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FTC Commissioner Alvaro Bedoya and Noah Phillips of Cravath

Luncheon Speakers

David W. Kenny, executive chairman of Nielsen, discussed changes in audience measurement owing to the rise in streaming and digital content platforms at a Communications …  Read More »

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Trump Calls for MSNBC To Be Shut Down

President Donald Trump called for the MSNBC cable news network to be shuttered in an evening post on Truth Social. Reacting to reports that CNN   … Read More »

FCC Reopens Complaints Against Top Broadcasters

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is reopening a number of complaints against broadcast outlets that were dismissed by the previous administration just days before President  … Read More »

House Advances AM Radio Bill for Vehicles

Efforts to keep AM radio in the dashboards of vehicles took a step forward in the House Sept. 18 as the House Energy and Commerce Committee voted 45 to 2  … Read More »

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

Person holding a mobile phone in his hand

Lifeline 988 Texting: Let Industry Innovate
By Michael O’Rielly

Since becoming operational in 2022, the short code telephone number 988 has been a literal lifesaver with over 10 million callers reaching out with hope  …  Read More »

FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr

A New Era at the FCC: What’s Ahead
By Adonis Hoffman, Esq.

Media have become more important and invasive in our lives than ever. Whether online, TV, video, wireless, or wearable devices, Americans can’t seem to  …  Read More »

Net neutrality

Focusing on ‘Net Vitality’ Can Help End ‘Net Neutrality’ War
By Stuart N. Brotman

The latest battle over “net neutrality” has returned to the federal courts and to the sharply divided perspectives regarding the extent to which the Federal  …  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.

Intervention by Media Outlets To Challenge Access Restrictions Is Essential

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

Identities of State University Committee Members Should Be Public

Parks Associates 2024 “Future of Video” Conferences

WORKSHOP IN-PERSON:

Tuesday, November 19, 2024
Consumers and Streaming Services Viewing Habits, Research Workshop
Event Info | Click to Register

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Tuesday, October 29, 2024

2024 ‘FREE SPEECH AMERICA’ GALA

The Institute’s “Free Speech America” Gala took place on October 29, 2024, at The Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Washington, D.C. We honored Floyd Abrams with our Freedom of Speech Award and Patrick Butler with our American Horizon Award. Institute Board Chairman Richard E. Wiley received The Media Institute Lifetime Achievement Award. The evening’s Featured Speaker was FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez.

Floyd Abrams, Senior Counsel at Cahill Gordon & Reindel LLP

Floyd Abrams
Cahill Gordon & Reindel LLP
Freedom of Speech Awardee

Patrick Butler, President and CEO of America’s Public Television Stations (APTS)

Patrick Butler
APTS President & CEO
American Horizon Awardee

Richard E. Wiley, Wiley Rein LLP

Richard E. Wiley
Wiley Rein LLP
Lifetime Achievement Awardee

Dan Abrams, Television and Radio Host

Dan Abrams
Television and Radio Host
Freedom of Speech Presenter

Judy Woodruff, PBS News Hour

Judy Woodruff
PBS News Hour
American Horizon Presenter

FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez

Anna Gomez
FCC Commissioner
Featured Speaker

Free Speech Week website

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

October 20-26, 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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