Event: Outgoing NPR Editor-in-Chief on Journalism and Democracy — Presented by the Penn Andrea Mitchell Center

About

The Penn postdoctoral community is invited to a fireside chat and Q&A with Edith Chapin, former Editor-in-Chief and Chief Content Officer of NPR. The event is hosted by the Andrea Mitchell Center for the Study of Democracy in partnership with Penn Political Review.

The program will feature a half-hour conversation between Chapin and Dr. Jeffrey Green, Professor and Andrea Mitchell Endowed Director of the Mitchell Center, followed by an audience Q&A. Topics will include the evolving media landscape, the role of public and nonpartisan journalism, reflections from Chapin’s distinguished career at NPR and CNN, and advice for the next generation of changemakers. Food will be provided.

When & Where: Tuesday, October 7, 2025 · 7:00–8:30 p.m. · PCPSE Auditorium (133 S. 36th Street)
Audience: Open to the Penn community (registration required)
Registration: Register here

Sponsored by the Penn Department of Music and Penn Libraries

Type: In-person
Audience: Open to the Penn community (registration required)