By — Judy Woodruff Judy Woodruff Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/watch-live-judy-woodruff-and-jamelle-bouie-discuss-the-freedom-of-the-press-at-monticello Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter WATCH LIVE: Judy Woodruff and Jamelle Bouie discuss the freedom of the press at Monticello Nation Sep 21, 2026 6:03 PM EDT This event streams live at 6 p.m ET on Sept 21, 2026 in the player above. More about the event: At a pivotal moment for the nation, this conversation will consider the role of journalism in sustaining a free society and the challenges facing the press in 2026 and beyond. The evening will feature a conversation between award-winning journalist Judy Woodruff and New York Times columnist Jamelle Bouie, Monticello's 2026-2027 Fritz and Claudine Kundrun Fellow. Drawing on Woodruff's decades of reporting on American politics and public life, the discussion will examine the evolving media landscape, the meaning of press freedom today, and the responsibilities of journalism in a constitutional democracy. The live stream of this event is presented in partnership with Monticello. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now By — Judy Woodruff Judy Woodruff Judy Woodruff is a senior correspondent and the former anchor and managing editor of the PBS News Hour. She has covered politics and other news for five decades at NBC, CNN and PBS. @judywoodruff
This event streams live at 6 p.m ET on Sept 21, 2026 in the player above. More about the event: At a pivotal moment for the nation, this conversation will consider the role of journalism in sustaining a free society and the challenges facing the press in 2026 and beyond. The evening will feature a conversation between award-winning journalist Judy Woodruff and New York Times columnist Jamelle Bouie, Monticello's 2026-2027 Fritz and Claudine Kundrun Fellow. Drawing on Woodruff's decades of reporting on American politics and public life, the discussion will examine the evolving media landscape, the meaning of press freedom today, and the responsibilities of journalism in a constitutional democracy. The live stream of this event is presented in partnership with Monticello. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now