Join American journalist Jessie Balmert in conversation with journalist and filmmaker Michael Beckelhimer on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at 18:00 MSK. Jessie will discuss her experience as a local journalist and the critical role local journalism plays in election reporting, voter turnout, and ensuring transparency and accountability in democratic institutions.
About the Speaker:
Jessie Balmert is a reporter covering state government and politics for the USA Today Network Ohio Bureau, which includes the Columbus Dispatch, Cincinnati Enquirer, Akron Beacon Journal, and 18 other Ohio newspapers. She is a Columbus native and a proud alumna of Ohio University.
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