State of the Media: Reporting in the Age of Post-Truth, Twitter and Trump

With foreign news reporting already dwindling and under pressure for entertainment and shorter pieces in a changing media landscape, we will discuss what's happening to Americans' understanding about the crucial context of how foreign societies function, their histories and how they perceive the United States. What are the possible lasting consequences for America's role in the world? And how should reporters, editors and media stakeholders ensure better coverage? Join distinguished former ICWA fellows who have reported for leading print, broadcast and digital outlets from around the world discussing their work and the future of foreign news reporting.
 
Speakers
 
Shannon Sims (Brazil, 2012-2014) Independent journalist for The New York Times, Bloomberg Businessweek, The Guardian and others. Featured in The Best American Travel Writing 2019
 
Chi-Chi Zhang (China, 2013-2015) Product Experience Lead, Google News. Former producer for CNN and correspondent for AP's Beijing bureau
 
Neri Zilber (Israel, 2011-2013) Journalist and analyst on Middle East politics and culture. Regular contributor to Foreign Policy, The Daily Beast and Politico Magazine. 
 
Gregory Feifer (Russia, 2000-2002) Executive Director, Institute of Current World Affairs. Former NPR Moscow bureau chief. Author of Russians: The People Behind the Power
 
Moderator
 
Joel Millman (Central America, 1987-1989) ICWA Trustee. Senior Media and Communications Officer, International Organization for Migration. Former Wall Street Journal reporter. Author of The Other Americans: How Immigrants Renew Our Country, Our Economy and Our Values