Roundtable Session Annual Meeting 2023

Public Understanding in Polarized Times: A Conversation with the AAR's 2023 Award-Winning Journalists

Sunday, 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM | Grand Hyatt-Bowie B (2nd Floor) Session ID: A19-432

Sessions Honoring AAR Award Winners

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Hosted by: Public Understanding of Religion Committee

Presiding

David Newheiser, Australian Catholic University, presiding

dnewheiser@gmail.com

Abstract for Online Program Book (maximum 150 words)

What does it take to help people understand religion when the public is deeply polarized? Against the background of political conflict, a public health crisis, and climate catastrophe, the 2023 recipients of the AAR's Journalism Awards will discuss their approach to reporting, the challenges they've faced, and the experiences that help them keep hope for the future. Although our societies face profound challenges, this session will explore concrete steps religion scholars can take to enrich public discussion.

Panelist
Sarah Posner	sarahposner1@gmail.com	View
Deepa Bharath, Associated Press	dbharath@ap.org	View
Sam Kestenbaum	kestenbaum@ucsb.edu	View
Francine Orr, Los Angeles Times	francine.orr@latimes.com	View
Blair Hodges	blairhodges@byu.edu	View
Sarah Ventre	ToHpEWFK@empty.com	View

Audiovisual Requirements

LCD Projector and Screen

Comments

I am not really on the program -- but the shell for this program requires a presider and at least one panelist. The panelists will be the recipients of the awards, tbd.