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The Media Institute presents the Communications Forum Luncheon Series featuring Federal Communications Commission Chief of Staff, Schott Delacourt

Luncheon Speakers

Scott Delacourt, chief of staff of the Federal Communications Commission, engaged in a wide-ranging fireside chat with Institute Board Chairman Dick Wiley on Sept. 24 … Read More »

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Scale of Justice with the word "Fact" on the left and the word "Bias" on the right

FCC Should Ditch Speech-Chilling Policy, Former FCC Chairs Say

Seven former members of the Federal Communications Commission are petitioning the agency to repeal its policy prohibiting broadcasters from distorting …  Read More »

Federal Communications Commission

FCC Gives Broadcasters Flexibility on Shutting Down ATSC 1.0

Despite the government shutdown, the Federal Communications Commission has passed, with some revisions, a previously announced Notice of … Read More »

USA and CHINA shake hands over TikTok

U.S. and China Said To Reach TikTok Deal

President Donald Trump said Sept. 15 that the United States and China have reached a deal over TikTok that would mark a shift in ownership …  Read More »

Informed and thoughtful commentary on a variety of First Amendment and communications policy issues.

TV Consolidation – A Moat Against Extinction
By Adonis Hoffman, Esq.

Broadcast television, once the unquestioned center of American life, now stands at the edge of obsolescence. What was once a cultural hearth has been …  Read More »

The Future of Conservative Media
By Adonis Hoffman, Esq.

The slaying of conservative activist and media personality Charlie Kirk as he spoke at a campus rally in Utah was a tragedy on many levels …  Read More »

Let’s Not Create a Self-Censorship Wave in Comedy
By Stuart N. Brotman

Stephen Colbert’s recent announcement that he has been terminated from hosting The Late Show on CBS has been met with confusion and anger by millions …  Read More »

The Institute participated with the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press and other media groups recently in the following friend-of-the-court briefs and letter.

Media Institute Comments on FCC’s News Distortion Policy

Intervention by Media Outlets To Challenge Access Restrictions Is Essential

Physician’s Public-Official Status Is Key Under California Anti-SLAPP Law

Parks Associates 2025 “Future of Video” Conferences

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November 18, 2025
Consumers and Streaming Services Viewing Habits
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November 19, 2025
Future of Video
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Wednesday, October 29, 2025

2025 ‘FREE SPEECH AMERICA’ GALA

 

The Institute’s “Free Speech America” Gala took place on October 29, 2025, at The Four Seasons Hotel in Washington, D.C. We honored Gary Shapiro with our Freedom of Speech Award and Hans Vestberg with our American Horizon Award. The evening’s Featured Speaker was FCC Commissioner Olivia Trusty. Institute Board Chairman Richard E. Wiley was the Master of Ceremonies.

Gary Shapiro, CEO & Vice Chair of Consumer Technology Association

Gary Shapiro
Consumer Technology Association
Freedom of Speech Awardee

Hans Vestberg, Chairmanand CEO of Verizon

Hans Vestberg
Verizon
American Horizon Awardee

FCC Commissioner Olivia Trusty

Olivia Trusty
FCC Commissioner
Featured Speaker

Richard E. Wiley, Wiley Rein LLP

Richard E. Wiley
Wiley Rein LLP
Master of Ceremonies

Free Speech Week website

Free Speech Week is a yearly, non-partisan celebration of the value of free speech and expression.

October 19-25, 2026

Patrick D. Maines, President Emeritus, The Media Institute 1943 – 2025

Patrick D. Maines
President Emeritus, The Media Institute
1943 – 2025

A Tribute to Media Institute Board Chairman Richard E. Wiley
Recipient of The Media Institute’s Lifetime Achievement Award
October 29, 2024

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