Institute of Politics

IOP Pritzker Fellow Jon Tester on "Trust, Accountability & the Loss of Local News" THIS SEMINAR IS OPEN TO CURRENT UCHICAGO STUDENTS ONLY Wednesday, March 26 12:30-1:45pm My 2024 loss can be attributed to many things, and among them is the total erosion of local journalism and the consolidation of news under Sinclair Inc. I will walk you through a key incident of the campaign – when my opponent lied about a shooting injury – and how that played out in the new media ecosystem. A loss of local journalism did not just impact my campaign, it also eroded trust and accountability in every facet of government. Pritzker Fellows seminars are off the record and open to current UChicago students only. Seating in the IOP Living Room is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. If you have any questions about accessibility, please contact Sarah Palmisciano (spalmisciano@uchicago.edu).