The Future of Journalism

This video originally aired on Monday, March 23, 2009.

About This Video

In a panel discussion in Washington, DC, George Washington University Senior Fellow Marvin Kalb asks AP President Tom Curley, NPR President Vivian Schiller, CNN President Jon Klein, and Knight Foundation President Alberto Ibarguen about the internet and how it has changed journalism.

Discussion Questions

  1. Who are Edward R. Murrow and Walter Cronkite? According to Tom Curley how has journalism and information gathering changed since their time?
  2. What does Jon Klein mean by the phrase "democratization of media"? What does he credit for creating this "democratization"? How has this affected journalism?
  3. Alberto Ibarguen says there's an emphasis on "knowing the source." What does that mean to you?
  4. Where do you get your news? Ask your parents where they get their news. Compare and contrast your news sources. Are they different? If so, why do you think that is?

Keywords

Journalists, Media, POLITICAL PARTICIPATION

Related Subjects/Topics

  • Political Participation
  • Media

Speakers

  • Tom Curley
  • Alberto Ibarguen
  • Marvin Kalb
  • Jon Klein
  • Vivian Schiller