Identify three events in the last fifty years where the media has compelled the government to respond.

Explain how political figures manage the press and media coverage.

How did FDR manage the media during his 12 years in White House?

Explain the idea that today’s newspeople work in an “environment of cynicism”? (215)

Discuss the significance of the fact that campaign reporting has changed from “what” to “why”?

Explain how Nixon’s “Checkers” speech and Walter Cronkite’s report from Vietnam impacted public opinion?

Question

Identify three events in the last fifty years where the media has compelled the government to respond.

Explain how political figures manage the press and media coverage.

How did FDR manage the media during his 12 years in White House?

Explain the idea that today’s newspeople work in an “environment of cynicism”?  (215)

Discuss the significance of the fact that campaign reporting has changed from “what” to “why”?

Explain how Nixon’s “Checkers” speech and Walter Cronkite’s report from Vietnam impacted public opinion?