Journalism in a Populist Age: Lessons from Israel and the U.S.

Tuesday, February 5, 2019, 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm
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Anat Balint, visiting scholar in Israel Studies in the Department of Jewish Studies, discusses Journalism in a Populist Age: Lessons from Israel and the U.S., followed by a conversation with Journalism Professor Venise Wagner. Reception to follow. Free.
Location: 
Humanities Building, Room 415
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Sponsor: 
Department of Jewish Studies
Contact: 
Department of Jewish Studies
Phone: 
415-338-6075
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Balint is a former correspondent for the Haaretz daily newspaper, a media scholar and a lecturer at Tel Aviv University, with expertise in the political economy of the media. Her long investigative work as a journalist uncovering the behind the scenes of Israeli media has turned her into a unique scholar who has experienced the industry both as a participant and an observer.

Balint earned her doctorate from University of London.

Photo by Eyal Toueg