"I joined the media to expose the problems of the world. Now I see the media as one of those problems," says Schechter, founder and executive editor of MediaChannel, a nonprofit, public interest website dedicated to global media issues (MediaChannel.org).
An internationally recognized speaker and writer on media issues who has been called a ‘journalist without borders,’ Schechter views the relationship between powerful media industries and politics as the hidden disease of American democracy. He is the author of The More You Watch, The Less you Know, and his new book, News Dissector - Passions, Pieces, and Polemics, 1960-2000, which brings together his writings on human rights, politics and the media over four decades of activism and reporting.
Table Talks at 6pm include a three course dinner, followed by speaker and discussion from 7:30-9pm. $30 per person, includes tax and gratuity. Cash bar. Senior citizens (over 65) and full-time students $25 with advance notification.
Student Stand By Policy: Students can call (215) 386-9224 between 4 - 5:30pm on event days for available seating at 6pm for dinner ($15) or to attend the discussion only at 7:30 (free).
Please call (215) 386-9224 for reservations before sending payment. Advance payment required by giving a credit card over the phone or sending a check. Single reservations are welcome at Table Talks where you'll be seated at a group table. Vegetarian dishes are always offered.
