Covering Alving Bragg: a discussion with Walter Ray Watson
By Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism
Alvin Bragg was the first person to bring criminal charges against a former president and the first African American elected Manhattan District Attorney. Bragg faced challenges beyond any one big case, and so did journalists covering him. For the duration of the case, Bragg could not speak to the press, but covering him was reporter Walter Ray Watson Jr.’s job. So, how did he do it?
From profiling Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, as the prosecution of former President Donald Trump was getting underway, to wading into crowds for the voices of Trump supporters outside the U.S. Capitol the night of January 6th to launching Tiny Desk Radio, Watson’s job is challenging and ever-changing. Join this discussion between Sally Herships, Director of Columbia Journalism School’s Audio Program and award-winning audio journalist Walter Ray Watson. There will be a special focus on Watson’s reporting on Bragg and plenty of time for questions.
Free event
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