Soho Forum Debate: Michael Tracey vs. Marcella Szablewicz

Resolution: The Jeffrey Epstein scandal has become a case of moral panic.
About this Event

For the affirmative:

Michael Tracey is an independent journalist, political commentator, and media critic. He is the cohost, alongside Matt Taibbi, of , a podcast by Racket News. His writing can be found on Substack and at Unherd.

For the negative:

Marcella Szablewicz is an associate professor of communication and media studies at the Dyson College of Arts and Sciences at Pace University. Her research focuses on contemporary Chinese media and youth culture, digital leisure culture, digital games, and media moral panics.

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Agenda

🕑: 06:00 PM
Doors open
Host: The Sheen Center for Thought & Culture
🕑: 06:30 PM
Meeting convenes
Host: The Sheen Center for Thought & Culture
🕑: 08:00 PM
Reception
Host: Gene Epstein & Hisako Kobayashi's Apartment

Info: Food and drink are included with a Reception ticket.

Please note: to attend the reception, you must purchase a Debate + Reception ticket.