Samara recognizes the vital role played by public affairs journalism in Canada. It acts as an important bridge between government and citizens. It also contributes to framing and setting the tone of our public debates.
Our recent seminar series sought to provide inspiring examples of innovations in public affairs journalism, and to create a gathering space for journalists and others interested in public affairs reporting to exchange ideas and learn from one another.
Samara partnered with the Massey College Canadian Journalism Fellowships, at the University of Toronto, in this effort. Videos and summaries of the seminars are available below.
Videos and summaries of the seminars
Ellen Weiss
Senior Vice President for News, National Public Radio (NPR)
To watch the event click here.
Tom Rosenstiel
Director, Pew Center's Project for Excellence in Journalism, and author of the State of the News Media Report
To watch the event click here.
Paul Steiger
Editor and CEO, ProPublica
To watch the event click here.
Jim Brady
Former executive editor, Washingtonpost.com
For a written summary of the event click here.
For questions or comments on the seminars please contact Joshua Knelman.