Congressman, Newsmakers, Operatives to Discuss Future of Media and Politics at GW


September 6, 2017

MEDIA CONTACTS: 
Jason Shevrin: [email protected], 202-994-5631
Tim Pierce: [email protected], 202-994-5647
 
EVENT:
Politicians, journalists and other Washington insiders will gather at the George Washington University to examine the state of politics and media in 2017. The group will participate in a moderated town hall discussion about the “state of the union” in this era of fake news, what the future holds and what role the media plays. Topics will include the Trump administration’s decisions on the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, North Korea and other major issues of the day.
 
WHO:
  • Rep. Brendan Boyle of Pennsylvania’s 13th congressional district
  • Howard Opinsky, communication strategist and campaign veteran; former press secretary for Sen. John McCain’s 2000 presidential campaign
  • Frank Sesno, director, GW School of Media and Public Affairs (moderator)
  • Cornell Belcher, president, brilliant corners Research & Strategies, former CNN contributor and award winning Democratic pollster
  • Jeffrey Blount, executive communication coach, The Communication Center; former longtime NBC News director
  • Mara Liasson, national political correspondent, NPR
  • Hadas Gold, European politics reporter, CNN; former media and politics reporter, Politico
WHEN: 
Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2017; 6-9 p.m.
 
WHERE: 
The George Washington University
Media and Public Affairs Building 
Jack Morton Auditorium (ground floor)
805 21st St., NW
Washington, D.C.
Foggy Bottom-GWU Metro (Blue, Orange and Silver lines)
 
RSVP: 
Media interested in attending must contact Jason Shevrin at [email protected] or 202-994-5631. 
 
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