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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?
Public Media and Democracy
Margaret Low, Evan Smith, Lauren Williams, Kimi Yoshino
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.
Covering the White House
Peter Baker, Laura Barrón-López, Elaina Plott Calabro, Mike Emanuel, Judy Woodruff
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.
Satire as Political Changemaker
Barbara Brandon-Croft, Laurent Dubois, Jeffrey Koterba, Pedro Xavier Molina, Rayma Suprani
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.
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.
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.
