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10.11.2001 The Media at War: How Much Disclosure? Listen Listen


The Forums: Do you agree with the networks decision not to air bin Laden's tapes?

The major television networks have agreed to abide by an unprecedented request from the White House to limit the use of videotapes issued by Osama bin Laden and the al Qaeda group. U.S. officials are concerned that the terrorist group may be embedding secret messages in the tapes, allowing them to communicate with associates around the world.

The media is in the business of uncovering news. But do the rules change in waritme? Is there some information that should not be published? What is the media's role in war?

Guests:

  •   Mark Crispin Miller, Professor of Media Studies at New York University
  • Paul Friedman, Executive Vice President of ABC News
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    How has your life changed since Sept. 11th? Share your story in the forums.

     

    The Nation Remembers Listen Listen

    It may seem hard to believe, but a month has passed since the terrorist attacks on New York and Washington that killed thousands and transformed the way America views its world. Memorial services were held today at Ground Zero, the Pentagon, and across the nation.

    President Bush held a press conference to update the nation on the war on terrorism. We carry the briefing and follow with analysis of where things stand one month after the attacks.

     

       
     


         
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