Tag Archives: Nicholas Johnson

Local Panel Discusses AI On Ethical Perspectives

Posted on May 17, 2023 by Trish Nelson

“ChatBot Boundaries” Ethical Perspectives On the News – 05.14.2023 – KCRG Cedar Rapids Inter-Religious Council of Linn County Moderator: Beth Parker Panelists: Dara Schmidt, Cedar Rapids Public Library Director; Leon Tabak, Professor of Computer Science Cornell College; Jackson, 9th grade … Continue reading →

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Will Our Democracy Survive?

Posted on June 23, 2022 by Trish Nelson

The Day Democracy Died: Listening to Washington and McLean by Nicholas Johnson published with permission George Washington warned his “Friends and Fellow-Citizens” there could be days like this in his farewell address of September 19, 1796. Political parties could become … Continue reading →

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Protecting Our Columns Of Democracy

Posted on April 4, 2019 by Trish Nelson

Nicholas Johnson is a hero of everyone here at BFIA.  Over the weekend we attended a reading of his new book at Prairie Lights book store in Iowa City.  Scroll down to the video below to view the entire reading … Continue reading →

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Nicholas Johnson: Net Neutrality A Modern Day Pillar of Democracy

Posted on December 4, 2017 by Trish Nelson

“For the FCC to repeal Net Neutrality, ownership limits, or the Fairness Doctrine, or politicians to say media are “the enemy of the American people,” chops away at democracy’s pillars. (Now 46% of voters believe media make up anti-Trump stories.)” … Continue reading →

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Community Media and Ensuring the Future of Public Access

Posted on October 20, 2017 by Trish Nelson

Interview with Nicholas Johnson, former Commissioner of the Federal Communications Commission (1966-1973) about community television, the history of public access, and its future.

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Nicholas Johnson Speech On The Origins And Future Of Radio

Posted on September 12, 2015 by Trish Nelson

Former FCC Commissioner and UI Law professor Nicholas Johnson gave a speech to commemorate the third birthday of community radio station KHOI 89.1 FM in Ames on Sunday, August 23rd. Below are excerpts from Nick Johnson’s blog, fromdc2iowa reposted here … Continue reading →

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Who Will Be President Obama’s Next FCC Chairperson?

Posted on April 9, 2013 by Trish Nelson

Julius Genachowski is resigning as chairman of the Federal Communications Commission.  He probably did the best he could during his tenure, considering the shark  environment in Washington, but he just wasn’t up to resisting corporate pressure as much as media … Continue reading →

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