Freedom of the Press and the Rise of the Citizen Journalist

The American Idea by Ashbrook Center

Episode notes

Jeff and legal scholar Jonathan Turley discuss the importance of a free press in America, as well as the decline of legacy media and the simultaneous rise of the “citizen journalist.” What does all this portend for our republic and our efforts to be informed, rational citizens?

Read Jonathan’s recent book, “The Indispensable Right: Free Speech in an Age of Rage,”: https://a.co/d/2mnvYzd

Read a review of Turley’s recent book: https://tinyurl.com/4w53v3df

Visit Jonathan's website: https://jonat ... 

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Keywords
historyjournalismfree speechlegal historyamericaamerican historyamerican foundingjohn adamslibertycensorship