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The first session of day 2 of the Washington Ideas Forum comprised a variety of guest discussing a range of topics. Speakers included Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), Houston Mayor Annise Par…

Douglas Brinkley, Carl Bernstein, and Luke Nichter talked about Richard Nixon’s presidency and resignation. Mr. Brinkley and Mr. Nichter are co-authors of the book, The Nixon Tapes: 1971-197…

Jack Gerard talked about the future of U.S. energy policy. He urged Congress to approve the Keystone pipeline and expanded oil exports. He said the 2014 midterm elections have the potential …

Richard Engel spoke at a Newseum rededication ceremony for its Journalists Memorial. He talked about his abduction and rescue while reporting from Syria in 2012, and why he works as a foreig…

Former Central Intelligence Agency officer Henry Crumpton talked about drone warfare, concerns over cybersecurity, and the Afghanistan war. He said that drone technology could not replace hu…

Jack Gerard talked about his opposition to Obama administration’s limits on offshore drilling and its plans to increase taxes on the oil and gas industry. American Petroleum Institute also r…

Panelists spoke about balancing the need for government secrecy with the need to know in a democratic society. Among the topics they addressed were the operation of a free press and responsi…

Shelby Coffey moderated a discussion with Marie Arana, Robert Weil, and Deidre Donahue on the current state of the publishing industry and the future of books. Topics included the Amazon Ki…

Journalists spoke to students about ethical controversies in the news media and in “When the Media Become the Story.” Among the topics they addressed were news stories in recent weeks about…

The Close Up Foundation hosted a discussion on the media coverage of the 2004 Republican National Convention. A panel of journalists talked about the major networks' decision to only cover t…

The Los Angeles World Affairs Council sponsored a discussion entitled: “United States-Japan Relations: Fifty Years After Pearl Harbor.”

Tom Brokaw and others spoke about John Carmody’s life and accomplishments. They also talked about their relationships with him.

Los Angeles Times staff members talked about how the newspaper gets published. They stressed the importance of the various members of the organization in contributing to a successful newspap…

Members of the senior editorial board at the Los Angeles Times spoke about world events over the past year and future prospects. After their remarks, they took questions from the audience.

Los Angeles Times journalists talked about the 1996 presidential race, world events and the economy. Following their prepared remarks, they took questions from the audience. The Los Angeles …

Canadian Prime Minister, Jean Chretien, talks about the current state of Canada-U.S. relations.

Three journalists received awards at this twelfth annual dinner. Mr. Coffey was editor of the year. Mr. Hentoff won the award for distinguished service to journalism. Mr. Britt was cartoonis…

Editor and Senior Vice President of the Los Angeles Times Shelby Coffey discussed the state of the news media and public cynicism toward the sensationalism exhibited by some in the media. He…

Minority journalists held a series of sessions focusing on a wide range of issues concerning minorities in the newsroom.

Slides of newspaper layouts illustrated a presentation of the best news coverage practices of American newspapers in 1992 as determined by a committee of the American Society of Newspaper Ed…