Who Decides What 'News Distortion' Means?

This podcast explores the history of crackdowns on news 'distortion' in the U.S. It discusses the fear of giving federal agencies power to determine truth in news outlets and the negative impact it can have on free speech. The podcast also covers the history and impact of FCC licensing and regulations on news coverage, the origins of news distortion and its manipulative use, and the history of the fairness doctrine and its implications for free speech in broadcasting.