What is this about?

With growing concerns about misinformation and bias, a significant part of the public believes that trust in the media is at an all-time low. Arizonans believe that media coverage of candidates contributes to political division. In a recent survey by the Center for the Future of Arizona, 85% of voters, including supermajorities across all political affiliations and age groups, said that news media coverage of political parties and candidates has created more division.

This erosion of trust has serious implications, not just for how information is consumed, but also for the health of our democracy and the well-being of our communities. How are local news institutions addressing these concerns, adapting their practices, and working to rebuild trust to help strengthen our society?

Why come to this event?

Expand your knowledge and connect with leading voices on the issue. Gain insights from experts with backgrounds in business, nonprofits, academia, and government who are actively working to address this challenge. Also, join a growing community that cares about and engages in improving public discourse on this crucial topic.

What is Arizona Talks?

We are a nonpartisan nonprofit organization dedicated to increasing civic engagement by making valuable civil dialogue accessible to the public. We create experiences for Arizonans to learn, discuss, and connect over our country’s most challenging issues.

If you believe that civil and substantive discussion is essential to preserving a free and democratic society, please join us and support our work to continue providing a public forum for open inquiry, fact-based analysis, and vigorous, civil discussion in Arizona.