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Journalism And Democracy | KMUW's Democracy On Tap

KMUW's Sarah Jane Crespo speaks with Jenn White, host of 1A.

What is the role of the media today? KMUW convened a Democracy on Tap conversation on the topic of journalism and democracy on March 16, 2021. Jenn White, host of the national program 1A, gets the conversation started in a recorded interview with host Sarah Jane Crespo. We're also joined by panelists:

  • Amy DeVault, Wichita Journalism Collaborative project manager, Wichita State University journalism instructor
  • Bonita Gooch, editor in chief of The Community Voice
  • Tom Shine, KMUW's director of news and public affairs
  • Chance Swaim, Wichita Eagle reporter

Here's the recorded conversation:

 

Click here to access a list of further reading and resources on the topic of democracy and journalism, created by our friends at Wichita Public Library.

 

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