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“It’s the First Amendment, stupid”

Decoder with Nilay Patel

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The Evolution of Speech Regulation in Broadcast Media

This chapter examines the historical context and implications of the Fairness Doctrine, which required broadcast networks to offer diverse perspectives on important issues. It discusses the political shifts regarding speech regulation and the consequences of its repeal in the 1980s on media accountability and public discourse.

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