In this episode of The Real Truth, Tommy sits down with John Archibald, Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist and longtime voice in Alabama journalism to continue this season's exploration of the First Amendment and the Constitution in 2026.

They explore the role of a free press in holding power accountable, the growing challenges facing journalists, and why protecting sources remains essential to uncovering the truth. From shifting media landscapes to concerns about government transparency and public trust, the conversation examines what’s at stake when credibility, access, and accountability are all under pressure.

The Real Truth Season 3: "We The People"

It's the constitution's first three words, affirming that the government of the United States exists to serve its citizens. These next episodes will feature constitutional law experts discussing the rule of law, separation of powers, and all the other features of our democracy that make our country unique.

As The Real Truth continues exploring the status of the First Amendment (and the Constitution itself), Tommy speaks with Robert Corn-Revere, a leading First Amendment and media law practitioner and current Chief Counsel at the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE). He successfully defended CBS Television and Viacom in the FCC proceeding resulting from the Super Bowl "wardrobe malfunction" and petitioned for a posthumous pardon for late comedian Lenny Bruce, which was granted by New York Governor George Pataki in 2003.

They discuss press freedom, reporter-source confidentiality, and the legal limits of government power over speech. The conversation also examines how these protections are tested in today’s media landscape and why the courts remain a critical backstop against overreach.

Season 3: "We The People"

It's the constitution's first three words, affirming that the government of the United States exists to serve its citizens. These next episodes will feature constitutional law experts discussing the rule of law, separation of powers, and all the other features of our democracy that make our country unique.

In this episode of The Real Truth with Tommy Spina, Tommy speaks with Lee Levine, one of the nation’s leading First Amendment attorneys. Levine has practiced, taught, and written about First Amendment law for fifty years. He has argued on behalf of the press in courts nationwide, including the US Supreme Court. They discuss the role of a free press, legal protections for journalists, and the growing tension between government power and media accountability in today’s political climate. Their conversation comes at a time of renewed national attention on press rights, following recent reports of President Donald Trump threatening to subpoena or jail journalists over leaked information related to U.S. military operations in Iran.

The Real Truth Season 3: "We The People"

It's the constitution's first three words, affirming that the government of the United States exists to serve its citizens. These next episodes will feature constitutional law experts discussing the rule of law, separation of powers, and all the other features of our democracy that make our country unique.