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2016’s Campaign of Surprises: The Press and the Primaries

Posted in: School of Communication and Media News

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Monday, April 18, 2016
7:00 – 8:30pm
University Hall, 7th floor Conference Center

How has the media influenced the race for the presidency? In what ways has Donald Trump used the press to grow his campaign? Is it proper for the media to play a controlling role in determining the rules of debates?

Join us Monday, April 18 for an insightful discussion of the media’s influence on the 2016 presidential primaries. Hosted by the School of Communication and Media and moderated by Director Merrill Brown, the evening will feature a panel of media experts including:

  • Brian Stelter, CNN senior media correspondent and the host of Reliable Sources
  • Tim O’Brien, author of TrumpNation: The Art of Being the Donald, former NY Times and Huffington Post editor
  • Brian Carovillano, Vice President of U.S. News, Associated Press

Please register for the event here.