The "art of the deep dive" refers to an exhaustive investigation and analysis of a complex issue, going far beyond surface-level daily news coverage. Overall, it emphasizes commitment to a craft that values truth, accuracy, and depth over sensationalism and speed. These award-winning journalists take us behind the scenes in the recent election, at the Justice Department, and during one of our country’s worst national disasters.

Student Union Gallagher Theater (Seats 337)  
Sat, Mar 14, 10:00 am - 10:55 am
Current Issues / Politics / Social Science
Signing area: UA Campus Store Book Sales (Mall) (following presentation)  

Panelists: Jonathan Karl, Carol Leonnig, Jacob Soboroff
Moderator: Dan Balz
Sponsors: Session made possible courtesy of Beach Fleischman, Trisa and Andy Schorr

Explore the structures of our legal system at every level. What happens when prosecutors lose discretion and credibility and the courts abdicate their role in preserving the rule of law? Can we demand better?

Integrated Learning Center Room 120 (Seats 300, Wheelchair accessible)  
Sun, Mar 15, 10:00 am - 10:55 am
Current Issues / Politics / Social Science
Signing area: Sales & Signing Area - Integrated Learning Center (following presentation)  

Panelists: Aaron Davis, Lisa Graves, Carol Leonnig
Moderator: Rachel Vindman
Sponsors: Session made possible courtesy of Hudson Group, Marshall Foundation, Alan and Sharon Levin, Bill and Cindy Rainey

A free and independent press has been a key part of our democracy since its beginning, but all forms of news media are now under assault. In this session, our panelists discuss the challenges to journalistic integrity and how we can resist efforts to politicize both the media and the American justice system.

Koffler Room 204 (Seats 300, Wheelchair accessible)  
Sun, Mar 15, 1:00 pm - 1:55 pm
Multigenre
Signing area: Sales & Signing Koffler/Commons (following presentation)

Panelists: Carol Leonnig, Tim Weiner
Moderator: Dan Balz
Sponsors: Session made possible courtesy of Judith Wood, Long Realty, Heather G.