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Exit Interview: An Inside View of ABC News

September 20th, 2012

SMPA Welcomes Former ABC News President David Westin

After 14 event-filled years leading a major news operation, David Westin has released Exit Interview, a new book describing what it was like to manage ABC News during major news events like President Clinton's impeachment, the 2000 election, the 9/11 attacks, wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, and the economic crisis of 2008.

SMPA director Frank Sesno will host him in a wide-ranging discussion and Q and A that will cover how the TV networks are adapting to the many changes in media and Westin's views for the future of the news industry.

Thursday, October 4, 2012
Discussion: 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Room B07 (lower level)

GW School of Media and Public Affairs
Media and Public Affairs Building
805 21st Streets, NW (Corner of H and 21st)
Washington DC 20052

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Teaching journalism and communications since 1938

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World-class speakers and events provide invaluable perspective

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World-class speakers and events provide invaluable perspective

Study media in heart of Washington, and the world

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