Dr Walsh delivers a lecture— Reporting has never been without risk, but the nature of that risk is changing. From harassment and surveillance to trauma, burnout, legal threats, and physical violence, journalists are increasingly asked to navigate a range of dangers simply to do their jobs. What do we rarely see or consider about what it takes to produce the news we consume every day? This talk looks beyond the headlines to examine the risks and threats journalists face—and the human cost of gathering the news.

https://www.salemstate.edu/calendar/risks-reporting-what-it-takes-tell-story-nov-18-2026