Justice Department Rules On Seizing Journalists’ Data, A Movie Everyone Should See

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Attorney General Merrick Garland speaks during a news conference on voting rights at the Department of Justice in Washington, Friday, June 25, 2021. Patrick Semansky/AP Photo

The Justice Department is out with new rules limiting when it can obtain journalists’ phone and email records. We talk about the change with a journalism professor. Then, what’s one movie you think everyone should see? We revisit a conversation with a film expert.

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    The Department of Justice has released a new rule restricting its ability to seize journalists’ phone and email records. We talk about the department’s past doing just that in the pursuit of leakers, and what this new rule could mean.

  • What's one movie you think everyone should see?

    While seeing a brand-new movie or show is exciting, there are many time-tested classics that could be worth a watch. We talk with a Wisconsin film professor about what makes something a classic, and we ask you to share your must-see movies as well.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
  • Rachael Vasquez Producer
  • Natalie Guyette Producer
  • Daniel Lippman Guest
  • Jocelyn Szczepaniak-Gillece Guest

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