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Episode Two:
Should the First Amendment Be Repealed?
 Richard B. Stolley (J52, GJ53) discusses the role of the press today, why journalism seems to be in such low repute, and why society needs the media now more than ever. He also reveals why it's more important for the press to be effective than likeable, while pointing the way to a trustworthy press that can be both effective and popular.
Mr. Stolley's presentation was recorded at A Day with Northwestern in Evanston on April 22, 2006. For information about our 2007 event featuring lectures by 14 prominent faculty and alumni, click here.
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Running time: approximately 30 minutes
About the PresenterRichard B. Stolley (J52, GJ53)
Senior Editorial Adviser, Time Inc.; Founding Editor, People
Dick Stolley honed his journalistic skills as a reporter, writer, bureau chief, senior editor and managing editor at Time inc., a Time Warner company that publishes 130 magazines throughout the world for a readership of more than 120 million people.
Climbing the ladder of this leading media outlet, Stolley cultivated a wealth of insights and experiences. During 19 years at the weekly Life magazine, he served as editorial chief of four U.S. and European bureaus and covered the assassination of President Kennedy (where he exclusively obtained the famous Zapruder film of his death). He later was the editor of the monthly Life and Editorial Director of all Time Inc.magazines.
Stolley is a journalist's journalist who enlightens and captivates audience members whether they happen to be causal media observers or Medill graduates from inside the industry. He was inducted into the American Society of Magazine Editors (ASME) Hall of Fame with the following laudatory citation: "In pioneering personality-driven journalism, he left an indelible mark on the entire magazine industry by creating a form and format that just about every other magazine editor has drawn from and adapted."Richard Stolley in PrintGive Us Your Thoughts on This Episode
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