Explore global perspectives on covering the 2020 U.S. elections in this insightful panel discussion featuring international journalists and media experts. Delve into the challenges of reporting on unprecedented partisan division, widespread misinformation, and a contested election outcome. Gain valuable insights from speakers representing BBC News, Hindustan Times, and NBC News as they discuss their approaches to framing the story, fact-checking, and maintaining journalistic integrity. Examine the impact of Trump's presidency on media norms, foreign policy, and the future of political coverage. Consider the broader implications for democracy, freedom of the press, and the evolving media landscape in an era of viral reporting and competing narratives.
Overview
Syllabus
Introduction
Welcome
Why is there so much interest
How is it for you to cover an election process
Reading some of your coverage
Why did you take this approach
What do you think of the US election coverage
How did you frame the story
How are you covering the Biden denial
The return of class
How has Trump broken norms
Trumps challenges
Fact checking
Trumps foreign policy
Trump after he leaves office
How news organizations should handle Trump
How is Trump covered
A longer view
A test of the American system
Two things happening at once
Safety during a pandemic
Freedom of the press
Freedom of expression in India
Questions
Media Landscape
Viral Reporting
Narratives
Taught by
The Aspen Institute
