January 19, 1989 - Nicholas Johnson, one-time member of the Federal Communications Commission, speaking at Carlton College in Northfield, Minnesota, as part of the Carleton Lecture series. Johnson’s address was on the topic "Who Controls the Media: The Politics of Broadcasting." He traces some of the history of telecommunications and talks about how putting existing technologies together as an important part of change. Johnson is author of the book, "How to Talk Back to Your Television Set". He has earned a reputation at the FCC for being a tireless crusader for the rights of television viewers, and as a critic of the broadcast industry. He has also hosted the public television series, "The New Tech Times".
July 2, 1973 - Nicholas Johnson, Commissioner for the Federal Communications Commission, discusses the importance of local broadcasting and communities being heavily involved in the content those media outlets provide.