Events for March 2024

A Master Class with Mikhail Zygar Co-sponsored by the Journalism Protection Initiative and the International Reporting Concentration Russian journalist Mikhail Zygar began his career as a war correspondent, later founded the independent new outlet TV Rain to challenge the Kremlin narrative, and today is a bestselling author chronicling President Vladmir Putin’s imperial regime. Through it all, he has witnessed Russia’s…

An audio talk at Newmark J-School featuring, Mitra Kaboli live in conversation with Jess Shane, host and creator of Heartbreaking, Shocking, Transformative Acclaimed audio documentarians Jess Shane and Mitra Kaboli will dive into the thorny nature of documentary and the creative and ethical challenges of working in narrative audio amidst the current appetite for compelling personal stories. The evening will…

On March 19, join Nate Burleson, former NFL wide-receiver turned CBS Mornings Anchor, and Vanessa Botelho, Associate Professor of Broadcast and Digital Journalism at Newmark J-School, for a conversation about Burleson’s journey from professional football to broadcast journalism, the hurdles he’s faced along the way, and how he’s cultivated a distinctive “voice” that resonates with millions of network television viewers.…

Join us for a lively 30-minute talk with ProPublica founder Dick Tofel to explore the recent history and evolution of journalism business models. We'll consider ProPublica's origins and how and why nonprofit journalism has surged. We'll delve into various facets of the field and reflect on its challenges. A discussion and Q&A will follow.

A Master Class with Mikhail Zygar Co-sponsored by the Journalism Protection Initiative and the International Reporting Concentration Russian journalist Mikhail Zygar began his career as a war correspondent, later founded the independent new outlet TV Rain to challenge the Kremlin narrative, and today is a bestselling author chronicling President Vladmir Putin’s imperial regime. Through it all, he has witnessed Russia’s…