Brookings Mountain West and the Journalism Department from the UNLV Greenspun College of Urban Affairs were pleased to co-sponsor this timely discussion "Political News and Public Policy: Making America Informed Again."

The public joined us for a panel discussion with outstanding political journalists and public policy experts to explore the challenges and opportunities in writing about politics and public policy in the current political climate. The speakers offered their advice and recommendations on editing and writing on politics and public policy. In addition, the speakers discussed the specific skills necessary to research and write on politics and public policy, how they recruit contributors to their publications, and the future of journalism and politics.

Our panelists responded to a brief set of questions posed by the moderator and audience members will be able to pose questions to the speakers.

Panelist

• John Hudak, Brookings Institution. Deputy director of the Center for Effective Public Management and a senior fellow in Governance Studies
• Richard Reeves, Brookings Institution. Senior Fellow, Economic Studies and Co-Director, Center on Children and Families
• Jon Ralston, Editor, The Nevada Independent