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Women in Print and on Film: 50 Years of Feminism at Home and Abroad

Emily Burrill, Samhita Sunya, Siva Vaidhyanathan, Jennifer Weiss-Wolf

Jennifer Weiss-Wolf of "Ms." magazine and UVA cinema expert Samhita Sunya join a live recording of the Karsh Institute’s "Democracy in Danger" podcast. Weiss-Wolf’s work is featured in the new book "50 Years of Ms." Sunya studies film, feminism, and gender dynamics in South Asia and the Middle East.

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Light House Studio
Oct
21
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A Global Imperative: Free Press, Free Flow of Ideas

Michael Abramowitz, Susan B. Glasser, Amna Nawaz, Michael Powell

Vibrant societies and healthy democracies rely on the free flow of ideas, but ensuring a free press is a constant struggle. For this session, a panel of journalists and experts explores the state of freedom of the press in the United States and around the world—and what it means for the future of democracy.

11:15am - 12:30pm
The Paramount Theater
Oct
21
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Satire as Political Changemaker

  • October 21, 2023
  • 10:00 am–11:00 am
  • The Paramount Theater, 215 E Main St, Charlottesville, VA 22902
A panel of esteemed editorial cartoonists discusses how accessible—and often humorous—illustrations can be used to comment on culture, corruption, censorship, and democratic norms.
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Covering the White House

  • October 20, 2023
  • 5:00 pm–6:15 pm
  • The Paramount Theater, 215 E Main St, Charlottesville, VA 22902
This panel of esteemed journalists—moderated by PBS News’ Judy Woodruff—offers its insights on what it takes to report on the innerworkings of the White House, especially in times of crisis.
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Public Media and Democracy

  • October 20, 2023
  • 2:00 pm–3:15 pm
  • The Paramount Theater, 215 E Main St, Charlottesville, VA 22902
A panel of media veterans explores innovative news models, the role public media plays in sustaining an engaged democratic culture, and the future of journalism in America.
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Big Tech’s Effect on Democracy

Alexis Ohanian, Deb Roy, Kara Swisher

Technological advances have drastically changed the political and cultural landscape. How will the rapid expansion of AI and the increased influence of social media shape American democracy going forward?

2:00pm - 3:15pm
The Paramount Theater
Oct
19