Scandal and the Court of Public Opinion

Scandal and the Court of Public Opinion

The American public and news media often seems to delight in a public figures' fall from grace -- whether it's Senator Larry Craig's or quarterback Michael Vick. But amid sweeping condemnations, civic dialogue can sometimes turn nasty and...

The American public and news media often seems to delight in a public figures' fall from grace -- whether it's Senator Larry Craig's or quarterback Michael Vick. But amid sweeping condemnations, civic dialogue can sometimes turn nasty and hypocritical. Howard Ross joins Kojo to explore what "the court of public opinion" says about us -- the public.

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