Thursday on Political Rewind: Fox News hosts spread election conspiracies they knew were false. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is trying to overturn laws that shield journalists from lawsuits. In Georgia, reporters battle the state's open record process. Our panel speaks on the problems facing the press.
The panel
Anthony Michael Kreis, @AnthonyMKreis, professor of constitutional law, Georgia State University
Clare Norins, director, First Amendment Clinic, University of Georgia School of Law
Kevin Riley, @ajceditor, editor-in-chief, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Tom Clyde, attorney, Kilpatrick Townsend
Timestamps
0:00 - Introductions
8:00 - Poll shows general distrust in the media
16:00 - Fox News personalities lied about 2020 election results
30:00 - NYT v. Sullivan and how it protects journalists
37:00 - Florida's proposals on defamation lawsuits
41:00 - Legislature insulating work from public record
49:00 - Why should the Fulton County special grand jury report be released?
Friday on Political Rewind: State Rep. Mary Margaret Oliver joins the panel.
