A Multifaceted Discussion with the Spring 2005 Shorenstein Fellows

May 3, 2005: “A Multifaceted Discussion with the Spring 2005 Shorenstein Fellows.” Topics will include the political impact of technology, globalization of American opinion, effect of mass media on politicians, countering Islamic fundamentalism through introduction of free media, diversity in the media, and the changing role of the newspaper column in the public debate. Fellows include Doug Ahlers, co-founder of Modem Media; Julia Baird, opinion editor, Sydney Morning Herald; Hans Kepplinger, professor in communications, University of Mainz; David Rohde, foreign correspondent, the New York Times; Richard Schultz, professor of political science, McGill University; and columnist Walter Shapiro, formerly of USA Today.