Our Town, Our Democracy: A Local News Media Panel Discussion

Wed, 25 Feb, 2026 at 06:00 pm UTC-05:00

610 Woodmere Ave (Main Library), Traverse City, MI, United States, Michigan 49686 | Traverse City

Traverse Area District Library
Publisher/HostTraverse Area District Library
Our Town, Our Democracy: A Local News Media Panel Discussion
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What is the role of the news media in America? How has that changed over the years? Are recent events changing your answers to either of these questions?
The news media has long been one of the most important "checks and balances" for our governmental systems and those we elect to run them. But the perception of news reporting and who delivers the content has become a divisive point of contention among Americans.
Join us for a panel discussion to talk about what's happening in the news reporting world and get the point of view of our local news outlets. We've asked representatives from all types of media outlets to join us, so we have a panel that represents the scope of news media in the Grand Traverse Area - print, television, radio, online, and even the local college and high schools.
And for those of you who remember, we'll be showing Schoolhouse Rock's "Three Ring Government" to kick off this evening's program!
This program is part of TADL’s year long Civics Celebration: Your Public Library, The Cradle of Democracy in recognition of America’s 250th.
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