We are excited to welcome Steven L. Herman, chief national correspondent for the Voice of America and author of “Behind the White House Curtain,” for an extraordinary Akron Press Club luncheon co-sponsored by the University of Akron Ray C. Bliss Institute of Applied Politics.
In his compelling book recently published on June 4, 2024, “Behind the White House Curtain,” Herman argues that public access to accurate, unbiased information is essential to a healthy and peaceful democracy. He will share his experiences and insights on the crucial role journalists play in holding government officials accountable, a perspective honed during his career covering significant events, including nuclear testing in Nevada and the tumultuous years of the Trump administration.
Event details
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Speaker: Journalist Steven L. Herman
Date: Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Time: Doors open at 11 a.m. for buffet luncheon. Program begins at noon.
Location: Quaker Station, 135 S. Broadway, Akron, Ohio
Cost: $35 per individual | $280 for a table of 8
Please note that checks are the only accepted form of payment on the day of the event.
Reservation Deadline: Noon, Friday, September 13, 2024
Cancellation Policy: Requests must be received no later than 48 hours before the event. No refunds will be issued after this time, and an invoice will be issued for payment.
About the speaker
Steve L. Herman is chief national correspondent for the Voice of America. In “Behind the White House Curtain,” Herman argues that public access to accurate, unbiased information is essential to a healthy and peaceful democracy, and that journalists play a key role in holding government officials accountable. He learned to be skeptical of government officials’ statements when he worked as a reporter covering nuclear testing in Nevada in the 1970s.
During the Trump administration, journalists were called “enemies of the people.” The former president singled out VOA, accusing the organization of being not a voice of America but rather a voice supporting Moscow’s and Beijing’s interests. Under questionable circumstances, top VOA executives lost their security clearances, and a dossier was prepared on Herman in an effort to remove him as White House bureau chief.
Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from Steven L. Herman and engage in a meaningful discussion on the importance of a free press and the challenges journalists face today. We look forward to seeing you there!