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Judy Woodruff and Jamelle Bouie on Freedom of the Press
Monticello hosted a timely evening program exploring the state - and future - of the American press.
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About the Event
At a pivotal moment for the nation, this conversation considered the role of journalism in sustaining a free society and the challenges facing the press in 2026 and beyond.
The evening featured a conversation between award-winning journalist Judy Woodruff and New York Times columnist Jamelle Bouie, Monticello’s 2026-2027 Fritz and Claudine Kundrun Fellow. Drawing on Woodruff’s decades of reporting on American politics and public life, the discussion examined the evolving media landscape, the meaning of press freedom today, and the responsibilities of journalism in a constitutional democracy.
About the Speaker
Judy Woodruff is a senior correspondent and the former anchor and managing editor of the PBS News Hour. She has covered politics and other news for five decades at NBC, CNN and PBS.
About the Moderator
Jamelle Bouie is a columnist for the New York Times Opinion section.
This event is presented by Martin Horn
Monticello gratefully acknowledges the partnership of More Perfect in our 250th anniversary initiatives.
