 | 2008 MAY
May 19, 2008
Supreme Court Upholds Child Pornography Law
The Supreme Court upheld a 2003 federal law's provision criminalizing the promotion or presentation of child pornography. Marcia Coyle of the National Law Journal analyzes the Court's decision.
     
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| May 16, 2008
MySpace-related Suicide Puts Focus on Cyber Bullying
A Missouri woman was indicted on federal charges related to the suicide of a 13-year-old MySpace user this week. An Internet and privacy lawyer considers the world of cyber bullying and how the law and the use of the Web intersect.
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| May 16, 2008
Olympics Highlight Press Curbs in China
Though the Chinese have made efforts to increase press freedoms for foreign journalists covering the 2008 Summer Olympic Games in Beijing, reporters are still expecting to encounter some challenges based on long-standing restrictions and mentalities.
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| May 8, 2008
Role of Young Voters in Politics Continues to Grow
Young people are continuing to play a larger, more expanded role in politics, using new methods and networking technology. The authors of "Millennial Makeover: MySpace, YouTube and the Future of American Politics" examine the trend.
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| May 7, 2008
Media Tackles Sensitive Race Issue in 2008 Election
This year, media analysts have viewed much of the 2008 primary season through the prism of race. A panel of experts discusses the way the media have covered the issue of race so far this election season.
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| APRIL
April 24, 2008
Government Curries Favor With Military News Analysts
The Pentagon may influence the analysis of some retired military personnel who appear on television news programs, the New York Times recently reported. Media insiders discuss the details of this murky world of defense companies, the current administration and the war in Iraq.
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| April 18, 2008
Pittsburgh Media Adapts to Shifting News Landscape
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette is preparing for the demands of covering the presidential primary campaign by focusing mainly on online reporting and adapting to a changing media landscape. Jeffrey Brown reports on the Post-Gazette's strategy.
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| April 11, 2008
In Wake of Iraq Report, Troop Levels Stir Debate
This week, Gen. David Petraeus and Amb. Ryan Crocker spoke to Congressional panels about the current situation in Iraq and President Bush backed shorter Iraq troop tours. Analysts Mark Shields and David Brooks discuss the week in the news.
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| April 8, 2008
Newsman Roger Mudd Reflects on 'Glory Days of Television News'
In his new book, "The Place to Be", veteran television news journalist and former NewsHour correspondent Roger Mudd describes more than 20 years working in the Washington bureau of CBS News and assesses the future of the television news business.
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| April 4, 2008
1968: Turning Points in History
Under the weight of an unpopular war, President Johnson announced on March 31, 1968 that he would not seek another term. Four days later, civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. was killed. NewsHour senior producer Michael Mosettig recounts the events from his vantage point as a reporter in Washington, D.C.
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| April 1, 2008
Journalist Describes Army Unit Tour in Afghanistan
Elizabeth Rubin, a contributing writer for the New York Times Magazine, describes life for a U.S. Army company assigned to a remote outpost in Afghanistan.
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| MARCH
March 31, 2008
Famed Cambodian-born Journalist Dith Pran Dies
Dith Pran, the Cambodian journalist for the New York Times who documented and barely escaped the Khmer Rouge's "killing fields" in the 1970s, died Sunday. He was 65.
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| March 28, 2008
South by Southwest Festival Changes Music's Tune
For about a week each year, hundreds of bands perform at more than 80 venues throughout Austin at the annual South by Southwest festival, which has become a major showcase for budding and established musicians, the music industry and music fans.
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| March 24, 2008
As Iraq War Pushes On, Media Coverage Shifts
As the U.S. military death toll in Iraq hit 4,000 and the war entered its fifth year, a study by the Pew Research Center found that the number of news stories about the Iraq war has fallen dramatically in the past year. Media analysts assess how the press is covering the conflict and the impact on public awareness of the war.
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| March 17, 2008
Justices to Hear Broadcast Indecency Case
The U.S. Supreme Court agreed Monday to hear arguments regarding the use of profanities on radio and television broadcasts, the first time the court will rule on such indecency matters in 30 years.
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| March 10, 2008
Media's Role in Volatile '08 Race Draws Fresh Scrutiny
The media's breakneck coverage of the 2008 primaries has drawn reactions from critics and campaigns on a number of issues: from unreliable poll numbers to the debate over whether the press has been too kind to Barack Obama or too hard on Hillary Clinton. Four media analysts discuss the coverage of the primaries.
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| March 7, 2008
Shields, Brooks Weigh Democrats' Delegate Disputes
The fight for the Democratic nomination was shaken up once again this week as Hillary Clinton defeated Barack Obama in the Ohio and Texas primaries. Also, Florida and Michigan might hold new primaries after they were stripped of their delegates for holding early contests. Mark Shields and David Brooks discuss the week's news.
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| March 3, 2008
Obama, Clinton in Dead Heat as Ohio, Texas Elections Draw Near
With the Ohio and Texas primaries tomorrow and polls showing both candidates in a dead heat, Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama are making their final pushes in these two critical states. Gwen Ifill reports from the campaign trail.
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| FEBRUARY
February 28, 2008
New York Times Article Questions PBS's Relevancy
On Sunday, Feb. 17, The New York Times published an article entitled "Is PBS Still Necessary?" The piece touched off debate within the Times community, and when the paper's Web site later closed its comments section, the article had received more than 800 responses. The NewsHour has received more than 6,600 responses.
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| February 27, 2008
Editor Reflects on Buckley's Conservative Legacy
William F. Buckley, Jr. -- a commentator and author credited with helping found the modern American conservative movement -- died Wednesday at age 82. Paul Gigot, the Wall Street Journal's editorial page editor, reflects on Buckley's legacy.
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| February 27, 2008
Media Experts Answered Questions on Election Coverage
Throughout the primary election cycle, news organizations have covered the ups and downs of the races and the candidates' records -- drawing reactions from campaigns and critics alike. Two media experts answered your questions on the media's coverage of the presidential primaries.
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| February 25, 2008
Times Article on McCain Fuels Controversy over Coverage
A New York Times article published last week suggesting that Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., had an improper relationship with a Washington lobbyist sparked debate over the media's role in covering presidential politics and prompted a response by the Times' ombudsman. Experts weigh the relationship between media and politics.
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| February 25, 2008
Clinton, Obama Exchange Attacks on Campaign Tactics
Presidential hopefuls Sens. Hillary Clinton, D-N.Y., and Barack Obama, D-Ill. condemned each other's use of negative campaigning on the trail this weekend. Ohio voters received fliers attacking Clinton's trade and health plans, while a photo showing Obama in traditional Somali dress circulated the Internet.
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| February 22, 2008
Viewers Voice Thoughts on PBS Relevance Debate
Jeffrey Brown provides an update on a discussion over the relevancy of PBS, which was sparked by a Feb. 17 New York Times article entitled "Is PBS Still Necessary?" To date, the Online NewsHour has posted some 6,000 viewer comments on the role of PBS and the NewsHour in the media landscape.
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| February 22, 2008
Shields, Brooks Mull Democratic Race, McCain Media Flap
This week, Democratic candidates Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama debated in Texas before the state's primary, questions surfaced in the New York Times about presumptive GOP nominee John McCain's ties to a lobbyist and Cuban leader Fidel Castro stepped down. Analysts Mark Shields and David Brooks discuss the week's news.
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| February 21, 2008
McCain Confronts Allegations of Close Ties to Lobbyist
On Thursday, presumptive GOP presidential nominee Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., challenged allegations that he had an improper relationship with a lobbyist that were raised in a New York Times article, calling it a "hit and run smear campaign."
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| February 13, 2008
TV Writers Vote to End Union's 3-Month Strike
Members of the Writers Guild of America returned to work Wednesday, after voting to end a 100-day strike that left many out of work and TV shows in reruns. Michael Winship, president of the WGA-East, discusses the details of the agreement reached with the studios.
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| February 7, 2008
Lipitor TV Spots Raise Debate Over Advertising Practices
A House Committee is exploring whether ads for the cholesterol drug Lipitor mislead the public because spokesman Dr. Robert Jarvik is not licensed to practice medicine and used a stunt double in a scene that portrays him rowing. Representatives of the pharmaceutical industry and consumers union debate advertising practices.
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| February 4, 2008
Clinton, Obama Fight to Finish for Super Tuesday Voters
Democratic contenders Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama, facing a tight race in recent polls, made their final Feb. 5 pitches Monday. After a report on the latest Democratic campaign news, analysts examine the candidates' ad strategies and reporters preview the Super Tuesday contests.
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| February 4, 2008
GOP Candidates Stump Across U.S. for Feb. 5 Support
GOP candidates spread out across the country Monday in a fierce final bid for crucial Super Tuesday voters. After a look at the news from the Republican campaign trail, analysts consider candidates' media strategies and reporters preview the Republican stakes on Feb. 5.
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| February 4, 2008
Polls Show Clinton and Obama in Dead Heat; McCain Leads GOP Pack
Recent polls show Democratic candidates Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton running virtually even, while John McCain leads the GOP with Mitt Romney a distant second. The president of the Pew Research Center analyzes recent campaign polls.
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| JANUARY
January 21, 2008
L.A. Times Fires Another Editor Amid Dispute Over Cost-cutting
For the third time in less than three years, the Los Angeles Times has fired its top editor -- this time ousting James O'Shea -- for rejecting an order to impose $4 million in budget cuts. Media experts offer analysis of the struggles at the newspaper.
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| January 2, 2008
HBO's 'The Wire' Explores Troubled Side of Baltimore
Jeffrey Brown reports on the HBO series "The Wire," which looks at the troubled streets of Baltimore through an unusual lens, and talks to creator David Simon about his attempt to break the traditional "cop show" genre.
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| 2007 DECEMBER
December 24, 2007
From Darfur to Afghanistan: Insider Forum Highlights
For the past four months viewers have been submitting questions to our expert panels on subjects ranging from the Bush Administration's efforts to slows the spread of AIDS in Africa to U.S. Poet Laureate Charles Simic's view of modern poetry. Now, we take a look back at some of the highlights of Insider Forum.
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| December 19, 2007
Time Names Russia's Putin 'Person of the Year' in New Sign of Influence
Time magazine named Russian President Vladimir Putin its "Person of the Year" Wednesday -- the latest sign of Putin's rise as a key player on the world stage. A Time editor and a policy expert examine Putin's leadership and how he may further influence Russian politics.
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| December 17, 2007
FCC Weighs Changing Media 'Cross-ownership' Rules
The FCC will vote Tuesday on whether media companies should be permitted to own both a newspaper and broadcast station in the same market. Jeffrey Brown reports on the pending "cross-ownership" proposal, and then media experts discuss its potential impact.
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| December 14, 2007
The NewsHour Switches to High-Definition Broadcasting Format
The NewsHour is moving from standard-definition video to the higher-definition HD video format. Jeffrey Brown goes behind the scenes at The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer to explain the technology and its impact on viewers.
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| December 14, 2007
Extended Interview: NewsHour's Chris Dee and WETA's Christopher Lane
In an extended version of the interview aired on Friday, NewsHour Director of Production Operations Chris Dee and WETA's Vice President of Engineering Christopher Lane talk about the NewsHour's transition to high-definition programming.
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| December 14, 2007
The NewsHour Goes High Definition
Starting Monday December 17, the NewsHour began broadcasting in HDTV-- high-definition television. While this gives viewers a bigger and better picture, it provides an array of challenges for our newsroom. To better explain what you're seeing and why, NewsHour staff answered your questions.
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| December 14, 2007
NewsHour High-Definition Broadcast FAQ
Editor's note: On Dec. 17, 2007, the NewsHour with Jim Lehrer will become one of the first television news programs to broadcast in high definition.
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| December 10, 2007
Extended Interview: NewsHour Director Steve Howard
In an extended version of the interview aired Friday, Director Steve Howard talks to Jeffrey Brown about the NewsHour's transition to a high-definition broadcast.
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| December 5, 2007
House Considers Changes to Media-Ownership Rules
The House Telecommunications and Internet Subcommittee heard testimony on Wednesday from top FCC officials on whether media companies should be permitted to own both a newspaper and a broadcast station in the same market. The NewsHour reports on the proposed rule changes and congressional reaction to the measure.
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