recognized the work of Marjorie Stoneman Douglas High School student reporters after the February 2
An interview with John Gable, the founder of AllSides — a media technology company that exposes people to information and ideas from all sides of the political spectrum so they can better understand the world — and each other.
A discussion with Hadar Harris, executive director of the Student Press Law Center. The eighth in a series of podcasts exploring student journalism and celebrating 2019’s Year of the Student Journalist. Co-sponsored by the Freedom Forum Institu
A discussion with Alex Connor, editor-in-chief of the Iowa State Daily in Ames, Iowa. The seventh in a series of podcasts exploring student journalism and celebrating 2019’s Year of the Student Journalist. Co-sponsored by the Freedom Forum Inst
“Joseph Pulitzer: Voice of the People,” a new film airing April 12 on PBS as part of its American Masters series, provides unique insight into Pulitzer’s innovative approach to journalism excellence that still resonates more than a century late
A discussion with Mike Simons, advisor for the yearbook at Corning-Painted Post High School in Corning, N.Y. The sixth in a series of podcasts exploring student journalism and celebrating 2019’s Year of the Student Journalist. Co-sponsored by t
A discussion with Maya Goldman, editor-in-chief at The Michigan Daily at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. The fifth in a series of podcasts exploring student journalism and celebrating 2019’s Year of the Student Journalist. Co-sponsored b
A discussion with Scott Morris, adviser to The Flor-Ala at the University of North Alabama. The fourth in a series of podcasts exploring student journalism and celebrating 2019’s Year of the Student Journalist. Co-sponsored by the Freedom Forum
A discussion with Ginny Bixby, assignment editor of The Blue & Gray Press at Mary Washington University in Fredericksburg, Va. The third in a series of podcasts exploring student journalism and celebrating 2019’s Year of the Student Journalist.
A discussion with Melody Gebremedhin, an editor for The Paw Print, at Pullman High School in Pullman, Wash. The second in a series exploring student journalism and celebrating 2019’s Year of the Student Journalist. Co-sponsored by the Freedom F
A discussion with Adriana Chavira, advisor to student publications at Daniel Pearl Magnet High School, in Van Nuys, Calif., on why her students felt compelled recently to write an editorial in support of free press – and how her student publica
What do Americans know about the First Amendment, and how do they feel about the hot button issues?
While most people are distracted by watching the White House, states are trying to pass laws that will chill the freedom to protest.
How can the media help people understand complex issues?
We delve into one of the most controversial cases on the Supreme Court's docket this year, Masterpiece Cakeshop, and what the decision means for First Amendment and LGBTQ rights. 
Can sites like Facebook censor fake news and hate speech? Can the government make them? And if so — is that a good idea?
Gene Policinski talks with the Women’s Media Center about their recent report on the status of women of color in the American media.
Four student journalists at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School describe the experience of reporting on the shooting that occurred at their own school.
Does freedom of the press apply to high school students? Lata Nott interviews two student journalists about their fight to publish a story their school censored.
Law and journalism professor Stephen Solomon talks about how symbolic speech as a form of protest—like taking a knee during the National Anthem—has a long history in America.
Mickey Osterreicher, lawyer for the National Press Photographers Association, discusses how regulations on drone photography can limit freedom of the press.
In this episode Lata sits down with First Amendment lawyer Floyd Abrams, author of the book "The Soul of the First Amendment", to discuss free speech and how it applies to communications on the internet. Floyd outlines The Fairness Doctrine of
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