Name: Outgoing NPR Editor-in-Chief on Journalism and Democracy
Start: 2025-10-07T19:00:00-04:00
End: 2025-10-07T20:30:00-04:00
Location: Perelman Center for Political Science and Economics

Outgoing NPR Editor-in-Chief on Journalism and Democracy

A conversation with Edith Chapin, the former Editor-in-Chief and Chief Content Officer of NPR.
About this Event

Join PPR and the Andrea Mitchell Center for a Fireside Chat and Q&A with Edith Chapin, Former Editor-in-Chief of NPR. The event will feature a half-hour moderated conversation between Chapin and Dr. Jeffrey Green, Professor and Andrea Mitchell Endowed Director of the Andrea Mitchell Center, followed by an extensive audience Q&A. Discussion topics will include Chapin’s firsthand perspective on America’s evolving media landscape, the role of public and nonpartisan journalism, reflections on her career path, and advice for the next generation of changemakers. Food will be provided.

Bio:

Edith Chapin is the former Editor-in-Chief and Chief Content Officer of NPR, where she oversaw the network’s global news coverage and guided its award-winning journalism. Over her decades-long career at CNN and NPR, she has reported and led teams covering groundbreaking stories, including 9/11 and Hurricane Katrina. She is widely recognized as a leading voice on the future of media and the importance of independent, nonpartisan journalism.