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Summit explores nature of media within a polarized U.S.

NPR Illinois | 91.9 UIS

Published December 6, 2023 at 12:49 PM CST

Within a polarized U.S. is there enough credible media to bring audiences to a middle ground? NPR Illinois General Manager Randy Eccles, Director of UIS Public Affairs Reporting Program Jason Piscia and editorial writer for the Chicago Sun-Times Suzanne McBride discuss the state of media in a summit hosted by UIS and the University of Illinois System’s Institute of Government and Public Affairs.