Media

Because a vigorous and vigilant media is essential to a democracy, Bill Moyers has devoted significant reporting time not only to press coverage of specific issues, but also to ways in which media’s impact and journalistic power have been diluted by media consolidation, government deregulation and the lack of community and minority ownership. Learn more about what you read, watch and experience with Moyers’ own media below.

EXPLORE Media

Michael Copps, Mignon Clyburn
December 5, 2012 | News & Notes

Commissioner Mignon Clyburn told a Senate hearing committee that she wishes to give the public a “more robust opportunity to engage.” Continue reading

Rupert Murdoch (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
December 5, 2012 | On Democracy

Ask the FCC this basic question: What part of NO don’t you understand? Continue reading

FCC Chairman Julias Genachowski. (photo credit: flickr user wiredbike)
December 4, 2012 | News & Notes

The FCC’s current consideration to relax media ownership rules is eerily reminiscent of a similar effort — and consequential public outrage — five years ago. Continue reading

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December 4, 2012
Learn how big media companies are not just controlling the message, but American democracy as a result.
Federal Communications Commission Chairman Julius Genachowski (AP Photo/Danny Johnston, File)
December 3, 2012 | Q&A

Free Press’ CEO talks with Bill about the campaign to stop the FCC from relaxing rules limiting media cross-ownership in cities. Continue reading

FreePress.net's infographic outlines five reasons to care about the FCC's plans to relax rules about media consolidation.
December 3, 2012

Tell the Federal Communications Commission you’re concerned about relaxing the rules that limit the number of newspapers and major television and radio stations a corporation may own in the same city. Continue reading

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November 8, 2012 | Cartoons
Don't let the voters put a stop to $6 billion in free-market activity that's good for the economy and good for America.
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October 31, 2012 | Q&A

The Nation‘s Greg Kaufmann describes America’s poverty problem, how it’s being ignored, and what everyone should be doing about it. Continue reading

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October 26, 2012

Kathleen Hall Jamieson and Marty Kaplan join Bill to assess the true value of the 2012 political debates, and weigh in on campaign communication tactics in the home stretch. Continue reading

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October 26, 2012

Web Exclusive: Kathleen Hall Jamieson and Marty Kaplan assess how presidential debates and campaign ads serve the public interest. Continue reading

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