Speaking at the program will be Liz Benjamin, host of Capital Tonight on Spectrum News. Ms. Benjamin will explore how we can be informed while living in an age of fear and distrust. The program is open to the public.

Before joining Capital Tonight, Spectrum News, 8 years ago, Ms. Benjamin reported on New York politics for the New York Daily News and Times Union. In addition to hosting Capital tonight, she is the creator and editor of the blog, State of Politics, a companion to the show.