13-03-2025
Washington Post and New York Times journalists to discuss future of journalism at Westfield State
WESTFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Westfield State University will host a discussion on the future of journalism featuring two of the nation's most respected political reporters, Paul Kane of The Washington Post and Carl Hulse of The New York Times.
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The event, titled 'The Future of the Fourth Estate: A Report from Washington D.C.,' will take place on Monday, March 24, at 5:30 p.m. in Scanlon Banquet Hall.
The event is open to the public and will be moderated by Dr. Christopher Gullen, associate professor and chair of the Communication Department, Dr. Charles DiStefano, associate professor of Political Science and the director of the Master of Public Administration, Policy, and Civic Engagement program, will provide the introduction.
Kane, The Washington Post's senior congressional correspondent, has covered Capitol Hill since 2000. He began his career at Roll Call, focusing on the U.S. Senate, before joining The Washington Post in 2007. Since 2017, he has written for the @PKCapitol column, which provides analysis of Congress and its interactions with the White House. His work has covered major events including the COVID-19 pandemic response, the January 6th attack on the Capitol, two presidential impeachments, and President Biden's legislative agenda.
Hulse, the chief Washington correspondent for The New York Times, has been a journalist since graduating from Illinois State University in 1976. He began his career at the News-Tribune in LaSalle, Illinois, and joined The New York Times in 1986. Over the years, he has covered Congress and the White House, served in multiple editorial roles, and currently writes the column 'On Washington.' He is also the author of Confirmation Bias, a deep dive into the political battles over the Supreme Court and the federal judiciary.
The discussion will explore the evolving role of journalism in a rapidly changing media landscape, the impact of misinformation, and the increasing polarization of political reporting. Attendees can expect insights into how major news organizations navigate these challenges while covering national and global events.
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