Events

Upcoming Events

Dubious News and the Aging American: Understanding Discernment and Engagement Among Older Adults

Dubious News and the Aging American: Understanding Discernment and Engagement Among Older Adults

In this talk, Professor Lyons will explore the question “Why do older adults engage more with misinformation online, even when they often identify falsehoods correctly in surveys?” This event is part of the Speaker Series on Misinformation, co-sponsored by the Shorenstein Center for Media, Politics and Public Policy at Harvard’s Kennedy School and the Network Science Institute at Northeastern University.

Hybrid

Wexner Building - W-434 A.B. Conference Room & Zoom
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

The Prevalence and Policy Consequences of “mRNA Vaccine Stigmatization” in the US

The Prevalence and Policy Consequences of “mRNA Vaccine Stigmatization” in the US

In this talk, Professor Matt Motta will argue that although it’s presently unclear if efforts to stigmatize mRNA vaccines by many prominent voices in American public life have impacted broader US public opinion, there is growing reason to believe that it will. This event is part of the Speaker Series on Misinformation, co-sponsored by the Shorenstein Center for Media, Politics and Public Policy at Harvard’s Kennedy School and the Network Science Institute at Northeastern University.

Hybrid

Belfer Building – B-200 Starr Auditorium & Zoom
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

Regulating Social Media: America’s Global Communications Dilemma

Regulating Social Media: America’s Global Communications Dilemma

Professor John Wihbey will present his argument for the U.S to establish a duty of care for social media platforms to take reasonable action when harms present themselves. Attendees will discuss ideas from his forthcoming book “Governing Babel: The Debate over Social Media Platforms and Free Speech – and What Comes Next” (MIT Press). This event is part of the Speaker Series on Misinformation, co-sponsored by the Shorenstein Center for Media, Politics and Public Policy at Harvard’s Kennedy School and the Network Science Institute at Northeastern University.

Hybrid

Rubenstein Building - R-414-AB David Ellwood Democracy Lab & Zoom
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

Past Events

Race, Place, Resistance: Anti-Racism Policy

Race, Place, Resistance: Anti-Racism Policy

Dinner and panel discussion with Erin Genia, Chi Ossé, and Brittany White, discussing strategies for developing and implementing an anti-racist agenda in various sectors of modern society. This event is co-hosted by the student-led Anti-Racism Policy Caucus and Anti-Racism Policy Journal at HKS.

Bell Hall, Harvard Kennedy School

Life on the Move: The Global Refugee Crisis

Life on the Move: The Global Refugee Crisis

Caitlin Dickerson is a current Joan Shorenstein Fellow. The mission of the Joan Shorenstein Fellowship is to advance research in the field of media, politics and public policy; facilitate a dialogue among journalists, scholars, policymakers and students; provide an opportunity for reflection; and create a vibrant and long-lasting community of scholars and practitioners. The primary focus for a Fellow is to research, write and publish a paper on a media/politics topic.

Wexner Building - W-434 A.B. Conference Room, Zoom & Livestreamed on YouTube
6:00 PM

NAVALNY: Political Opposition in Russia and the Power of Documentary

NAVALNY: Political Opposition in Russia and the Power of Documentary

Join Christo Grozev, Shane Boris, Julia Minson, and Ann Cooper for a discussion about the film NAVALNY, political opposition and media in Russia, and the ways that documentary film can influence political and personal futures.

JFK Jr. Forum, Harvard Kennedy School and livestreamed

poster showing images of the four event speakers and the title, date, and time of the event
Bad Axe: Film Screening and Director Q&A

Bad Axe: Film Screening and Director Q&A

Join the Asian American Policy Review (an HKS student-led journal) and the Shorenstein Center for a screening of the new documentary film Bad Axe, followed by a discussion with filmmaker David Siev.

Bell Hall, Harvard Kennedy School
6:00 PM

Bad Axe Screening poster with photo of filmmaker David Siev
The Art of Political Writing: a conversation with Washington columnist James Bennet

The Art of Political Writing: a conversation with Washington columnist James Bennet

Communication—writing in particular—is the lifeblood of politics and journalism. Rosenthal Fellow Adam Lashinsky, who is at work on a biography of the Presidential speechwriter and political columnist William Safire, is hosting a series of interviews with today’s leading practitioners of the craft. Join him in conversation with top columnists and speechwriters for a discussion of technique, of-the-moment topics in Washington, and the interdependent relationships between political writers and their government subjects and clients.

Virtual Webinar & livestream

Michael Hallsworth: A Manifesto for the Future of Applied Behavioral Science

Michael Hallsworth: A Manifesto for the Future of Applied Behavioral Science

Join the Shorenstein Center and the Behavioral Insights Group for a discussion with Michael Hallsworth about the current state of the field of behavioral insights, and pathways to develop it for impact on a range of important global and societal issues.

Wexner 330 and on Zoom
1:30 PM

A man, Michael Hallsworth, stands looking at the camera with a pedestrian street behind him
Documenting War Crimes in Ukraine

Documenting War Crimes in Ukraine

This event is co-sponsored by The Institute of Politics and the Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs. Media for this event is provided by FRONTLINE.

John F. Kennedy Jr. Forum

The Art of Political Writing: a conversation with speechwriter Sarada Peri

The Art of Political Writing: a conversation with speechwriter Sarada Peri

Communication—writing in particular—is the lifeblood of politics and journalism. Rosenthal Fellow Adam Lashinsky, who is at work on a biography of the Presidential speechwriter and political columnist William Safire, is hosting a series of interviews with today’s leading practitioners of the craft. Join him in conversation with top columnists and speechwriters for a discussion of technique, of-the-moment topics in Washington, and the interdependent relationships between political writers and their government subjects and clients.

Malkin Penthouse (Littauer Building, L-P-9), Zoom and livestreamed online
5:30 PM