China, the Earthquake, and Freedom of Speech

To the Point

China, the Earthquake, and Freedom of Speech

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Published on May 22, 2008, 11:00:00 AM
Total time: 00:50:50

Episode Description

After the massive earthquake struck central China, the demand for information overwhelmed government censorship.  Is the open window about to be closed?  The death toll, the damage and the continuing risk to five million homeless refugees.  Has open criticism shaken an authoritarian regime already coping with Tibet while it's promoting the summer Olympics?  Also, General Petraeus on Iraq troop reductions, and John McCain and the Religious Right.

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A monthly reality-check on the issues Americans care about most. Host Warren Olney draws on his decades of experience to explore the people and issues shaping – and disrupting - our world. How did everything change so fast? Where are we headed? The conversations are informal, edgy and always informative. If Warren's asking, you want to know the answer.