A Celebration of Journalism with Susan Glasser and Peter Baker

Thursday, September 19th, 7:00 PM

The husband-and-wife duo (he works for the New York Times, she for The New Yorker magazine) are two of the country’s leading chroniclers of Donald Trump’s presidency. David Maraniss will talk with them about their book, “The Divider, Trump in the White House, 2017-2021,” and what might come should Trump win a second term. Reception precedes at 6 p.m., with an open bar, heavy appetizers and live music.

Panelists: Peter Baker, Susan Glasser
Moderator: David Maraniss
Location: Edgewater Hotel, 1001 Wisconsin Place
Tickets: Celebration of Journalism only
Sponsors: Exact Sciences and La Follette School of Public Affairs

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