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FMC Fast Chat is a live Zoom talk show with notables in news, media & business. In 30 minutes, you’re in the know. Reserve to be part of the live events, or listen to the Fast Chat podcast on C-Suite Radio Network.
ON DEMAND/national
Go inside the news with BEN SMITH, media columnist, The New York Times.
Amid the pandemic and near 9/11, grief and resiliency expert, journalist ALLISON GILBERT shares wisdom.
Real business advice amid COVID19 with Jeffrey Hayzlett. Be in the know in 30 minutes.
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Live/OCT. 6
America’s Growing Need for Public Service & Volunteerism with RITA COSBY, Emmy-Winning TV Host, Female Legend of the Year in Radio, Best-Selling Author & Chair, Global Service Institute at LIU
Live/NOV. 10
How did the media cover the Election? That’s the focus of this Fast Chat with BRIAN LEHRER of The Brian Lehrer Show, WNYC.
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COVID19 update
FMC is well known for providing public forums featuring the best in news, media and business to discuss critical issues in the news and the state of the news media. Due to the pandemic, our programming is changing, but our commitment to quality remains steadfast.
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We advocate for quality news coverage, because America needs an informed electorate and safe communities. And we work to create a media-savvy society that can successfully navigate today’s complicated media landscape. At the heart of it, we promote mutual understanding and respect between the news media and the news consumer. We’re a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization unlike any other, and we invite businesses, nonprofits and individuals to join us.
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CEO & Executive Director, fair media council
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