EPIC Advisor and Executive Director of the Aspen Institute Vivian Schiller sat down for a fascinating panel discussion on the state of journalism. She was joined by co-panelists Craig Newmark and Jay Rosen. In 2018, Mr. Newmark worked closely with seasoned journalists to start The Markup, a nonprofit newsroom that investigates how powerful institutions are using technology to change our society. Similarly, Ms. Schiller also has extensive experience in the news. She held executive roles at some of the most respected media organizations in the world. Those include: President and CEO of NPR; Global Chair of News at Twitter; General Manager of NYTimes.com; Chief Digital Office of NBC News; chief of the Discovery Times Channel; and head of CNN documentary and long form divisions. The conversation centered on what actions can each of us can take to protect Facts, News, Truth, Journalism, Local News, and Balanced media. Watch the entire panel discussion below.
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