Journalism at the Crossroads
Bill Owens, former executive producer of 60 MINUTES and a 37-year veteran of CBS News, recently garnered headlines when he chose to leave the show rather than bow to the pressures on journalistic independence. He stood up.
But Bill’s presentation and interview with Mike Kiniry of WGCU is more than a headline story.
Starting out as a page at CBS in New York, Bill rose through the ranks to become one of the most respected national and international news producers and journalists who covered many of the most important events of our time.
Bill is uniquely qualified to give us a bird’s eye view of journalism in America and around the world – yesterday, today and his concerns for tomorrow. The press provides a vital, independent check on the executive, legislative, and judicial branches but the fourth estate is experiencing unprecedented outside pressure, an erosion of the public trust and the influence of technology.
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This event includes free valet parking.
