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SUMMARY:Community Conversation on April 29\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:The News Literate Community Initiative is proud to present a Community Conversation: Combatting Truth Decay In partnership with Truckee Meadows Tomorrow. \n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCommunity Conversation:\n\n\n\nCombatting Truth Decay\n\n\n\nAn evening of expert panel discussion\, audience Q&A\, and community connection\, exploring the challenges of misinformation in our media landscape. \n\n\n\n\n\nDateApril 29\, 2026 \n\n\n\n\n\nTime5:00 PM – 8:30 PM \n\n\n\n\n\nVenueReno Public Market \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSee the Raffle Prizes\n\nRegister & Buy Raffle Tickets\n\n\n\n\nFree Admission\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nABOUT THE EVENT\n\n\n\nWhy this conversation matters\n\n\n\nMisinformation isn’t just a media problem. It’s a community problem. When trust in journalism erodes\, it weakens the shared understanding we need to make decisions together\, from local policy to public health. \n\n\n\nTruth Decay is the term researchers use for the diminishing role of facts and analysis in public life. This event brings together local journalists\, media scholars\, and your community to explore what's happening\, why it matters\, and what we can do about it.\n\n\n\nWhether you’re a news junkie\, a skeptic of all things media\, or somewhere in between\, this evening is designed for you. Expect thoughtful discussion\, practical tools for evaluating information\, and the chance to ask our expert panel your toughest questions. \n\n\n\n\n\nEXPERT PANEL\n\n\n\nMeet the speakers\n\n\n\nLocal journalists and media experts are leading the conversation. \n\n\n\n\n\nTerri RussellChief ReporterKOLO-TVTerri Russell\, a Reno native and Arizona State University broadcasting graduate\, built her career from KTVN to KOLO as a reporter and anchor. An Emmy winner with 13 nominations\, she’s earned AP\, Murrow\, and Radio and News Directors Association honors. She serves on the Board of Governors for the San Francisco Chapter of the National Association of Television Arts and Sciences where in 2025 she was inducted into the “Silver Circle.” She is also in the Nevada Broadcasters Hall of Fame. Currently\, Terri serves as KOLO’s chief reporter. \n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Gi YunDean\, Reynolds School of JournalismUniversity of Nevada\, RenoGi Yun is Dean of the Reynolds School of Journalism at University of Nevada\, Reno. His research examines the social and psychological dimensions of media and communication\, including public opinion\, communication theory\, social media\, health communication\, agenda-setting\, community journalism\, and big social media data analysis. He is currently leading projects on health care advertising in local media\, farmers markets in Nevada\, and the state’s news media landscape. His work has been supported by the National Science Foundation\, Google\, and the Online News Association. Yun earned his Ph.D. and M.A. from University of Wisconsin–Madison and his undergraduate degree from Hanyang University. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMark RobisonState Politics ReporterReno Gazette JournalMark Robison is the Reno Gazette Journal’s state politics reporter. He focuses on government\, politics and elections with an approach that aims to turn down the drama dial while making sure those on the right\, left and center feel their perspectives are heard and reported accurately. He’s won Nevada Press Association awards for Journalist of the Year\, Editorial of the Year and\, in 2025\, Story of the Year for coverage of a Sparks family’s attempt to get help for their autistic son with profound behavioral and medical issues. \n\n\n\n\n\nNatalie Van HoozerBilingual journalist & Community Manager LION PublishersNatalie Van Hoozer works to strengthen community building among independent news entrepreneurs. She is the community manager at LION Publishers\, a journalism support nonprofit focused on helping local independent news publishers build more sustainable businesses. She is also the U.S. representative for SembraMedia\, an international nonprofit supporting independent digital media.Previously\, Natalie worked as a bilingual Spanish/English community engagement journalist at KUNR Public Radio and as the media partnerships manager for Factchequeado\, a Spanish-language fact-checking initiative in the U.S.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEVENING SCHEDULE\n\n\n\nWhat to expect\n\n\n\nA full evening of learning\, discussion\, and community. \n\n\n\n\n\n5:00 PM\n\n\n\n\n\nDOORS OPEN\n\n\n\nArrive early to browse exhibitor tables and connect with fellow attendees. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n5:50 PM\n\n\n\n\n\nWelcome & Introductions\n\n\n\nOpening remarks and a look at why news literacy matters now more than ever. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n6:00 PM\n\n\n\n\n\nExpert Panel Discussion\n\n\n\nOur panel dives into how truth decay shows up locally\, why it’s accelerating\, and what responsible journalism looks like today. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n6:30 PM\n\n\n\n\n\nAudience Q&A\n\n\n\nYour chance to ask the questions that matter to you\, moderated by Terri Russell\, KOLO-TV. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n8:00 PM\n\n\n\n\n\nRaffle & Closing\n\n\n\nPrize raffle\, closing thoughts\, and next steps for staying news literate \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRAFFLE PRIZES\n\n\n\nWin big while supporting news literacy\n\n\n\nPre-register and purchase raffle tickets for your chance to win prizes from generous local donors. More prizes still being confirmed! \n\n\n\n\n\nArianna BennettVIP Raffle MasterKTVN news anchor and producer of Face the State. Arianna was the first to interview NLCI on air and is joining us to draw the raffle winners. \n\n\n\n\n\nPRICELESS PRIZES\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAnn Silver\n\n\n\nCoffee with the CEO of the Reno-Sparks Chamber of Commerce \n\n\n\nExperience of a lifetime \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKUNR\n\n\n\nLunch with the KUNR staff \n\n\n\nExperience of a lifetime \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJimmy Boegle\, Reno News & Review\n\n\n\nCoffee or virtual visit \n\n\n\nExperience of a lifetime \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRobin Holabird \n\n\n\nLunch/Coffee with KUNR’s film critic\, author and world traveler. \n\n\n\nExperience of a lifetime \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGREAT PRIZES\n\n\n\n\n\nArario \n\n\n\nSeven $100 gift certificates to be divided among raffle bundles-total value $700 \n\n\n\n$700 \n\n\n\n\n\nSilver Legacy\, Eldorado & Circus Circus\n\n\n\nOne night stay\, $100 dinner credit\, 2 show tickets \n\n\n\n$500 \n\n\n\n\n\nTahoe Injectables\n\n\n\n50 units Botox \n\n\n\n$650 \n\n\n\n\n\nNevada Athletics\n\n\n\nAn item of gear from Nevada Football Tickets to an upcoming Nevada Football game with pregame sideline passesNevada Athletics licensed products: Howlin’ BBQ Sauce from Brothers BBQ\, a Nevada’s College Town mug\, & a Nevada’s College Town pennant \n\n\n\n$325 \n\n\n\n\n\nF45\n\n\n\nFitness package \n\n\n\n$250 \n\n\n\n\n\nBrooks Family Dental\n\n\n\nTWO Opalescence Go 15% Take Home Whitening Kit -10 pack – $84 Value for each kit \n\n\n\n$168 \n\n\n\n\n\nOne month membership \n\n\n\nCauglin Athletic Club\n\n\n\n$150 \n\n\n\n\n\nMelange Hair / Talia Doiogne\n\n\n\nHaircut — women\, men\, kids\, curly or straight hair  \n\n\n\nUp to $100 \n\n\n\n\n\nLa Condesa\n\n\n\n4 x $25 gift cards \n\n\n\n$100 \n\n\n\n\n\nPortofino\n\n\n\n2 x $50 gift certificates \n\n\n\n$100 \n\n\n\n\n\nReno Aces\n\n\n\n4 infield reserved seats \n\n\n\n$96 \n\n\n\n\n\nLa Cucina\n\n\n\nGift card \n\n\n\n$75 \n\n\n\n\n\nCoaching With Grace\n\n\n\nFinancial Empowerment SpecialistCoachingwithGrace1.comGift certificate  \n\n\n\n$75 \n\n\n\n\n\nTwo Chicks\n\n\n\nTwo mugs\, one pound coffee\,  T-shirt\, $20 gift certificate \n\n\n\n$65 \n\n\n\n\n\nBuenos Grill\n\n\n\n2 x $30 gift certificates \n\n\n\n$60 \n\n\n\n\n\nHomegrown Gastro Pub\n\n\n\n2 x $30 gift certificates \n\n\n\n$60 \n\n\n\n\n\nIndia Kebab\n\n\n\nBuffet for two \n\n\n\n$35 \n\n\n\n\n\nMari Chuy Mexican\n\n\n\nGift card \n\n\n\n$30 \n\n\n\n\n\nCountry Creamery Ice Cream\n\n\n\nGift Certificate \n\n\n\n$25 \n\n\n\n\n\nGreat Full Gardens\n\n\n\n$25 gift certificate \n\n\n\n$25 \n\n\n\n\n\nSUP\n\n\n\nGift certificate \n\n\n\n$25 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGET INVOLVED\n\n\n\nMore ways to participate\n\n\n\nThis event is built by the community\, for the community. Here’s how you can be part of it. \n\n\n\n\n\nAttend & WinPre-register and grab raffle tickets in advance. Register\n\n\n\n\n\nBecome a SponsorSupport news literacy in Washoe County. Sponsor\n\n\n\n\n\nExhibitShowcase your organization at the event. Exhibit\n\n\n\n\n\nVolunteerHelp make the evening run smoothly. Volunteer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOUR SPONSORS\n\n\n\nThanks to our presenting sponsor\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPromotional Sponsors\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn the news:\n\n\n\nRead more about the event in the following news articles. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n15 Minutes: Jody Baden\, co-founder of the News Literate Community Initiative\, holding a ‘Community Conversation’ Wednesday\, April 29\n\n\n\nby Jimmy Boegle\, April 14\, 2026 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent at Reno Public Market to explore misinformation\, ‘truth decay’\n\n\n\nby Jeffrey Meehan\, April 17\, 2026 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReno Public Market to Host News Literacy Event (sponsored)\n\n\n\nby Supported Content\, April 17\, 2026 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVENUE\n\n\n\nGetting there\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDOWNLOAD AND SHARE\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTRUTH DECAY FLIER_1Download
URL:https://nlcwashoe.org/event/nlci-community-conversation/
LOCATION:Reno Public Market\, 299 E. Plumb Lane\, Reno\, Nevada\, 89502\, United States
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