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Joined August 2009
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Master class in responding to a heckler
At an event in Bardstown, a woman showed up to heckle me. She accused me of wanting to kill babies. I didn’t give her the response she expected.
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In the Weekend Edition, Ch 11 Trustee Newton Minow writes the Daily News. He praises Mike's coverage of the first broadcast of a City Council meeting by Ch 11, but blasts Norman Mark for his column blasting Ch 11 for using John Madigan as the anchorman for the Council meeting.
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Former Federal Communications Commission chair Newton Minow told “Chicago Tonight” he hopes Ariel Investments’ John Rogers will run for mayor of Chicago in 2023. to.wttw.com/36qidmJ
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In the newest episode of "Presenting the Past," Former @FCC Chair Newton Minow reflects on his early vision for public service tv. Tune in for his commentary on a selection of recordings in the AAPB, including his famed "vast wasteland" speech. americanarchive.org/about-th…
Our new episode features none other than former FCC Chair Newton Minow! In this entry in our “Presenting the Past” series w/ @amarchivepub, Minow & @LibraryLaw reflect on broadcasting in the Public Interest. Lots of great clips from the #AAPB collection. aca-media.net/aapb#ep4
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Hey, @Facebook -- @ChazEbert's account was hacked and now it is about to be shut down permanently. She has gone through all of your help channels and they are -- no help. Please get on this right now. #facebookfail
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Today in History: ice cream cone introduced, 1904 #yum #otd #tih loc.gov/item/today-in-histor…
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Paul Whelan, an American detained in Russia, returned to his labor camp last Wednesday after spending nearly three weeks in a medical facility at a different camp, his brother said Monday cnn.it/3qOX8rZ
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Congrats to these outstanding Americans.
My parents are celebrating their 72nd wedding anniversary tomorrow. They were married May 29, 1949 and they are the most loving, devoted, parents and creators of good things for the community and the country ever. If you send greetings with a reply, I'll share it with them.
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My parents are celebrating their 72nd wedding anniversary tomorrow. They were married May 29, 1949 and they are the most loving, devoted, parents and creators of good things for the community and the country ever. If you send greetings with a reply, I'll share it with them.
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#OTD in 1961, Newton Minow, the former Chairman of the @FCC, described commercial tv as a "vast wasteland" and advocated for public service tv. The Broadcasting in the Public Interest Collection features Minow and his role in the development of #pubmedia! americanarchive.org/special_…
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Thrilled to have the one and only Newt Minow, who helped found public television, on the eve of the 60th anniversary of his “Vast wasteland“ speech, join us @Newshour tonight, with daughters Martha & Mary in background
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She really is the worst. percolately.com/parkland-sur…
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The White House is the People’s House, so I'm asking for YOU to reply with your questions. I'll answer you in a video this week. Can't wait to hear from you!
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I assign his “vast wasteland” speech to my College Speech students. Happy Birthday, Mr. Minow. @nminow
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The father of Presidential debates. And a great American hero. Happy birthday Newt Minow! @nminow
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