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 Helmut Frenz discusses Amnesty International Sep. 22, 1980 Studs Presents Joy Street V: Interview with Hans Mattick, Earl Dotty and John Ray 1965 Tribute to Paul B. Robeson Discussing the book, "Nothin' But Good Times Ahead" with journalist and author Molly Ivins Sep. 29, 1993 Discussing "The Black Family in Slavery and Freedom, 1750-1925," with author and historian Herbert Gutman Oct. 26, 1976 Lucien Bodard discusses his book "Green Hell: Massacre of the Brazilian Indians" ; part 2 1972