Attorney James C. Goodale discusses his book about the Pentagon Papers case.

Fighting For The Press The Open Mind

Premiered October 12, 2013
Fighting For The Press

The young General Counsel of the NY Times in 1971, when the Nixon Administration challenged in the Supreme Court The Times' right to print the Pentagon Papers, attorney James C. Goodale tells of "Fighting For The Press, The Inside Story of the Pentagon Papers And Other Battles".

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The Open Mind

Hosted by Alexander Heffner, The Open Mind is a thoughtful excursion into the world of ideas across politics, media, technology, the arts, and all realms of civic life. First broadcast in 1956, it explores challenges of the digital age, American politics and emerging issues. These conversations are a primary resource to the public, students, teachers, researchers, and archivists.

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