A discussion revolving around whether the First Amendment gives broadcasters the right to be unfair, and what the proper relationship between the government and the media should be. Featuring Harry S. Ashmore, Rick J. Carlson, Harry Kalven, Fred Warner Neal, Paul Porter, Lord Ritchie-Calder, Lawrence Rogers ,Richard Salant, Harvey Wheeler, and Thomas H. Wolf. Broadcasting and the First Amendment V. 1 tape. [Transcript 5:4]. [LC 73-762722].

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