Book Event | Professor Nikki Usher and Matt Thompson of NYT Discuss Usher's New Book on How Place and Power Distort American Journalism
In this book discussion, Professor Nikki Usher and New York Times’ editor Matt Thompson explore new ideas for recreating American news media in a more equitable, inclusive, and justice-centered way.
The Center for Journalism & Liberty’s senior fellow, Nikki Usher’s book, “News for the Rich, White, and Blue,” introduces the story of local journalism’s decline through a new lens: privilege, power, and inequality.
Tune into this recording to listen in as Usher and Thompson consider how to rebuild local news with authentic, viewpoint-driven reporting upheld by readers invested in the community.
Featured Guests:
Nikki Usher— Author of “News for the Rich, White, and Blue," senior fellow at Open Markets’ Center for Journalism & Liberty, and Illinois Professor
Matt Thompson— Editor at The New York Times new “Headway” initiative aimed at reporting on large-scale global challenges, and media expert
Barry Lynn— Executive director of Open Markets Institute