Politics 2008: Sound Bites, Spin, and the Search for the Facts (p.m.)
Speakers: Steve Grove, Head of News & Politics, YouTube Paul Jay, CEO & Senior Editor, The Real News Network Ray McGovern, Political Activist; former CIA Officer Deborah Perry Piscione, Co-founder & CEO, BettyConfidential.com; former CNN political commentator, congressional staffer, and Bush Administration Official
Moderator: Matt Furman, Head of Corporate Communications, Google; former CNN Senior Vice President
And now, the Internet is having a greater influence in the US presidential campaigns than ever before. Online journalism has assumed a prominence and a watchdog role that few could have anticipated. While more information is available from more sources, how can you evaluate the “news” and figure out who to trust? As the election fast approaches, this knowledgeable and outspoken panel of experts will discuss and debate how to cut through the spin and get the facts.
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Location: SRI International Building 333 Ravenswood Avenue Menlo Park, CA 94025
