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Forum Stage - Media Fireside 9 December 5:20 - 5:40PM
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In a polarized media landscape, journalism is torn between objective reporting and rising demands for advocacy. A 2023 Knight Foundation/Gallup poll found that only 9% of Americans see little political bias in the news, with Edelman reporting that 59% believe journalists intentionally mislead to advance agendas. As audiences seek truth and impact, where should media draw the line, and how can it rebuild trust without losing relevance?
Forum Stage - Creator Economy Fireside 8 December 5:00 - 5:15PM
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- Music Panel 8 December 4:05 - 4:25PM
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Building a New Backbone for Journalism
In a fragmented information landscape where politics is both a content and commodity, the role of a journalist is being fundamentally rewritten. Veteran broadcaster Chuck Todd and award winning correspondent turned tech startup founder Jane Ferguson, reflect on how platforms, algorithms, and polarization are reshaping the craft of reporting, and what it will take for political journalism to remain credible and relevant in an era of speed, spectacle, and suspicion.
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