Denver Journalism, History, Motivation and Place: An exploration into the influence of Denver’s media “titans” and their edifices on its people, Colorado, and the country
On September 3, 2025, join the Denver Press Club for an expert discussion on the impact of Denver journalism and its publishers on the city and state and how and where the building of their offices continues to cement and shape the perception of what power, freedom of speech, journalism, and truth are.
Jason Hanson, chief creative officer for History Colorado; John Deffenbaugh, chief executive officer for Historic Denver; Patricia Calhoun, editor in chief of Westword and historic preservationist; and Phil Goodstein, author of over 30 books on Denver’s history will fill out a table of panelists each providing their unique perspective on how the west was written, built, and remembered. Alan Kania, Denver Press Club historian and author, will moderate.
As part of the Denver Press Club’s yearlong celebration of its club house’s centennial, the event is open to the public and free to attend.
The panel discussion starts at 6:30 p.m. with attendees encouraged to arrive at 5 p.m. for tours of the club or drinks in the club’s Pulitzer Lounge.
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