The American Forum: The Freedom of Press in a Post 9-11 Era
Event: Sept. 10, 2007 at 7 p.m.; Broadcast: Sept. 11, 2007 at 10 p.m.
With fears of terrorism and increased government secrecy, the unpopularity of the Iraq war and attacks on the news media for breaking stories about U.S. intelligence-gathering,what is the state of freedom of the press in the U.S. in the post-9-11 world?
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Are the media undermining their own freedom and watchdog role with celebrity sightings and tabloid crime stories? What is the impact of cutbacks and mergers on serious news-gathering and freedom of the press in this country? And would the American people vote for the First Amendment if it were up for election in 2007?
Prof. Jane Hall will explore these timely and important questions with a panel of experts and media execs, including USA Today editor, Ken Polson, and others.
Confirmed panelists:
Meredith Fuchs
General Counsel, National Security Archive
Shane Harris
Intelligence Correspondent, National Journal
Eric Lichtblau
2006 Pulitzer Prize-Winning Reporter, New York Times
Ken Paulson
Editor and Vice President/News, USA TODAY and USATODAY.com
Suzanne Spaulding
National Security Expert, Bingham Consulting Group
Moderator:
Jane Hall SOC professor and Fox News contributor
The American Forum
The Freedom of Press in a Post 9-11 Era
Monday, Sept. 10
7-8 p.m. with a reception to follow.
Katzen Arts Center
Abramson Family Recital Hall
Directions
Complimentary parking available at the Katzen Building Lower Level Garage and at the Nebraska Avenue Lot
For more information, contact the School of Communication at 202-885-2074
Taped broadcast will air Tues., Sept. 11 on WAMU 88.5 at 10 p.m.
