We Haven’t Survived. ‘We Are <em>Surviving</em>.’
Jeffrey Goldberg, Amna Nawaz, and Joe Kahn discussed how to sustain a free press in an era of public distrust, social-media punditry, and a hostile federal government.
In a discussion at The Atlantic Festival, a panel of journalists reflected on the challenges facing independent media in the modern era. Jeffrey Goldberg, The Atlantic's editor-in-chief, emphasized the mission of journalism: "The goal of any quality journalism operation these days is to put as much truth into the universe as possible."
He explained that this mission has become more vital than ever, given the increasing pressure on the media and the growing public distrust. Evan Smith, moderator and The Atlantic's managing director for events, posed the question to the panelists, who agreed that the core tasks of journalism remain finding and reporting the truth fairly and accurately.
Joe Kahn, executive editor of The New York Times, highlighted the importance of original reporting and new information in an age where misinformation and conspiracy theories abound. Amna Nawaz, co-anchor and co-managing editor of PBS NewsHour, stressed the role of journalism in strengthening democracy and the urgency of maintaining public trust in the media.
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