Journalism in a Populist Age: Lessons from Israel and the U.S.

Anat Balint, visiting scholar in Israel Studies in the Department of Jewish Studies, discusses Journalism in a Populist Age: Lessons from Israel and the U.S., followed by a conversation with Journalism Professor Venise Wagner. Reception to follow. Free.

Balint is a former correspondent for the Haaretz daily newspaper, a media scholar and a lecturer at Tel Aviv University, with expertise in the political economy of the media. Her long investigative work as a journalist uncovering the behind the scenes of Israeli media has turned her into a unique scholar who has experienced the industry both as a participant and an observer.

Balint earned her doctorate from University of London.

Photo by Eyal Toueg