NEW YORK, Sept. 22, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The
Paley Center for Media today announced that it will present
the fourth program in The James P. Jimirro Media Impact
Series entitled Debating the Debates: A Paley Town Hall.
This live town hall will be streamed on the Paley Center's YouTube
channel on Wednesday, September 23 at
8:00 pm EDT. The fourth program of
this important annual series will tackle the upcoming presidential
debates, featuring views from both sides of the aisle on the topics
that will be most crucial for voters including the continued
handling of the COVID-19 crisis, the state of the economy, police
reform, and more. Questions will be fielded from all over the
country to help form the discussion, and the answers will be
debated among the participants.
"This is shaping up to be one of the most important presidential
elections of our lifetime, which further raises the stakes of the
upcoming debates," said James P.
Jimirro. "It's an honor to continue to work with the Paley
Center, especially on presenting this timely and important
discussion."
"The Paley Center has gathered some of the most respected names
in politics and journalism for this crucial discussion, that will
closely examine what voters are looking to see from both candidates
during these historic debates," said Maureen J. Reidy, the Paley Center's President
& CEO. "We're so proud to present this latest program in The
James P. Jimirro Media Impact Series."
On the sixtieth anniversary of the first televised
presidential debate, between Kennedy and Nixon, this fall Americans
will experience presidential debates like no others. As Americans
navigate a transformed political landscape, the pandemic, and civil
unrest, the debates are designed to shed light on the candidates,
their positions, and fitness for office. Our prominent panelists,
from all sides of the political spectrum, will engage in a live
Town Hall to consider ways to make the debates more effective and
enlightening for voters. The featured participants
include: James
Carville, Democratic
Strategist; Michael
Goodwin, New York Post; Frank
Luntz, Contributor, Fox News, & CNBC,
Host, Fridays with Frank; Michael Steele, Former Chairman,
Republican National Committee and MSNBC Political Analyst; and
Moderator Marie Hardin,
Dean of the Donald P. Bellisario College of Communications, Penn
State University.
The James P. Jimirro Media Impact Series casts light
on the role of media in influencing public thought and behavior.
Designed to reach media professionals, students, and the public at
large, the series encourages careful consideration of media's
impact on society and, accordingly, fosters more critical viewers
and readers.
For more information please visit paleycenter.org.
About The Paley Center for Media
The Paley Center for
Media, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with locations in New
York and Los Angeles, leads the discussion about the cultural,
creative, and social significance of television, radio, and
emerging platforms. Drawing upon its curatorial expertise, an
international collection, and close relationships with the leaders
of the media community, the Paley Center examines the intersections
between media and society. The Paley Center's premier
programming sponsored by Verizon can be viewed on Verizon
Media's brands, including being featured on the Yahoo
Entertainment channel, as well as Paley@Home presented by
Citi on the Paley Center's YouTube channel and the
Paley Center's Facebook page. The general public can access
the Paley Center's permanent media collection, which contains over
160,000 television and radio programs and advertisements, and
participate in programs that explore and celebrate the creativity,
the innovations, the personalities, and the leaders who are shaping
media. Through the global programs of its Media Council and
International Council, the Paley Center also serves as a neutral
setting where media professionals can engage in discussion and
debate about the evolving media landscape. Previously known as The
Museum of Television & Radio, the Paley Center was founded in
1975 by William S. Paley, a pioneering innovator in the industry.
For more information, please visit paleycenter.org.
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