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A Celebration of Journalism with Eugene Robinson and David Maraniss

Thursday, Sept. 11th, 7:00 PM

Eugene Robinson and David Maraniss worked together at the Washington Post for over four decades and each won the Pulitzer Prize during that time. Both left earlier this year, however, in the wake of owner Jeff Bezos’ controversial decisions about the paper’s editorial stances. The pair will talk about the Post, their decisions to leave and the state of journalism in 2025. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., cocktails, food and music included with ticket.

Panelist: Eugene Robinson
Moderator: David Maraniss
Location: Edgewater Hotel, 1001 Wisconsin Place
Ticket: Celebration of Journalism
Sponsor: Sponsored by Exact Sciences
 

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