Trump’s FCC Chair Moves to Undermine Journalism and Democracy Trump’s FCC Chair Moves to Undermine Journalism and Democracy
If media cross-ownership rules are eliminated, monopolies will dominate.
Oct 26, 2017 / John Nichols
The Devolution Will Be Televised The Devolution Will Be Televised
Preserving the public record on television is becoming an ever-more-urgent task and critical challenge for the country and the world.
Oct 18, 2017 / Peter B. Kaufman and Jeff Ubois
What Does a Leader of the Vietnam Anti-War Movement Think About Ken Burns’s Documentary? What Does a Leader of the Vietnam Anti-War Movement Think About Ken Burns’s Documentary?
According to Todd Gitlin, the film is an extraordinary portrayal of the people who lived through the war—both Americans and Vietnamese.
Sep 22, 2017 / Jon Wiener
‘The Vietnam War’: Past All Reason ‘The Vietnam War’: Past All Reason
The new series by Ken Burns and Lynn Novick is mesmerizing. But it doesn’t answer the questions about the Vietnam War that many are still seeking.
Sep 19, 2017 / Andrew J. Bacevich
This Season, ‘Game of Thrones’ Cut Deep This Season, ‘Game of Thrones’ Cut Deep
In a fantastically misogynist imaginary world, a highly qualified woman gets close to winning power.
Aug 31, 2017 / Katha Pollitt
Trump’s Allies Are Taking Over the Media and Creating Their Own Reality Trump’s Allies Are Taking Over the Media and Creating Their Own Reality
Is anybody paying attention?
Jul 19, 2017 / Column / Eric Alterman
Fighting American Wars on Reality TV Fighting American Wars on Reality TV
Our invasions and bombings have become prime-time entertainment for millions.
Jun 27, 2017 / Rebecca Gordon
Belief in ‘American Gods’ Belief in ‘American Gods’
Based on a 2001 novel, the new TV show explores immigration, assimilation, and the march to modernity.
Jun 19, 2017 / Loren A. Lynch
Norman Lear: From Archie Bunker to Donald Trump Norman Lear: From Archie Bunker to Donald Trump
The creator of TV classic All in the Family reflects on how 2016 was about Americans’ rejecting decades of ethically devoid leadership.
Jun 12, 2017 / Jon Wiener
Norman Lear: Donald Trump Is the Middle Finger of the American Right Hand Norman Lear: Donald Trump Is the Middle Finger of the American Right Hand
What distinguishes All in the Family, which had 60 million viewers during the 1970s, from political satire today?
Jun 8, 2017 / Podcast / Start Making Sense and Jon Wiener