Press Freedom, Open Government, and the First Amendment w/ Deborah Fisher :: Ep 31 Blue Lift Podcast

Podcast Episode Title:"Press Freedom, Open Government, and the First Amendment"Show Description:In this compelling episode of Blue Lift, host Peggy Kingsbury sits down with Deborah Fisher, director of MTSU's John Seigenthaler Chair of Excellence in First Amendment Studies and executive director of the Tennessee Coalition for Open Government. Fisher provides an insider's perspective on the critical challenges facing journalism today.Highlights:The evolving landscape of media and journalismProtecting press freedoms and public access to informationNavigating open meeting and public records lawsThe importance of the First Amendment in a changing media environmentStrategies for citizens to stay informed and engagedListeners will gain valuable insights into the state of journalism, government transparency, and the ongoing fight to preserve robust, independent reporting in the digital age. A must-listen for anyone concerned about democratic principles and media integrity.Follow Deborah:[email protected] to be on the show?Email: [email protected] the Blue movement at www.blueliftpodcast.comAbout Blue Lift and Peggy Kingsbury:Peggy grew up in GA and attended the University of Georgia. With an undergraduate and a masters degree in Criminal Justice Peggy is keenly interested in how politics and public safety intersect. Peggy is also an entrepreneur, small business owner, and lover of the outdoors. Peggy became focused on politics in Tennessee when the supermajority legislature began making headlines for silencing voices, enacting laws targeting underrepresented people and refusing to listen to their constituents.  Join Peggy for BlueLift as she interviews influencers and candidates in Tennessee politics with a focus on Williamson County and middle Tennessee.#PressFreedom #FirstAmendment #JournalismMatters #OpenGovernment #MediaIntegrity #DemocracyWatch #PublicRecords #CitizenRights #MediaLiteracy #TransparentGovernment #NewsEthics #FreeSpeech #TennesseePolitics #MediaFreedom #CivicEngagementFind out more and follow along at www.blueliftpodcast.comProduced by Jim McCarthy and ItsYourShow.co