New Media Impact on U.S. Democracy
Panelists discussed the impact of talk radio and television programs on presidential politics. They examined why candidates utilize these ne… read more
Panelists discussed the impact of talk radio and television programs on presidential politics. They examined why candidates utilize these new media to communicate with voters, and why voters use these forums to obtain much of their information about the candidates. Following the panel discussion the audience asked questions of the speakers. close
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Marvin Kalb Founding Director Harvard University->Shorenstein (Joan) Center on the Press, Politics, and Public Policy
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