<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;The Real Truth &lt;/em&gt;continues its deep dive into the First Amendment and the Fourth Estate, as Tommy speaks with Lucy Dalglish, former dean of the University of Maryland’s Philip Merrill College of Journalism and a longtime advocate for freedom of the press.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;They discuss growing tensions between government power and First Amendment protections, including recent efforts to obtain journalists’ confidential sources and newsroom materials. Other topics: shield laws, the Privacy Protection Act, anonymous sourcing, government transparency, and why a free press remains essential to holding power accountable in America.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Season 3: "We The People"&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;It's the constitution's first three words, affirming that the government of the United States exists to serve its citizens. These next episodes will feature constitutional law experts discussing the rule of law, separation of powers, and all the other features of our democracy that make our country unique.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

The Real Truth with Tommy Spina

The Real Truth with Tommy Spina

Lucy Dalglish: The Press Under Pressure

MAY 6, 202650 MIN
The Real Truth with Tommy Spina

Lucy Dalglish: The Press Under Pressure

MAY 6, 202650 MIN

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<p><em>The Real Truth </em>continues its deep dive into the First Amendment and the Fourth Estate, as Tommy speaks with Lucy Dalglish, former dean of the University of Maryland’s Philip Merrill College of Journalism and a longtime advocate for freedom of the press.</p><p>They discuss growing tensions between government power and First Amendment protections, including recent efforts to obtain journalists’ confidential sources and newsroom materials. Other topics: shield laws, the Privacy Protection Act, anonymous sourcing, government transparency, and why a free press remains essential to holding power accountable in America.</p><p><strong><em>Season 3: "We The People"</em></strong></p><p><strong><em>It's the constitution's first three words, affirming that the government of the United States exists to serve its citizens. These next episodes will feature constitutional law experts discussing the rule of law, separation of powers, and all the other features of our democracy that make our country unique.</em></strong></p>