Saturday  |
7 December |
[updated 18.Nov.02]
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| 8:008:30 a.m. |
Breakfast and Introductions |
| 8:3010:15 a.m. |
Grading Our Coverage: A look at what worked, what didnt and why
There were a number of successful reporting efforts during 2002, and there were also the usual obstacles to overcome. A discussion of lessons learned along the way.
Putting a premium on storytelling: Examples from WNBC, Maine PTV, Wisconsin PTV, The Working Group, and others
Impact of political advertising and the usefulness of truth checks
Ratings pressures and newsroom obstacles |
| 10:1510:30 a.m. |
Break |
| 10:3012:00 p.m. |
Why Dealing with Candidates is a Pain and What Can be Done About It
We had our usual bouts with candidates and their consultants during the campaign. What can we do differently next time?
Dealing with candidates and their consultants
What happens when media partnerships fall apart
Debates: successes and failures
Innovative alternatives: doing a debate without a moderator |
| 12:301:30 p.m. |
Lunch
Speaker: Corina Eckl, director, Fiscal Affairs Program, National Council of State Legislatures (NCSL) |
| 1:453:15 p.m. |
How to Cover State Budget Woes
Forty states are facing significant budget deficits. The battle over state budgets may continue to define many state races and make reporting the dollars and cents of politics that much more important.
Tape examples from around the country
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| 3:153:30 p.m. |
Break |
| 3:305:00 p.m. |
Looking Ahead: Identifying the Key Stories for 2003
Story meeting to identify issues worth tracking, coverage approaches, and how to track candidate promises from the 2002 campaign. |
| 6:007:00 p.m. |
Reception |
| 7:009:00 p.m. |
Dinner
Speaker: Pete Williams, justice correspondent, NBC News |
| Sunday |
8 December |
| 8:008:30 a.m. |
Breakfast |
| 8:309:30 a.m. |
Using the Web to Supplement Political Coverage
A review of station web innovations during the 2002 campaign. |
| 9:4511:15 a.m. |
News Briefing: Reporting in the Post-9/11 World
From war coverage to foreign affairs, 2003 will require a better sense of Americas place in the world. A briefing from news leaders and policy experts on what we should consider.
Speakers: Brigadier General Drew Davis, USMC; and Pete Williams, justice correspondent, NBC News
Perspectives on Americas place in the world
What kind of war coverage makes sense at the local level?
Civil liberties issues
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| 11:1512:00 p.m. |
Wrap-up Discussion and Evaluation
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2002 Election Hangover Workshop: What Worked, What Didn't, and What's Next