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Anonymous Sources, Political Payback and the Public's Right to Know
Influential reporters are revealing protected sources at the Lewis "Scooter" Libby trial. Is the free press at risk in the courtroom? We hear about anonymous sources, political payback and the public's right to know. On Reporter's Notebook, Italy's former Prime Minister issues a public apology to his wife.
By Warren Olney • • 30m ListenInfluential reporters are revealing protected sources at the Lewis "Scooter" Libby trial. Is the free press at risk in the courtroom? We hear about anonymous sources, political payback and the public's right to know. On Reporter's Notebook, Italy's former Prime Minister issues a public apology to his wife. (An expanded version of this program was originally broadcast earlier today on To the Point.)
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2 storiesJournalists and the "Scooter" Libby Trial
Today's LA Times says the " Scooter" Libby trial is really about the " ugly mutual exploitation " between government and the media in Washington. Judith Miller, Matt Cooper and Tim Russert are scheduled to testify for the prosecution.
Read the story8 minWife Gets Pubic Apology for Berlusconi's Roving Eye
We seldom talk about politicians' personal lives, but some stories are just irresistible. Today, it's the amazing behavior of Silvio Berlusconi and his wife, Veronica Lario. As he is wont to do, the former Italian Prime Minister flirted publicly with a couple of beautiful women.
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