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2008 Vancouver Media Democracy Day |
Webcast highlights from 2008 Vancouver Media Democracy Day , October 25 at the Vancouver Public Library in Vancouver. |
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Quick LinksPANEL 1 - Big-Media Clampdown: INTRO 1 SKINNER GLASS GUTSTEIN CAMPBELL QUESTIONS
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| A look at some of the main battles currently being fought against Big Media. Hot areas include resisting Canwest's attack on free Speech, fighting conservative copyright legislation that would handcuff media consumers and media makers, and taking on big media within major policy battles in Ottawa. The common thread in all of these areas is the common threat to our democracy: Big Media. Where do we stand in these battles? How can we effectively fight back and win? |
| Introduction: Catherine Murray, Communications Department, Simon Fraser University RT: 5:29 |
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David Skinner, Associate Professor York University, Co-founder of Campaign For Democratic Media RT: 10:28 |
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Geoffrey Glass, Fair Copyright for Canada RT: 8:16 |
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Donald Gutstein, senior lecturer in the School of Communication, Simon Fraser University; Author of "e.con: How the Internet Undermines Democracy" RT: 9:42 |
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Brian Campbell, Seriously Free Speech committee RT: 11:02 |
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Questions 1. RT: 12:49 |
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Questions 2. RT: 14:13 |
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| A look at some of the main battles currently being fought against Big Media. Hot areas include resisting Canwest's attack on free Speech, fighting conservative copyright legislation that would handcuff media consumers and media makers, and taking on big media within major policy battles in Ottawa. The common thread in all of these areas is the common threat to our democracy: Big Media. Where do we stand in these battles? How can we effectively fight back and win? |
| Introduction: Charlie Smith, Editor of the Georgia Straight RT: 3:36 |
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David Beers, Editor of The Tyee; lecturer at the UBC School of Journalism RT: 11:07 |
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Deborah Campbell, Award winning Independent Journalist RT: 11:30 |
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Linda Solomon, Writer and editor-in-chief of The Vancouver Observer RT: 10:49 |
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Sylvia Richardson, Host of Latin Waves, Airing 8pm Saturdays on CJSF 90.1 FM RT: 9:59 |
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Questions RT: 10:23 |
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| We stand at a crossroads in the history of communications technology, a moment when traditional media are in disarray, and a new form of communications and organizing -- more grassroots and decentralized -- is on the rise. The Internet is upsetting conventional wisdom about "mass media" and changing media power in ways never before imagined. But change also raises new threats. Will an open Internet succumb to the same companies that control traditional media? The new challenge for us is to organize around and develop new sets of policies, projects, and tools that will finally give us an advantage in the decades-long struggle against the gatekeepers. |
| Introduction: Kate Milberry, Media and Technology Commentator RT: 2:34 |
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Mike Tippet, Co-founder of NowPublic RT: 8:56 |
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Leslie Regan Shade, Associate Professor Concordia University, editor of "For Sale to the Highest Bidder: Telecom Policy in Canada." RT:8:03 |
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Robert Scales, CEO of Raincity Studios RT: 8:36 |
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Questions 1. RT: 15:55 |
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Questions 2. RT: 11:11 |
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| Marshall McLuhan revisited: Do his concepts still make sense? How do social movements use media to change society? Is there a role for advocate journalism, supporting social change ideas? How can serious journalists influence society, hold decision-makers accountable, support people in need, and preserve the natural environment. Journalism has a long history of exposing and solving social problems. The modern media landscape has changed dramatically, but thoughtful journalists still contribute to positive social evolution. The journalist's role is to be balanced and unbiased, to get the facts straight, and let the audience draw conclusions. However, journalists choose stories to focus on, discover the obscure nuances of a story, and deliver useful information to the audience. That is, journalism has a heart as well as a mind. |
| Introduction: Bob Hackett, Professor at the Simon Fraser School of Communication and author of "Remaking Media" RT: 7:13 |
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Rex Weyler, Pt. 1 of 2, World Renowned Author and Co-founder of Green Peace. Books include: The Jesus Sayings: A Quest for His Authentic Message (2008) and Greenpeace: The Inside Story (2004) RT: |
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Rex Weyler, Pt. 2 of 2, RT: 17:50 |
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| Introduction: Steve Anderson, National Coordinator and co-founder of Campaign for Democratic Media(www.democraticmedia.ca ) and General Coordinator of Media Democracy Day RT: 3:25 |
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Matt Thompson, Pt. 1 of 2, Award Winning Online Video Producer, Campaign Strategist for FreePress, Co-founder of SaveOurNet.ca RT: 15:20 |
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Matt Thompson, Pt. 2 of 2, RT: 16:16 |
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Questions RT: 5:46 |
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