President Obama and the Press
The Newseum’s Patty Rhule talked about the relationship between President Obama and the press and media. She discussed his support from celebrities as well as his efforts to control his image.
Description
The Newseum’s Patty Rhule talked about the relationship between President Obama and the press and media. She discussed his support from celebrities as well as his efforts to control his image.
Bell Ringer Assignment
- Describe the early relationship between President Obama and the media. How did this relationship change?
- What new media strategies did President Obama use to promote his policies?
- Why does Ms. Rhule say that President Obama was not a "First Amendment champion?" What actions did President Obama take to "control his image?"
Additional Resources
Participants
Vocabulary
- First Amendment
- Journalism
- Leak
- Media
- Popular Culture
- Press
- Satirical
- Social Media
- Subpoena
- Unscripted
- Whistleblower