Should The Koch Brothers Own The Tribune Newspapers?

New American Foundation
Wednesday, June 26, 2013
The National Press Club, Zenger Room

The panel will discuss newspaper ownership, an independent press in the Internet age, and the influence of money on press coverage. David and Charles Koch have expressed interest in buying the Los Angeles Times, the Chicago Tribune, the Baltimore Sun and other leading newspapers owned by the Tribune Company. The Koch brothers have also financed conservative and libertarian causes and founded an advocacy group called Americans for Prosperity, whose stated goals are to limit government, cut taxes, and eliminate regulations. Will the Koch brothers' ownership of newspapers impact fair and objective news coverage?

This panel discussion is both an in-person and a webcast event. To register to participate, email invest@aflcio.org with your name, title, organization, email, and phone number. Please indicate whether you plan to attend in person or via webcast. Those who RSVP to attend via webcast will receive a reminder email with complete webcast information in advance of the event.

Featured Speakers
Ryan Grim
Washington Bureau Chief, Huffington Post

John Nichols
Washington Correspondent, The Nation

Christopher Assaf
Video Editor, The Baltimore Sun

Lena Williams
Retired Senior Writer, The New York Times

Moderator
Mark Lloyd
Director, Media Policy Initiative, the New America Foundation