Welcome everybody. I like how you instantly got silent. Welcome. On behalf of the National Press Club Journalism institute , i am happy you are joining us on this room and on cspan. I am the executive director of the National Press Club Journalism institute where we are working to close the gap between journalism and civic engagement. This is a really Important Program in service to that mission. I want to tell you a little bit about how it came about. Back in april, ava to burn a was given an honor as part of the Free Expression words. As she accepted her honor she talked about Nipsey Hussle and dedicated it to him. She talked about the la times and their coverage. I want to show you what she said. Tonight i want to dedicate this award to someone who was and is important. Someone who used his arts in dynamic ways. He is a rap artist, and entrepreneurial activist from the part of the country i am from. Very close to compton, where i grew. His name is Nipsey Hussle. He told the truth th
Spans q a. Coming up next, a discussion on the la times coverage of the death of rapper Nipsey Hussle. Reporters from the la times joined the National Press Club Journalism institute to talk about efforts to change the negative image of South Central los angeles. The rappers rise to philanthropy, diversity in newsrooms, and writing authentic stories for an underrepresented community. This is about one hour and 10 minutes. Welcome everybody. I like how you instantly got silent. Welcome. On behalf of the National Press Club Journalism institute , i am happy you are joining us on this room and on cspan. I am the executive director of the National Press Club Journalism institute where we are working to close the gap between journalism and civic engagement. This is a really Important Program in service to that mission. I want to tell you a little bit about how it came about. Back in april, ava to burn a was given an honor as part of the Free Expression words. As she accepted her honor she t
U. S. Senate debate between two leading candidates senator ron johnson and former senator Russ Feingold. Tonights event originates from green bay, wisconsin as wl u. K. Tv. At wluk t hymie is lambeau field, the symbol for excellence. Tonights debate continues the longstanding commitment to excellence and public service. The debate is underwritten by foundation and the Wisconsin Association of independent colleges and universities. Radiobeing broadcast on and television stations across wisconsin and on cspan. ,ets go to our moderator member of the wnba hall of fame and professor of integrity, joe geisler. Our goal tonight is a debate that helps voters make choices. Thatanelists ask questions are relevant, factbased, and fair. Candidates answer with specifics. No ducking, dodging, or changing the subject. The panelists have researched and done their part. We are incorporating a social so that we can pitch in on a topic or two. Viewers can do this via wbad ebate. Wbadebate. There counting
Ok to vote against a bill that bans against insider trading. And look out for special interest in himself. What north carolinians are looking for is a change. I been all or the state and ive heard your struggles and i know you are frustrated that washington isnt working for you. I want to go to the United States senate and make sure that your everyday struggles are taken care of. I will be a different kind of senator, one who listens. And i wont back down or sellout when things get hard. I will put your interests first every single day. And i hope very much to earn your vote. Thank you so much. Senator burr jonathan, it takes a lot to commit with the atmosphere in washington today to run for office. I thank ms. Ross for doing it. I am reminded of a conversation i had with my dad six years ago. I had come back from an intelligence trip. He was in the hospital. I went in to see him and i said dad, how are you doing . He looked up at me and said two words im sorry. I said sorry for what .
Republican challenger tim michels in the wisconsin race for governor. Good evening. The Wisconsin Broadcasters Association and its member radio and tv stations are pleased to welcome you to this gubernatorial debate. Tonights debate originates from madison, wisconsin. We have broadcasters large and small across the state involved in bringing this debate you. This continues the wbas longstanding commitment to public service, is written by the underwritten by the wba foundation and supported by a grant from the wisconsin counties association. Lets go to our moderator, a veteran wisconsin broadcaster, member of the wba hall of fame and professor at Loyola University chicago, joe geisler. Good evening. Tuesday, november eighth, wisconsin voters will choose between two candidates for governor, incumbent Democrat Tony Evers and republican challenger tim michels. They have agreed to do one debate before the election and this is yet. Here are the rules to which everyone agreed. Each question f