Edward R. Murrow College of Communication

This seminar examines why journalists often fail to take the necessary information security steps to better protect themselves, their sources, and their stories, despite ongoing threats to journalism. From mass surveillance and intrusive spyware technologies to hacking, political intimidation, and legal challenges, these threats coalesce to impact journalism and endanger public service news. This deteriorating information ecosystem contributes to the repression of journalists and their sources, chilling freedom of expression and the ability of journalists to carry out their roles in a democratic society.

Northwest Public Broadcasting presents a special preview of the latest Ken Burns documentary, “The American Buffalo,” a new, two-part biography featuring the sacred animal that has found itself at the center of many of the country’s most mythic and heartbreaking tales. This screening will feature content developed by Northwest Public Broadcasting’s production team as well as invite conversation from the audience about the documentary and KWSU-TV programming.