Civility and the Role of Local News

910 Media Group is taking its Conversations on Cass series on the road and partnering with the Traverse Area District Library to host a discussion titled “Civility and the Role of Local News.”

The 60-minute event will take place from 6 to 7 p.m. March 31 in the library’s Community Room at 610 Woodmere Ave., with the room opening at 5:30 p.m. for networking.

The event is free to the public and RSVPs will remain open as space allows. The discussion will focus on polarization, trust and the role of local media in Northern Michigan.

The event follows survey data showing 86% of Americans say they feel exhausted by division in America, 87% say political polarization is a threat to America and 57% express low confidence in journalists to act in the best interests of the public.

Panelists include Rebecca Pierce, executive editor at Traverse City Record-Eagle; Ed Ronco, news director at Interlochen Public Radio; and Joe Warner, senior director of news strategy at 910 Media Group.

9&10 News Anchor and Reporter David Lyden will moderate the discussion.