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Theodore H. White Lecture on Press and Politics with Ken Burns

Theodore H. White Lecture on Press and Politics with Ken Burns

Attend the 2026 Theodore H. White Lecture on Press and Politics with preeminent documentary filmmaker Ken BurnsShorenstein Center Director, Nancy Gibbs, will hold a fireside chat with Burns in the JFK Jr. Forum at Harvard Kennedy School.

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JFK Jr. Forum, HKS
6:00 PM

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Disagreeing Better in a Polarized World: A conversation with Julia Minson and Todd Rogers

Disagreeing Better in a Polarized World: A conversation with Julia Minson and Todd Rogers

This second event on Julia Minson’s new book, How to Disagree Better, will feature a fireside chat between Minson and fellow Harvard Kennedy School faculty member Todd Rogers exploring depolarization as a growing challenge, the promise of behavioral science approaches, and the difficulties of designing interventions that truly work.

 

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HKS campus, Taubman Building, Nye ABC
4:00 PM – 5:15 PM

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2026 Goldsmith Awards Ceremony

2026 Goldsmith Awards Ceremony

A celebration of journalism and storytelling that impact public policy and the functioning of government.

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JFK Jr. Forum, 79 John F. Kennedy St., Cambridge, MA 02138
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM

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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.

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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. 

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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.

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

Reimagining Democracy for Gen Z

Reimagining Democracy for Gen Z

An in-depth conversation about the role of young women working to build a more equitable landscape in political leadership, exploring how younger generations are breaking barriers to engage in civic dialogue and address political polarization. This event was co-sponsored by the Women and Public Policy Program and the Institute of Politics at HKS.

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

Service Design for Public Service Delivery workshop

Service Design for Public Service Delivery workshop

A workshop for Harvard University students on how to apply a service design mindset to improve public services.

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Allison Dining Room (Taubman Building, 5th Floor)
4:30 PM – 6:00 PM

“Is she electable, though?” Gender Bias in the Media

“Is she electable, though?” Gender Bias in the Media

A timely panel discussion about how the media has seeded, promoted, and occasionally knocked down bias, sexism, and misogynoir in public discussions about female politicians, and what the research says about how this coverage has changed in recent years (if at all). This event was co-sponsored by the Women and Public Policy Program at HKS.

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Zoom webinar
3:00 PM

What Journalists Should Know About Election Security: Threats and Mitigations (NEW TIME)

What Journalists Should Know About Election Security: Threats and Mitigations (NEW TIME)

Join Cait Conley, Senior Advisor to the Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) for a practical briefing on known and potential threats to the 2024 elections, how election stakeholders are mitigating those threats, and advice on how journalists can prepare to report on them. This webinar is hosted by The Journalist’s Resource. NOTE the start time is now 1pm ET.

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Zoom webinar

Inside OffsetsDB, a carbon offset repository from CarbonPlan

Inside OffsetsDB, a carbon offset repository from CarbonPlan

In this webinar CarbonPlan research scientist Grayson Badgley and editorial lead Maggie Koerth will walk participants through the ins-and-outs of OffsetsDB, an open-access database of carbon offsets projects from around the world. This webinar is hosted by The Journalist’s Resource.

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Zoom webinar
12:00 PM

‘Anja Niedringhaus’ Exhibit

‘Anja Niedringhaus’ Exhibit

A collection of Anja Niedringhaus’ powerful images from Afghanistan and Pakistan are on display at Harvard until June 2, 2024 in honor of the 10th anniversary of her death. This photography exhibit of Anja Niedringhaus’ work is co-sponsored by the Nieman Foundation.

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Center for Government and International Studies (CGIS) Knafel Concourse, 1737 Cambridge St., Cambridge, MA 02138
7:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Public financing of sports venues

Public financing of sports venues

Join co-hosts Clark Merrefield and Michael Klein for a webinar on the public financing of sports venues. This webinar was presented by The Journalist’s Resource and Econofact.

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Zoom webinar
10:00 AM

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Theodore H. White Lecture

Theodore H. White Lecture on Press and Politics

Inaugurated in 1989, the Theodore H. White Lecture on Press and Politics is delivered annually by a prominent journalist, politician or historian on a topic at the intersection of media and politics. Past lecturers include Jill Lepore, John Lewis, William Safire, and Walter Cronkite.

Nancy Gibbs and Preet Bharara have a fireside chat during the 2019 Salant Lecture.
Salant Lecture

Salant Lecture on Freedom of the Press

The Salant Lecture on Freedom of the Press is delivered annually by a prominent journalist, scholar or practitioner on a topic related to press freedom or freedom of speech.

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