00 / 00 Tom Wicker discusses his book "On Press: A Top Reporters Life In, And Reflection On, American Journalism" BROADCAST: May. 18, 1978 | DURATION: 00:47:59 Synopsis Wicker discusses advocacy journalism versus objective journalism, freedom of the press, and the role of the press in American society. Details Broadcast Date May. 18, 1978 Physical Format 1 sound tape reel (ca. 53.58 min.) : 10 1/2 in. Duration 47 minutes, 59 seconds Digital Format WAV Ownership The Chicago History Museum Language English Topics Journalism & Broadcasting American History & Politics Law, Crime, Prison World History & Politics People Authors, Writers Journalists Tags WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Wicker, Tom Audiotapes. Radio programs. Seeger, Pete, 1919-2014 Advocacy journalism Sensationalism in journalism Autobiography Pentagon Papers Self-censorship Freedom of the press Journalistic ethics Journalistic ethics--United States White House correspondent National security Kissinger, Henry, 1923- Johnson, Lyndon B. (Lyndon Baines), 1908-1973 Related Programs Interviewing Willam Witherspoon Jun. 9, 1964 William Witherspoon in conversation with Studs Terkel Jun. 9, 1964 Neil Postman discusses his book "Teaching as a Conserving Activity" Nov. 6, 1979 Interview with Sara Lidman Nov. 6, 1973 Christine Fox, Annie Merrill, Jennie Wilkes of the BBC 1975 Discussing the book "Reagan's America: Innocents At Home" with author, journalist, and historian Garry Wills Jan. 26, 1987