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.
| Fast Passes: | This event has free Fast Passes. Fast Passes are not available yet. |
| Where: | Koffler Room 204 (Seats 300, Wheelchair accessible) ![]() ![]() |
| When: | Sun, Mar 15, 1:00 pm - 1:55 pm |
| Signing area: | Sales & Signing Koffler/Commons (following presentation) |
| Genres: | Current Issues / Politics / Social Science, America 250 |
| Moderator: | Dan Balz |

Carol Leonnig is a senior investigative correspondent for MSNBC, who has won three Pulitzer Prizes and authored the No. 1 New York Times bestseller, "A Very Stable Genius." She comes to the festival with "Injustice," which explores the impact modern politics has had on the American justice system....

Tim Weiner has won the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Award for his reporting and writing on American intelligence and national security. As a reporter at The New York Times, he covered the CIA in Washington, as well as wars, conflicts, and crises in Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Sudan....


