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2008 BARRY GOLDWATER LECTURE SERIES
“THE PRESS AND POLITICS IN THE 2008 CAMPAIGN”
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 2 AT 7:30 PM

Wednesday, Apr. 2        
Aaron Brown, former CNN news anchor and current Arizona State University professor, will be the featured speaker for the 2008 Goldwater Lecture Series. In his presentation, Brown shares his views on the candidates and the challenges facing both parties, as well as the impact of cable news and how the voting public has changed. Brown’s observations include how he and his media colleagues have consistently misjudged the potential performance of each of the candidates throughout the Presidential race. He also comments on current media trends in the coverage of controversial issues. The program was taped on Jan. 30, 2008.

The 2008 Goldwater Lecture Series is presented in association with the Arizona Historical Foundation and the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona State University.

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