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A Free Press: Cornerstone of Democracy with Gail Rhodes

August 25, 2022 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

FREE

The first amendment to the U.S. Constitution protects press freedom. Freedom of the press is important because it plays a vital role in informing citizens about public affairs and monitoring the actions of government. But what happens when public trust in the media is eroded by sensationalism, foreign influences or bots, fake news, and business monopolies? Who makes the news and what is newsworthy? Is non-partisan news coverage based on facts even still possible? What is the role of the media in keeping us informed today, and who is accountable when intentional misrepresentation occurs? Join us for a critical look at the impact of the media in a democratic society.

This program is cohosted by Friends of the Florence Community Library. This is an in-person event.

Gail Rhodes is a PhD student and an adjunct professor at the Cronkite School at Arizona State University with more than 16 years of professional experience working as a television reporter. She worked for the Fox Sports Network in Chicago and helped to launch the Comcast Sports Network. Rhodes has been an adjunct professor for Cronkite since 2014, where she teaches advanced television sports reporting, and advanced topics in sports media. Her doctoral studies focus on the intersection of sports culture, media and society.

Details

Date:
August 25, 2022
Time:
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Cost:
FREE
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Organizer

Friends of the Florence Community Library
Phone
520-868-8311
Email
emilyjeanwebster@icloud.com
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Venue

Florence Community Library
778 N. Main St.
Florence, AZ 85132 United States
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Phone
520-868-7040
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