One-on-One with Margaret Sullivan

Description

The Washington Post media columnist on her new book about the death of local news — and the consequences for democracy.

This event was recorded as part of The 2020 Texas Tribune Festival that took place virtually Sept. 1-30, 2020. You’re welcome to watch here or share this link with your friends and colleagues to watch it on demand anytime. This session was recorded on Aug. 25 and aired on Sept. 1.

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Purchase Margaret Sullivan’s latest book "Ghosting the News: Local Journalism and the Crisis of American Democracy” in our Festival book store here.

Speakers

Margaret Sullivan

Media Columnist for The Washington Post

Sullivan is the media columnist for The Washington Post. Previously, she served as public editor for The New York Times and chief editor of The Buffalo News. Sullivan was also a member of the Pulitzer Prize board and served as director of the American Society of Newspaper Editors for two terms.

Moderator

Dan Rather

Legendary Journalist and Founder of News & Guts

Rather is the founder & CEO of News and Guts, a production company dedicated to insightful coverage and conversation. Previously, he served as anchor and managing editor of the CBS Evening News, where his reporting helped turn 60 Minutes into an institution and shaped countless specials and documentaries. Upon leaving CBS, Rather created the Emmy Award winning “Dan Rather Reports'' on HDNet. His latest book “What Unites Us: Reflections on Patriotism” will be published in 2021.