First hour: Journalist Javier Garza discusses immigration coverage in the U.S. and Mexico
Second hour: How to run for office
How is immigration covered by journalists in the U.S. and journalists in Mexico? We discuss that question with Javier Garza, a journalist based in northern Mexico. He covers U.S.-Mexico bilateral issues and is an adviser on journalist safety. He's in Rochester as a guest of RIT, but first, he joins us on Connections. In studio:
- Javier Garza, journalist based in northern Mexico who is the host of Reporte100, a contributor for El País, and an adviser on journalist safety at the World Association of Newspapers
- Andrea Hickerson, director of the School of Communication at RIT
Then in our second hour, what does it take to run for office? A record number of women ran for office this year, and many were first-time candidates who were part of a grassroots movement. This hour, our guests help us understand how to enter the political arena and gain campaign experience. They'll share their own experiences developing a volunteer base, financing a campaign, attracting donations, and networking. It's a preview of an upcoming forum tonight at Brue Coffee. In studio:
- Gary Pudup, former candidate for the 134th Assembly District seat; longtime volunteer, manager, and adviser for local campaigns; and WXXI volunteer
- Andrew Hollister, former candidate for Rochester City Council and lieutenant governor of New York State
