The Role of Media in Politics

The panelists discussed the role the news media plays in both public opinion and politics and whether the influence of news media shapes the… read more

The panelists discussed the role the news media plays in both public opinion and politics and whether the influence of news media shapes the national debate. Stephen Hess, Senior Fellow, Brookings Institute, discussed the differences between the Press and the Media. He liked the increased exposure of candidates with cable news and other media but compared the differences between journalists and talk show hosts who report journalism. Richard Noyes, Director, Center for Media and Public Affairs, noted the change in TV coverage since the 1988 campaign and how the networks were taking more control from the candidates as to how they cover the races. close

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  • Betsy Hart Director Heritage Foundation->Lectures and Seminars
  • Stephen Hess Senior Fellow Brookings Institution->Governance Studies Program
  • Richard Noyes Director Center for Media and Public Affairs->Election Assessment
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The Role of Media in Politics

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Program ID:
33025-1
Category:
Public Affairs Event
Format:
Forum
Location:
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
First Aired:
Oct 08, 1992 | 9:22pm EDT | C-SPAN 1
Last Aired:
Oct 10, 1992 | 7:53am EDT | C-SPAN 2

Airing Details

  • Oct 08, 1992 | 9:22pm EDT | C-SPAN 1
  • Oct 09, 1992 | 6:26am EDT | C-SPAN 1
  • Oct 09, 1992 | 5:33pm EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • Oct 10, 1992 | 2:53am EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • Oct 10, 1992 | 7:53am EDT | C-SPAN 2
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