Lara Setrakian
Journalist & News Entrepreneur | Storytelling for Global Impact
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Lara Setrakian is a journalist and news entrepreneur who has reshaped how audiences engage with global affairs. She is the founder of News Deeply, a network of specialized online communities covering complex issues from Syria to the Arctic.
Setrakian's TED Talks have reached millions, using vivid storytelling to make international challenges accessible. Her keynotes empower audiences to become more informed, globally-minded citizens, equipped to navigate an increasingly complex world.
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3 ways to fix a broken news industry
Something is very wrong with the news industry. Trust in the media has hit an all-time low; we're inundated with sensationalist stories, and consistent, high-quality reporting is scarce, says journalist Lara Setrakian. She shares three ways we can fix the news to better inform all of us about the complex issues of our time.
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