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CZM Rewind: Part Two: The Rush Limbaugh Episodes with Paul F. Tompkins

Behind the Bastards

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The Fairness Doctrine's Legacy

This chapter examines the historical impact of the Fairness Doctrine on American media and political discourse. It discusses the rise of partisan news outlets following the doctrine's repeal and the subsequent challenges posed by fake news. The speakers also reflect on the implications of accountability in politics, critiquing the culture of impunity that has emerged since the Nixon era.

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