As journalism faces mounting pressure from political forces, and public distrust, freedom of the press has become a defining issue of our time. News organizations are navigating significant threats to their independence while continuing to carry out the essential work of informing the public.

Join us for a timely conversation with Sharon Waxman, founder, CEO, and editor-in-chief of TheWrap, the leading independent digital news organization covering the business of entertainment and media. An award-winning journalist and best-selling author, Waxman has spent her career advocating for rigorous, independent reporting and press freedom.

In this discussion, Waxman will examine the current threats facing the media, the impact of these challenges on daily journalistic proactive and how news organization and journalists can continue to operate with integrity despite the current landscape.

This program is open to all eligible individuals. USC Annenberg operates all of its programs and activities consistent with the University’s Notice of Non-Discrimination. Eligibility is not determined based on race, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or any other prohibited factor.

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