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News & Events

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Can They Do Good and Still Do Well? Local TV Stations and Communities' Information Needs
June 2, 2025
Harvard Kennedy School’s Bradlee Professor of Government and the Press, Thomas Patterson, reviews the...
Events, Past Event Recordings, Past Events,
How Journalism Drives Change: The power of investigative journalism to shape democratic governance
March 20, 2025
Join representatives of each finalist reporting team for the Goldsmith Investigative Reporting Prize...
Documentary Film, Events, Past Event Recordings, Past Events,
Reimagining Democracy for Gen Z
September 10, 2024
An in-depth conversation about the role of young women working to build a more equitable landscape in...
Events, Past Event Recordings, Past Events, Public Interest Journalism,
How to Cover Academic Research Fraud and Errors
November 30, 2023
This event is hosted by The Journalist’s Resource. The Journalist's Resource is a project of the Shorenstein...
Disinformation, Past Events,
Lessons from Ukraine: Disinformation and the Role of Strategic Communications in Hybrid Warfare
October 24, 2023
Former Deputy Director of National Security Communications in the UK National Security Secretariat, Henry...
Past Event Recordings, Past Events, Public Interest Tech, Tech Policy,
Truth, Trust, and Democracy: Leadership in the Information Ecosystem
October 24, 2023
A conversation about the future of information and the ways that government, academia, private companies...
Past Events, Public Interest Journalism,
Susan Glasser and Peter Baker Join Karen Donfried to Discuss Global Hotspots
October 20, 2023
A conversation on critical global issues with two award-winning journalists at the center of action in...
Past Event Recordings, Past Events, Public Interest Tech, Tech Policy,
Future of the Internet Summit
October 18, 2023
The Shorenstein Center participated in the Berkman Klein Center at Harvard Law School’s Future of the...
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Recoding America: How Government Can do Better in the Digital Age
October 16, 2023
Jennifer Pahlka, former Deputy U.S. Chief Technology Officer, founder of Code for America, and author...
Documentary Film, Past Events,
Beyond Utopia
October 11, 2023
The Shorenstein Center's Documentary Film in the Public Interest program is helping to spread the word...
Computational Policy, Past Event Recordings, Past Events, Public Interest Tech, Tech Policy,
AI and its Implications for Democracy
October 5, 2023
This event is co-sponsored by the Institute of Politics (IOP).
Past Events, Public Interest Journalism, Tech Policy,
Online Influencers and the Future of Media: A Conversation with Taylor Lorenz
October 5, 2023
Join tech journalist Taylor Lorenz and Shorenstein News Lab director Emily Dreyfuss for a conversation...
Events, Past Event Recordings, Past Events,
American Dreaming: Social and Economic Mobility for the 'Firsts'
October 3, 2023
This event is co-sponsored by the Institute of Politics.
Events, Local News, Past Event Recordings, Past Events,
The Massachusetts Phenomenon: Civic Leaders & Journalists Reboot Local News
September 28, 2023
Come meet the people behind the "Massachusetts phenomenon" -- the community leaders and journalists joining...
Documentary Film, Events, Past Events,
Defending Dissent: Screening and Discussion of Award-Winning Documentary, "Boycott"
September 20, 2023
This event is part of the Documentary Film in the Public Interest Initiative. It is co-sponsored by the...
Documentary Film, Events, News & Events, Past Events,
Deadlocked: How America Shaped the Supreme Court
September 13, 2023
This event is part of our Documentary Film in the Public Interest Program!
Past Events,
Writing for Busy Readers: An in-person training session with HKS Professor Todd Rogers
September 12, 2023
Practical, hands-on training for the HKS community!
Events, News & Events, Past Events,
The Science of Writing for Busy Readers
September 12, 2023
The Journalist's Resource presents an online training session with public policy professor Todd Rogers....
Events, Past Event Recordings, Past Events, Public Interest Tech, Tech Policy,
Rebuilding Trust in Government Through Civic Technology
September 12, 2023
A conversation with government officials and technology experts about building tech expertise and capacity...
Computational Policy, Past Event Recordings, Past Events, Public Interest Tech, Tech Policy,
Decoding ChatGPT
April 14, 2023
This video on ChatGPT by Sharad Goel, Professor of Public Policy at Harvard Kennedy School, is an accessible...
Past Events,
NAVALNY Screening and Q&A
April 5, 2023
This event is currently at capacity.
Past Event Recordings, Past Events,
Life on the Move: The Global Refugee Crisis
March 29, 2023
Caitlin Dickerson is a current Joan Shorenstein Fellow. The mission of the Joan Shorenstein Fellowship...
Past Event Recordings, Past Events,
The Art of Political Writing: a conversation with Washington columnist James Bennet
March 29, 2023
Communication—writing in particular—is the lifeblood of politics and journalism. Rosenthal Fellow Adam...
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The Art of Political Writing: a conversation with speechwriter Sarada Peri
February 23, 2023
Communication—writing in particular—is the lifeblood of politics and journalism. Rosenthal Fellow Adam...
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Where Politics and Policy Meets People: a conversation with 2022 Nyhan Prize Winner Shawn Donnan of Bloomberg News
February 17, 2023
Award-winning journalists Shawn Donnan and Cynthia Tucker in conversation about the role and craft of...
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Covering Washington in a Time of Divided Government
February 10, 2023
Communication—writing in particular—is the lifeblood of politics and journalism. Rosenthal Fellow Adam...
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Filling the Gaps: News Deserts and Local Public Radio
January 25, 2023
Professor Patterson reviewed the findings and recommendations in his report.
Past Event Recordings, Past Events,
Covering American Politics: Does the Old Shoe Still Fit?
January 17, 2023
This event is co-sponsored by the Harvard Kennedy School New England Alumni Association.
Events, Past Event Recordings, Past Events,
Prioritizing mental health in the newsroom: How to create a culture of well-being
January 5, 2023
The Journalist’s Resource is a project of the Shorenstein Center aimed at bridging the gap between journalism...
Events, Past Event Recordings, Past Events,
Academic Research as an Investigative Journalism Tool: Tips to Get You Started
December 5, 2022
The Journalist’s Resource is a project of the Shorenstein Center aimed at bridging the gap between journalism...
Events, Past Event Recordings, Past Events,
A Shorenstein Center Discussion with Neal Gabler and Richard Parker
November 8, 2022
On Monday, November 14th at 1 p.m ET, The Shorenstein Center will host a discussion with Neal Gabler...
Past Event Recordings, Past Events,
Is it the role of the media to preserve democracy? A Shorenstein Center Discussion with Kathy Gannon and Brian Stelter
November 7, 2022
In this one-hour discussion, Shorenstein Center fellows Kathy Gannon and Brian Stelter debate the role...
Events, Misinformation Speaker Series, Past Event Recordings, Past Events,
Anti-Democratic Attitudes and Support for Partisan Violence: Are Misperceptions to Blame?
November 7, 2022
This event is part of the Speaker Series on Misinformation, co-sponsored by the Shorenstein Center for...
Past Event Recordings, Past Events,
LGBTQIA+ Representation in the Media: Transgender Awareness Week
November 4, 2022
This event, held on the first day of Transgender Awareness Week, November 14, 2022, celebrated the accomplishments...
Events, Misinformation Speaker Series, Past Event Recordings, Past Events,
Demagoguery, Technology, and Cognition: Addressing the Threats to Democracy
November 3, 2022
This event is part of the Speaker Series on Misinformation, co-sponsored by the Shorenstein Center for...
Events, Misinformation Speaker Series, Past Event Recordings, Past Events,
Content Confusion: Navigating the Media in an Era of Misinformation
October 27, 2022
This event took place on November 2, 2022 as part of the Speaker Series on Misinformation, co-sponsored...
Events, Past Event Recordings, Past Events,
Midterm Media Coverage: A Shorenstein Center discussion with Rachael Bade, Karoun Demirjian and Brian Stelter
October 27, 2022
Rachael Bade and Karoun Demirjian joined Walter Shorenstein Fellow Brian Stelter for a conversation about...
Past Event Recordings, Past Events,
The 2022 Midterm Elections: A Presentation by Thomas E. Patterson, Bradlee Professor of Government and the Press
October 26, 2022
On Nov. 4, 2022, Harvard media scholar Thomas E. Patterson held a one-hour webinar to discuss how the...
Disinformation, Events, Misinformation Speaker Series, Past Event Recordings, Past Events,
Emotional Contagion and the Power of Belief: Why it Matters to Global Health
October 20, 2022
This event is part of the Speaker Series on Misinformation, co-sponsored by the Shorenstein Center for...
Past Event Recordings, Past Events,
Unmasking Influence Operations in the Philippines: Launch of New Report and Community Engagement Plan
October 19, 2022
This event was the formal launch of the report “Parallel Public Spheres: Influence Operations in the...
Events, News Innovation Series, Past Event Recordings, Past Events,
The Digital Transformation of The Metro Daily
May 3, 2022
The News Innovation Events Series at the Shorenstein Center virtually convenes journalists, news entrepreneurs,...
Disinformation, Events, Misinformation Speaker Series, Past Event Recordings, Past Events,
Memory and Belief Regression After the Correction of Misinformation
April 6, 2022
This event is part of the Speaker Series on Misinformation, co-sponsored by the Shorenstein Center for...
Events, News Innovation Series, Past Event Recordings, Past Events, Public Interest Journalism,
New Visions for Journalism
April 1, 2022
This event is part of the News Innovation Series, which is supported by a gift from Elaine Schuster.
Events, Past Event Recordings, Past Events, Public Interest Journalism,
Disrupted media – Disrupted Academy: Rethinking African J-schools
March 22, 2022
The business crisis facing journalism across the world has profound implications for journalism education,...
Events, News Innovation Series, Past Event Recordings, Past Events, Public Interest Journalism,
Reinventing Sustainable Business and Revenue Models for Journalism
March 17, 2022
This event is part of the News Innovation Series, which is supported by a gift from Elaine Schuster.
Events, Past Event Recordings, Past Events, Public Interest Journalism,
2022 Goldsmith Prize for Investigative Reporting Panel Discussion
March 15, 2022
The finalists for the 2022 Goldsmith Prize for Investigative Reporting joined Shorenstein Center Director...
Disinformation, Events, Past Event Recordings, Past Events,
A Citizen Perspective on Mis- and Disinformation
March 10, 2022
This event is part of the Speaker Series on Misinformation, co-sponsored by the Shorenstein Center for...
Events, News Innovation Series, Past Event Recordings, Past Events, Public Interest Journalism,
John Heilemann on the Evolution of a Career in Journalism: From Staff Political Reporter to Showtime Executive Producer
March 2, 2022
This event is part of the News Innovation Series, which is supported by a gift from Elaine Schuster.
Events, Local News, News Innovation Series, Past Event Recordings, Past Events, Public Interest Journalism,
The Constitutional Case for Saving the News
February 24, 2022
This event took place on March 2, 2022 as part of the News Innovation Series, which is supported by a...
Audio & Video, Past Event Recordings, Past Events,
Finding Hope: Changing the Climate Crisis Conversation
February 23, 2022
Renowned climate scientist and author Dr. Katharine Hayhoe is a leader in efforts to change the public...
Audio & Video, Events, Past Event Recordings, Past Events,
"Disinformation as Infrastructure:" Making and maintaining the QAnon conspiracy on Italian digital media
February 14, 2022
The Misinformation Speakers Series continues with Dr. Irene Pasquetto, as she presents the findings from...
Audio & Video, Events, Past Event Recordings, Past Events, Public Interest Journalism,
Using Academic Research to Keep Politicians Honest: A Free Online Training Session for Journalists Across Beats
January 28, 2022
Academic studies provide the kind of high-quality evidence journalists need to ground their public policy...
Audio & Video, Disinformation, Events, Past Event Recordings, Past Events,
Hacking Online Virality
January 13, 2022
This event took place on Feb. 9, 2022 as part of the Speaker Series on Misinformation, co-sponsored by...
Audio & Video, Events, Past Event Recordings, Past Events,
The Post-Soviet Press: A Long Road to Freedom
November 29, 2021
Watch a discussion with people at the forefront of the struggle in Ukraine and Moldova, two countries...
Audio & Video, Events, Past Event Recordings, Past Events, Public Interest Journalism, Public Interest Technology, Tech Policy,
'A Thousand Cuts' Film Discussion
November 19, 2021
A recording of this event is available below.
Audio & Video, Events, Local News, Local News, Past Event Recordings, Past Events,
Solutions for America's Local News Crisis: Policy and Peril
November 3, 2021
A recording of this event is available below.
Audio & Video, Events, Past Event Recordings, Past Events,
Global News & Technology Leadership in Challenging Times
November 1, 2021
You can watch a recording of this event below.
Audio & Video, Events, News & Events, Past Event Recordings, Past Events,
The Facebook Files: Are teens and democratic societies at risk?
October 28, 2021
You can watch a recording of this event below.
Audio & Video, Events, News & Events, Past Event Recordings, Past Events, Prizes & Lectures,
The 2021 Salant Lecture on Freedom of the Press: Maria Ressa, CEO of Rappler and 2021 Nobel Peace Prize Winner
October 18, 2021
You can watch a recording of this event below.
Audio & Video, Disinformation, Events, News & Events, Past Event Recordings, Past Events,
Securing Democracy: Misinformation, Disinformation, and the Cyber-War for the 2022 Midterms
October 12, 2021
You can watch a recording of this event below.
Audio & Video, Events, News & Events, Past Event Recordings, Past Events,
The Pen Vs. The AK-47: The Future of Afghan Media Under the Taliban
September 17, 2021
Samiullah Mahdi, Afghan journalist and Spring 2021 Shorenstein Fellow, in discussion with Charles Sennott,...
Disinformation, Events, News & Events, Past Event Recordings, Past Events,
Vaccine Misinformation: A New Report from the COVID States Project
August 17, 2021
A team of researchers from the COVID States Project discussed the findings from their latest report on...

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