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 Pete Hamill in conversation with Studs Terkel Dec. 9, 1977 Chapter 2 of 13 of "Hard Times: Voices of the Great Depression" [includes introduction by Studs] 1971 Pat Watters discusses his book "Angry Middle-Aged Man" Jan. 13, 1977 Interview with members of the Chicago 8 Mar. 26, 1988 Discussing the book "Common Ground: A Turbulent Decade in the Lives of Three American Families" with the author Tony Lukas Mar. 30, 1986 John Bergman, Mike Bail, Jill Reiner, Tom Swift, Geese Theatre Company in conversation with Studs Terkel May. 23, 1988