Freedom of the Press: Crash Course Government and Politics #26

Today, Craig is going to finish up our discussion of the First Amendment with freedom of the press. Like an individual's right to free speech, the press has a right, and arguably responsibility, to tell the public what the government is doing. But of course there are some complications in doing so, like if that information will compromise national security or wrongfully discredit an individual. When considering Edward Snowden's NSA disclosures or Julian Assange's Wikileaks, it's just as important as ever to understand the role of the press in informing the public as well as our role as citizens in staying informed.

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[electromika]

Oh goodie another crash course to fill my addiction for knowledge.

[mamapapa]

Spy vs Spy reference at 2:17...ahhhh my childhood, lol.

[MrJethroha]

The only way to keep government honest is to be always skeptical of it. Led effectively a nation can accomplish great a terrible things. The press has for the most part given up this role as skeptic, so until they take up that responsibility, folks like Snowden are all we have.

[amybyres]

I'm taking media law and ethics right now and your videos have helped dumb down some complex text, so thank you.

[klattalexis]

"Whistleblowers keep us honest"  I like this!

[chillsahoy]

Mongols are the exce-...oh...I'd better not finish that sentence, otherwise I may be sued for libel.

[thedondo]

I love it every time he punshes or slaps the eagle

[someguywithatophat]

Excellent videos. A total of about 20 minutes and I clearly understand the first amendment.

[luciogoncalves]

Great Video, fun way to learn this information.  Thanks and keep up the good work.

[jackiearteaga]

love this series! very precise and to the point without over complicating, and perfect case references and explanations. thank you!

[jacqueline]

James Madison's smile at 1:53 scarred me for life

[Vhailor_Mithras]

THAT'S IT! I said I would take the eagle punching personally next time you did it AND I AM!

...you hurt my feelings...

[sallymanohar]

As part of my college's newspaper, we solely depend on the management for our circulation and funds and we do not have the freedom we are entitled to, because honest journalism would make the students' lives more easier as we are basically the link between the students and the management. However, as we reflect the overall "image" of the college, we all sit together and screen all of our reports so that we do not compromise the instituition's public image in any way. And it is disheartening that in fear of being banned, we have to skirt around the vital stuff that we ought to be writing about.

The main cause for the restriction of press is a single person's/government's tyranny of maintaining the self proclaimed reputation that the person thinks they are compelled to maintain.

[melovekittie]

I'm glad Craig stopped with the odd voices. I love this regular style a lot more and now really enjoy this show.

[sheritrivane]

Thanks Craig. I'm showing this video to my Community College students on the first day of our Introduction to Mass Communication class.

[LearnWithTed]

its amazing what you can fit into a 7 minute video, i learned some things, was reminded of some things and honestly enjoyed it. smiled at some jokes :P keep it up!

[lindsaymargaret]

Did anyone else notice the pop-up Mongol when Craig said "there are exceptions..."??

[lamajoudieh]

thank you so much you are great help..

[ballsarecold]

I'm surprised that explicit material wasn't covered, that was always an interesting part of freedom of the press

[FollowerofDuck]

i love how my gov teacher assigns your videos for homework