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

Good Reasonable People: The Psychology Behind America’s Dangerous Divide

Good Reasonable People: The Psychology Behind America’s Dangerous Divide

In this virtual book talk Keith Payne share insights on how understanding the psychology of our political divide can provide tools to approach political debates more effectively, handle misinformation, and separate political principles from personal relationships to foster mutual understanding. This event was present by the BISG.

Zoom webinar
12:00 PM

A Conversation with Katie Couric

A Conversation with Katie Couric

Join us for a conversation with Katie Couric, news anchor, bestselling author, and media entrepreneur, on the media, politics, and the future of democracy.

JFK Jr. Forum
6:00 PM

headshots of Katie Couric and Nancy Gibbs on a red event flyer with event information
Natalia Almada: Two film screenings

Natalia Almada: Two film screenings

The Shorenstein Center on Media, Politics and Public Policy invites you to attend two screenings of Natalia Almada’s films ‘The Night Watchman (El Velador)’ and ‘Users.’

Carpenter Center Theater at the Harvard Film Archive 
7:00 PM

Likeable Badass: How women get the success they deserve

Likeable Badass: How women get the success they deserve

This virtual book talk features Alison Fragale, organizational psychologist, professor, and bestselling author of ‘Likeable Badass: How Women Get the Success They Deserve.’ In this engaging session, Fragale delves into her research on the science of status—what it is, why it matters, and how women can use it to amplify their success. This event was present by the BISG.

Zoom webinar
11:00 AM

Democracy 2024: The Day After

Democracy 2024: The Day After

Join us for an important conversation in the immediate aftermath of election night with a panel of experts.

JFK Jr. Forum
1:00 PM

Making the call: How the AP calls election results

Making the call: How the AP calls election results

Hear from a panel of experts on how elections are counted and called as they discuss what to expect for the upcoming presidential election, how to use and convey election count information to the public, and pitfalls to avoid. This event was co-sponsored by The Journalist’s Resource, the Nieman Foundation and the Ash Center for Democratic Governance and Innovation.

Zoom webinar
2:00 PM

Covering Felony Disenfranchisement and The Politics of People Behind Bars

Covering Felony Disenfranchisement and The Politics of People Behind Bars

Join The Journalist’s Resource and The Marshall Project to explore all the complexities of voting with a felony conviction. Also discussed are the results of a landmark political survey of more than 54,000 incarcerated people.

Zoom webinar
12:00 PM

The Rebirth of America’s Labor Movement: Amazon Labor Union (ALU) and the Future

The Rebirth of America’s Labor Movement: Amazon Labor Union (ALU) and the Future

Join leaders on the forefront of labor rights in the United States for a conversation about one of the largest union victories in a generation and whether it marks a resurgence of labor in the U.S. and around the world.

John F. Kennedy Jr. Forum, 79 John F. Kennedy St., Cambridge, MA 02138
6:00 PM

Breaking Insights: Game-changing U.S. Presidential Race – Groundbreaking Analysis and Critical Poll Numbers Coming October 21

Breaking Insights: Game-changing U.S. Presidential Race – Groundbreaking Analysis and Critical Poll Numbers Coming October 21

In the upcoming presidential elections, a high-stakes battle is unfolding with razor-thin margins between candidates set to reshape the political landscape.  The HKS New England Alumni Association and The Harvard Law School Association of Massachusetts will host a panel of experts for a timely preview before polls open. 

Milstein West Room, Harvard Law School, 1585 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, USA
6:00 PM

Study Group: Covering the 2024 Presidential Election with Isaac Dovere, CNN Senior Reporter

Study Group: Covering the 2024 Presidential Election with Isaac Dovere, CNN Senior Reporter

This study group will bring you inside how reporters approach the 2024 election. We’ll talk about what to do when information isn’t easily available, and what to do when sources lie. These sessions are hosted by the HKS Communications Program and co-sponsored by the Shorenstein Center’s Student Media Initiative.

location shared upon registration
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM