Living with the news: A conversation with Judy Woodruff and Al Hunt

Moderator: David Maraniss
Panelist: Al Hunt
Panelist: Judy Woodruff

Location: Tripp Commons in Memorial Union, 800 Langdon St.

Two of our nation’s most astute journalists tell stories about their five decades covering national and world events and reflect on the unsettled politics of modern America, how we got here and what might be next. For this special fundraiser, David Maraniss, longtime acquaintance of the couple, will talk with Woodruff and Hunt in the ornate and intimate setting of Memorial Union’s Tripp Commons. Drinks and hors d’oeuvres will be served starting at 6 p.m.

Tickets: VIP

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