Vast Common Good

About the Episode

PBS and FCC Chairman Emeritus Newton Minow recounts the history of public television's origins and charts our path from a "Vast Wasteland" to the future of a civic-conscious American discourse.

Aired: 01/02/15 | Expires: | Runtime: 27m 54s

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106th New York City Mayor David Dinkins reflects on his mayoralty.

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Our Digital Future

Mitchell Baker probes the most daunting obstacles to a free, fair and flourishing Internet

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Truth from Tehran to America

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Freedom from Religion

Susan Herman reviews the 2014 Supreme Court decisions.

28:06
The End of Copycat China

Shaun Rein discusses his new book, "The End of Copycat China."

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A Reporter's Notebook

Wesley Lowery reflects on his and colleagues' coverage of the 2013 marathon massacre.

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The Marshall Project

Former New York Times journalist Bill Keller discusses his new venture.

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The New Deal and The Origins of Our Time

Ira Katznelson discusses his new book about the age of Franklin Roosevelt and Harry Truman

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A Social Media President?

James Katz assesses President Obama's use of new technology.

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