Program Description

How have the new 24-hour global news environment and the Internet changed the way wars are reported? Where is the line between tough reporting and aiding the enemy? Can embedded reporters be objective and fair? Are patriotism and journalism compatible? Who tells the stories of innocents caught in the crossfire and the trauma of refugees - and how often? How do reporters cope with witnessing extremes of human suffering and thier own fears? What do today's news consumers want and need from today's news media?