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Tom Wicker discusses his book "On Press: A Top Reporters Life In, And Reflection On, American Journalism"

BROADCAST: May. 18, 1978 | DURATION: 00:54:05

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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
54 minutes, 5 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Journalism & Broadcasting

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

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