Matthew Powers
Associate Professor, Department of Communication, UW
Matthew Powers is an Associate Professor in the Department of Communication at the University of Washington, where he co-directs the Center for Journalism, Media and Democracy and coordinates the undergraduate program in Journalism and Public Interest Communication. His research explores journalists' careers in France and the United States and their implications for democratic societies.
Scheduled Appearances
Breaking News
From the journalist who helped break the Watergate scandal comes a call to arms for media in the modern world and a eulogy for print newspapers. WATCH NOW
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About the Festival
The Crosscut Ideas Festival is a celebration of big ideas and a gathering for bold thinkers. Newsmakers, changemakers and innovators come together to take a fresh look at the biggest issues of our time. Over one week, the Crosscut Ideas Festival hosts fireside conversations and panels, meetups, art installations, workshops, and interactive experiences.
