The Retired Men’s Association of Greenwich will host Alisyn Camerota discussing “A Television Journalist’s Struggle for Truth,” on Wednesday, May 9 at 11 a.m.
Camerota is a journalist and anchor of CNN’s morning show New Day. In her three decades in journalism, Camerota has covered stories nationally and internationally, earning her two Emmy award nominations for her breaking news reporting.
She will discuss what it’s like to be a journalist in today’s hyper-charged world of broadcast news, addressing what is “truth,” and the daily struggles of journalists to get it right in a ratings-driven climate. As an award-winning journalist, Camerota knows about the fast-paced world of cable news and will be speaking about her new novel Amanda Wakes Up.
Camerota has been at the forefront of today’s most pressing news events, including the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey in Houston, the Paris and Brussels terror attacks, and the Parkland, Fla. school shooting. Her recent interviews with the student survivors in the hours after the massacre, as well as the NRA, have been an integral part of the national conversation on gun safety. In addition, during the election and since Camerota has held dozens of panels with Trump supporters that have become must-see television moments. As a leading voice of the #MeToo movement, Camerota has helped to provide the #SilenceBreakers with a platform to tell their stories.
Prior to joining CNN, Camerota worked for many years at the Fox News Channel, most notably as part of the Fox & Friends franchise and as co-host of FOX and Friends Weekend. Her first novel, Amanda Wakes Up, is about an idealistic young journalist who finds herself with a plum spot at a cable news channel during a crazy presidential race. The book was selected by National Public Radio as one of the best books of the year. Camerota lives with her husband and three children in Connecticut.
The program takes place at the First Presbyterian Church, 1 West Putnam Ave. For additional information, visit greenwichrma.org or contact info@greenwichrma.org
