2: Paul Levinson vs. Jesse Ventura on media sensationalism

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I debate the former Governor of Minnesota - Jesse Ventura - on the pros and cons of media coverage of sensationalist events such as trials and murders. From Jesse's short-lived "Jesse Ventura's America". I flew out to St. Paul for this taping, and very much enjoyed it. This is Part 2 of a 2-part video clip.

Channel: News & Politics
Uploaded: August 22, 2006 at 4:11 pm
Author: PLev20062006

Length: 00:05:42
Rating: 4.86
Views: 8038

Tags: Jesse Ventura Paul Levinson

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libertyeconomics (September 19, 2008 at 4:35 am)
Dr. Levinson makes a good about the FCC. I believe the FCC goes back to the Radio Control Act of 1927. When you look at its genesis, it was designed purely to suppress political dissent. Before then, the free market was handling the allocation of the airwaves just fine, by applying the homesteading principle to the airwaves in the courts.
PLev20062006 (September 19, 2008 at 3:07 am)
I see you not only have a foul mouth, but not much of a brain: when exactly do you think the "plan" you speak of will come to fruition?
PLev20062006 (September 19, 2008 at 3:04 am)
Your analysis and instincts are right - thanks for the comment.
majesticteam12 (August 5, 2008 at 1:50 pm)
Jesse's show was canceled because he opposed the war. Since GE owns NBC do you think there was a conflict of interest? GE makes big bucks selling airceaft engines for military jets and helicopters. Do you think war is good for business ? How about that huh?
spiller1975 (July 15, 2008 at 1:09 am)
Like Ventura, but I can see why his show failed
Sielomax (April 29, 2008 at 3:23 am)
he's a good man in my view and there ain't many of them in politics.
Sielomax (April 10, 2008 at 5:42 am)
operation mockingbird anyone? Jesse ventura is clearly a very intelligent man with great debating skills,He's a former navy seal,governor and wrestler. Operation mockingbird documents can be obtained from the library of congress by the way.
ShellyDrift (April 29, 2008 at 2:59 am)
Yes, he's an EXCELLENT debater, and not only does that come from his intelligence but also the fact that he has righteousness on his side, he has no "Agendas" to fulfill, he is speaking from his HEART.
darkreign16 (September 15, 2008 at 7:41 pm)
wtf is operation mockingbird?
lordbeaker (April 9, 2008 at 7:50 pm)
3 television networks in 1963? And you are happy that there are now 5 corporation in charge of today's television networks?

Why don't you tell us how many channels there were available in 1963. Or do you not remeber those televisions that had the 13 channels with only 1/3rd of them available?