Frontline's "News War"

Since the previous post has dropped off the page here, I wanted to remind you that the excellent series, "News War: A Four Part Investigation Into the Future of News," is still available for online viewing. Produced by PBS's Frontline, the series is divided into four parts:

• Parts I & II - Secrets, Sources & Spin
• Part III - What's Happening to the News
• Part IV - Stories from a Small Planet

I've watched Parts I & II so far. They deal mainly with the tension between the press and the government. What does the public have the right to know? When does the government have the right to secrecy? Why do journalists insist on the right to keep their sources confidential? What defenses do journalists have from government prosecution?

This series is a great way to see Communication Law in action.