Stony Brook, NY - November 8, 2016 - Former NPR International Correspondent Corey Flintoff will give a timely “My Life As” Speaker Series talk entitled “Resurgent Russia: the misinformation, disinformation, propaganda and outright lies that cloud America’s discussions about Russia.” The event is a partnership between WSHU Public Radio and Stony Brook University’s School of Journalism, and will take place on Wednesday, November 16, 7:30pm at Stony Brook University.
"I can't think of many issues more timely and important right now than what's going on inside Russia and inside the mind of Vladimir Putin," said Howard Schneider, the dean of the School of Journalism at Stony Brook, who will introduce the program.
Flintoff recently returned from Russia where he spent 4 years reporting on the Western world’s biggest challenger. He covered the Ukrainian revolution, Russia’s seizure of Crimea, the war in eastern Ukraine, the downing of Malaysian Airlines’ Flight 17, and the Olympic sports doping scandal, among other key events.
This “My Life As” event will also be an opportunity to talk about the results of the U.S. presidential election, and how those results are perceived in Russia. Moderated by Terry Sheridan, Bureau Chief of the WSHU Long Island News Bureau, the event will feature an audience Q & A. The talk is free and open to the public; complimentary seats must be reserved at www.wshu.org.
Corey Flintoff’s journalism career has taken him to more than 50 countries, where he has covered major events such as the civil war in Libya, the revolution in Egypt and the war in Afghanistan. His appearance is generously sponsored Bridgehampton National Bank.
Corey Flintoff’s appearance is made possible by the generous support of Bridgehampton National Bank.
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What: "My Life As" Speaker Series
Event: Corey Flintoff, former Moscow-based NPR Correspondent - "Resurgent Russia - the misinformation, disinformation, propaganda and outright lies that cloud America's discussion about Russia."
When: Wednesday, November 16, 7:30pm - Doors open at 7PM
Where: Stony Brook University, Frey Hall, 100 Nicolls Rd, Stony Brook, NY 11794
Tickets: Free and open to the public; complimentary tickets must be reserved in advance at www.wshu.org.