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Shared State

Speak with 'Shared State' creators about reporting on conflicts and their resolution in the current political climate

Published March 17, 2022 at 11:54 AM MDT
Join us for a 'Shared State' listening session, April 6 from 5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. at the Montana Media Lab at the University of Montana School of Journalism.

Peek behind the scenes of the Shared State podcast during this listening party and Q&A.

Join the Shared State podcast team for a discussion of their stories about the complex people and beliefs that shape Montana in the current political climate.

The Montana Media Lab’s Mary Auld will be joined by award-winning Shared State hosts and editors Nick Mott and Mara Silvers, and reporters Shaylee Ragar, Eric Dietrich and Aaron Bolton.

Learn about the collaboration between newsrooms that made Shared State possible, and how reporters explored political tensions, conflicts — and their resolution — from across Montana.

Bring your questions about the podcast, the current political climate in Montana or whatever else you’d like to know. We’re looking forward to hearing from you.

When: April 6, 5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Where: The Montana Media Lab at the University of Montana Journalism School

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