With more than half of the world staying at home and the economic impact of COVID-19 growing, examining the role of media both during and after the pandemic is more important than ever.

How can the news media ensure factual, verifiable information is delivered to the public? What proactive actions should the media—and the social media platforms through which many access the news—take to curb the rise of "fake news" and disinformation? And what is the responsibility of consumers of media?

Introduction

Laura Deal Lacey, Executive Director, Milken Institute Asia Center

Moderator

Curtis Chin, Milken Institute Asia Fellow; Former US Ambassador to the Asian Development Bank

Speakers 

Steve Herman, White House Bureau Chief, Voice of America

Gary Liu, CEO, South China Morning Post

Maria Ressa, CEO and Executive Editor, Rappler Inc.