What's at stake when news becomes click-bait? In a data-driven world where success is often measured by likes and shares, news outlets are fighting for eyeballs. In the race against fleeting attention spans, what’s the risk when the news that gets noticed isn’t the most important? Journalist Ben Smith discusses his acclaimed book Traffic: Genius, Rivalry, […]

In a compelling conversation with Elizabeth Renzetti, William Southam Journalism Fellow (2015-16), former Globe and Mail columnist and author, Marty Baron, former executive editor of The Washington Post, delved into themes from his book "Collision of Power: Trump, Bezos and THE WASHINGTON POST." Baron and Renzetti explored the intersection of media, politics and society, highlighted […]

What's at stake when technology changes journalism? As we move deeper into a digital age, the way we engage with media – and the way it’s produced – is changing. What are the benefits, and the drawbacks, when technology intersects with journalism? Katie Drummond, Global Editorial Director of WIRED, joined Anita Li, CEO/Editor-in-Chief of The Green […]