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Politicians undergo extensive training to avoid directly answering questions and to “stay on message” by pivoting to their prepared answers. But is this well-established practice eroding faith in these same politicians and, by extension, our democracy? And what effect may it have had on the 2024 election?

Join a panel of experts to discuss the history of this practice, its pros and cons, and what can be done to get a straight answer from a politician.

Speakers:

Christina Bellantoni
Director, USC Annenberg's Media Center
 

Robert Shrum

Professor of the Practice of Political Science; Director, Center for the Political Future and the Unruh Institute of Politics, USC Dornsife

Adam Nagourney
National Political Reporter, New York Times  

Mindy Romero
Assistant Professor (Research), USC Price School; Founder and Director, Center for Inclusive Democracy

Moderator:

Gordon Stables
Clinical Professor and Director, School of Journalism, USC Annenberg