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Investigative journalism and media on the overdose crisis
June 23, 2021 @ 9:50 am - 10:50 am
Free
This panel discussion will discuss the role of media and journalism in the overdose crisis. Panelists will discuss topics such as how the overdose crisis is portrayed in the media, whether or not the crisis is covered enough in the media, and what media forms are successfully communicating this crisis with the audience.
Speakers:
Kathryn Gretsinger, Associate Professor of Teaching, UBC School of Journalism, Writing and Media
Moira Wyton, Health Reporter, The Tyee
Alex Kim, Producer, Crackdown podcast