Over ninety friends of Access Sacramento were invited to have lunch on April 17th with Amy Goodman, Co-Host of “Democracy Now!” and noted journalist. The luncheon was a fundraiser for Access Sacramento and was held at California Stage Theatre (25th and R Street). Amy was joined by award-winning Investigative Journalist and brother, David Goodman. The two were present in Sacramento promote their new book Standing up to the Madness.  Standing up to the Madness tells the stories of ordinary people who in many cases, risk their lives fighting for what they believe in. It inspires citizens to join the fight in taking the media back and telling stories that would otherwise not be heard. Inte

Photo credit: www.freepress.net/node/40272   Q: How long have you been making film?  Sue: This is my first film. I thought it would take six months. It’s taken four years. I’ve produced television for many years professionally. I produced radio for many years professionally. This is a far bigger deal than I ever dreamed it would be.  Q: Could you please explain what Broadcast Blues is about?  Sue: Broadcast Blues really is about what the public interest obligations are to ‘we the people’. Broadcasters make a lot of money by broadcasting on the air waves. And in return for the license to make all that money, they’re all supposed to be taking care of the public interest. Now, what exac