http://www.freepress.net/newsroom/mediaminutes Media Minutes Podcast en Media Minutes Podcast Stevie Converse and Candace Clement A new report documents how conservative talk radio shock jocks create an echo chamber that reaches across the country. And talk of resurrecting the Fairness Doctrine never fails to rile up the conservative base. But there's no plan to bring it back. A new report documents how conservative talk radio shock jocks create an echo chamber that reaches across the country. And talk of resurrecting the Fairness Doctrine never fails to rile up the conservative base. But there's no plan to bring it back. http://www.freepress.net/audio/download/46050/MM+11-21-08.mp3 Fri, 21 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0800 5:00 Stop Big Media, Media Consolidation, conservative talk radio, Craig Aaron, fairness doctrine, Stevie Converse and Candace Clement Verizon Wireless' purchase of rural wireless carrier Alltel has been approved. And public interest groups are concerned about the consequences for consumers. And a new Nielsen study refutes one of broadcasters' main arguments for more media consolidation. Verizon Wireless' purchase of rural wireless carrier Alltel has been approved. And public interest groups are concerned about the consequences for consumers. And a new Nielsen study refutes one of broadcasters' main arguments for more media consolidation. http://www.freepress.net/audio/download/45838/MM+11+14+08.mp3 Fri, 14 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0800 5:00 Stop Big Media, Media Consolidation, conservative talk radio, Craig Aaron, fairness doctrine, Media Consolidation, Adam Lynn, Alltell, Consumers Union, Joel Kelsey, Stevie Converse and Candace Clement The FCC voted to open white spaces for public use and unlicensed devices. And the Supreme Court takes on the FCC v. Fox “fleeting expletives” case. The FCC voted to open white spaces for public use and unlicensed devices. And the Supreme Court takes on the FCC v. Fox “fleeting expletives” case. http://www.freepress.net/audio/download/45670/MM+11+07+08.mp3 Tue, 11 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0800 5:02 Stop Big Media, Media Consolidation, conservative talk radio, Craig Aaron, fairness doctrine, Media Consolidation, Adam Lynn, Alltell, Consumers Union, Joel Kelsey, Cheryl Leanza, obscenity, Supreme Court, United Church of Christ, unlicensed devices, Stevie Converse and Candace Clement A new study on media coverage of the presidential campaign shows that the media is biased – for whoever is perceived to be winning the “horse race.” And what are the scariest things about the media? Happy Halloween. A new study on media coverage of the presidential campaign shows that the media is biased – for whoever is perceived to be winning the “horse race.” And what are the scariest things about the media? Happy Halloween. http://www.freepress.net/audio/download/45456/MM+10+31+08.mp3 Fri, 31 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0700 5:01 Stop Big Media, Media Consolidation, conservative talk radio, Craig Aaron, fairness doctrine, Media Consolidation, Adam Lynn, Alltell, Consumers Union, Joel Kelsey, Cheryl Leanza, obscenity, Supreme Court, United Church of Christ, unlicensed devices, Halloween, journalism, Media & Election Coverage, Project for Excellence in Journalism, Quality Journalism, Stevie Converse and Candace Clement Public interest groups and tech innovators are cheering an FCC report that may clear the way for using empty TV channels to connect millions of people to the Internet. And dozens of small, independent magazines have been forced to shut down their operations. Public interest groups and tech innovators are cheering an FCC report that may clear the way for using empty TV channels to connect millions of people to the Internet. And dozens of small, independent magazines have been forced to shut down their operations. http://www.freepress.net/audio/download/45261/MM+10+24+08.mp3 Fri, 24 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0700 5:02 Stop Big Media, Media Consolidation, conservative talk radio, Craig Aaron, fairness doctrine, Media Consolidation, Adam Lynn, Alltell, Consumers Union, Joel Kelsey, Cheryl Leanza, obscenity, Supreme Court, United Church of Christ, unlicensed devices, Halloween, journalism, Media & Election Coverage, Project for Excellence in Journalism, Quality Journalism, Future of the Internet, Public Media, Clamor, independent media, Jen Angel, Stevie Converse and Candace Clement The Open Debate Coalition wants to change the format of political debates to make them accountable and open to the people. And privacy policies are important to consumers – but they take too long to read. A new study from Carnegie Mellon shows the need for change. The Open Debate Coalition wants to change the format of political debates to make them accountable and open to the people. And privacy policies are important to consumers – but they take too long to read. A new study from Carnegie Mellon shows the need for change. http://www.freepress.net/audio/download/45101/MM+10+17+08.mp3 Fri, 17 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0700 5:04 Stop Big Media, Media Consolidation, conservative talk radio, Craig Aaron, fairness doctrine, Media Consolidation, Adam Lynn, Alltell, Consumers Union, Joel Kelsey, Cheryl Leanza, obscenity, Supreme Court, United Church of Christ, unlicensed devices, Halloween, journalism, Media & Election Coverage, Project for Excellence in Journalism, Quality Journalism, Future of the Internet, Public Media, Clamor, independent media, Jen Angel, Adam Green, Aleecia McDonald, digital privacy, elections, Open Debate Coalition, Stevie Converse and Candace Clement New state laws and FCC regulations have been detrimental to PEG access centers and programming across the country. Congress held a hearing to assess the damage. And guest commentator Megan Tady wants our new president to address the digital divide and work to make high-speed broadband accessible to everyone. New state laws and FCC regulations have been detrimental to PEG access centers and programming across the country. Congress held a hearing to assess the damage. And guest commentator Megan Tady wants our new president to address the digital divide and work to make high-speed broadband accessible to everyone. http://www.freepress.net/audio/download/44956/MM+10+10+08_Mixdown.mp3 Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0700 5:00 Stop Big Media, Media Consolidation, conservative talk radio, Craig Aaron, fairness doctrine, Media Consolidation, Adam Lynn, Alltell, Consumers Union, Joel Kelsey, Cheryl Leanza, obscenity, Supreme Court, United Church of Christ, unlicensed devices, Halloween, journalism, Media & Election Coverage, Project for Excellence in Journalism, Quality Journalism, Future of the Internet, Public Media, Clamor, independent media, Jen Angel, Adam Green, Aleecia McDonald, digital privacy, elections, Open Debate Coalition, Barbara Popovic, CANTV, Internet access, PEG, Stevie Converse and Candace Clement There are over a million wireless microphones in use across the country. But most of them are illegal and squatting on airwaves that could be used for low-cost Internet access. And Congress helps to protect Internet Radio. There are over a million wireless microphones in use across the country. But most of them are illegal and squatting on airwaves that could be used for low-cost Internet access. And Congress helps to protect Internet Radio. http://www.freepress.net/audio/download/44811/MM+10+03+08.mp3 Fri, 03 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0700 5:02 Stop Big Media, Media Consolidation, conservative talk radio, Craig Aaron, fairness doctrine, Media Consolidation, Adam Lynn, Alltell, Consumers Union, Joel Kelsey, Cheryl Leanza, obscenity, Supreme Court, United Church of Christ, unlicensed devices, Halloween, journalism, Media & Election Coverage, Project for Excellence in Journalism, Quality Journalism, Future of the Internet, Public Media, Clamor, independent media, Jen Angel, Adam Green, Aleecia McDonald, digital privacy, elections, Open Debate Coalition, Barbara Popovic, CANTV, Internet access, PEG, Future of the Internet, Public Media, Harold Feld, internet radio, Internet Radio Equality Act, Stevie Converse and Candace Clement Members of the Wireless Innovation Alliance were on Capitol Hill to show their support for open, unlicensed white spaces to bring high-speed broadband to millions of Americans. And Media Access Project and Free Press fight against further media consolidation in South Bend, Indiana. Members of the Wireless Innovation Alliance were on Capitol Hill to show their support for open, unlicensed white spaces to bring high-speed broadband to millions of Americans. And Media Access Project and Free Press fight against further media consolidation in South Bend, Indiana. http://www.freepress.net/audio/download/44641/MM+9+26+08.mp3 Fri, 26 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0700 5:02 Stop Big Media, Media Consolidation, conservative talk radio, Craig Aaron, fairness doctrine, Media Consolidation, Adam Lynn, Alltell, Consumers Union, Joel Kelsey, Cheryl Leanza, obscenity, Supreme Court, United Church of Christ, unlicensed devices, Halloween, journalism, Media & Election Coverage, Project for Excellence in Journalism, Quality Journalism, Future of the Internet, Public Media, Clamor, independent media, Jen Angel, Adam Green, Aleecia McDonald, digital privacy, elections, Open Debate Coalition, Barbara Popovic, CANTV, Internet access, PEG, Future of the Internet, Public Media, Harold Feld, internet radio, Internet Radio Equality Act, Future of the Internet, Stop Big Media, Media Consolidation, Josh Leuthold, Save Our Spectrum, Candace Clement A bill moving through Congress would allow the Department of Justice to bring civil suits against alleged copyright infringers at the expense of the taxpayers. And Jon Bartholomew discusses the Common Cause "Media Reform Plan." A bill moving through Congress would allow the Department of Justice to bring civil suits against alleged copyright infringers at the expense of the taxpayers. And Jon Bartholomew discusses the Common Cause "Media Reform Plan." http://www.freepress.net/audio/download/44414/MM+09+19+08.mp3 Fri, 19 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0700 5:02 Stop Big Media, Media Consolidation, conservative talk radio, Craig Aaron, fairness doctrine, Media Consolidation, Adam Lynn, Alltell, Consumers Union, Joel Kelsey, Cheryl Leanza, obscenity, Supreme Court, United Church of Christ, unlicensed devices, Halloween, journalism, Media & Election Coverage, Project for Excellence in Journalism, Quality Journalism, Future of the Internet, Public Media, Clamor, independent media, Jen Angel, Adam Green, Aleecia McDonald, digital privacy, elections, Open Debate Coalition, Barbara Popovic, CANTV, Internet access, PEG, Future of the Internet, Public Media, Harold Feld, internet radio, Internet Radio Equality Act, Future of the Internet, Stop Big Media, Media Consolidation, Josh Leuthold, Save Our Spectrum, Common Cause, Copyright, Jon Bartholomew, Public Knowledge, Sherwin Siy,