By — Amna Nawaz Amna Nawaz Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/watch-live-amna-nawaz-discusses-importance-of-global-free-press Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter WATCH: Amna Nawaz discusses importance of global free press World Oct 20, 2023 5:49 PM EDT Amna Nawaz joins a panel of journalists and academics to discuss the importance of protecting free speech around the world. Watch live Saturday, Oct. 21, 11:15am-12:30pm. Event description: Vibrant societies and healthy democracies rely on the free flow of ideas, but ensuring a free press is a constant struggle. For this session, a panel of journalists and experts explores the state of freedom of the press in the United States and around the world—and what it means for the future of democracy. Hosted and produced by the Karsh Institute of Democracy, and sponsored by VPM. Introduction by Megan Barnett, vice provost for academic initiatives at the University of Virginia. Participants: Michael Abramowitz – Freedom house Amna Nawaz – PBS Newshour Susan Glasser – The New Yorker Michael Powell – The Atlantic A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now By — Amna Nawaz Amna Nawaz Amna Nawaz serves as co-anchor and co-managing editor of PBS News Hour. @IAmAmnaNawaz
Amna Nawaz joins a panel of journalists and academics to discuss the importance of protecting free speech around the world. Watch live Saturday, Oct. 21, 11:15am-12:30pm. Event description: Vibrant societies and healthy democracies rely on the free flow of ideas, but ensuring a free press is a constant struggle. For this session, a panel of journalists and experts explores the state of freedom of the press in the United States and around the world—and what it means for the future of democracy. Hosted and produced by the Karsh Institute of Democracy, and sponsored by VPM. Introduction by Megan Barnett, vice provost for academic initiatives at the University of Virginia. Participants: Michael Abramowitz – Freedom house Amna Nawaz – PBS Newshour Susan Glasser – The New Yorker Michael Powell – The Atlantic A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now