Real News, Fake News, and How Journalism Can Save Democracy

The Community's Conversation

The free press and democracy draw strength from each other. When one fails, or is deliberately targeted for destruction, the other is likely to also be a casualty. This week’s forum dives into the importance of a free press and the role journalism plays in keeping democracy vigorous.

Featuring:

Rita McNeil Danish, CEO of Signal Ohio

Dr. Kelly Garrett, Director, School of Communication at The Ohio State University

Michael Shearer, Executive Editor of The Columbus Dispatch

The moderator is Rodney Dunigan, Assistant News Director with ABC 6.

The forum partner was The Columbus Dispatch.

The livestream presenting sponsor was The Center for Human Kindness at the Columbus Foundation. The livestream partner was The Columbus Dispatch.

It was supported by The Ellis.

This forum was recorded at The Ellis in Columbus Ohio's historic Italian Village on August 21, 2024.