See Ron Bailey and Others Debate the Politics of Science Journalism in L.A.

Live in or near Southern California? House not on fire? Then come on down to beautiful Hollywood this Wednesday night to see beloved Reasonite Ron Bailey drop some science on an L.A. Press Club panel discussion on The Politics of Science Journalism.

WHEN: October 5, reception starts at 6:30 pm; panel from 7:30-9:00.

WHERE: The Los Angeles Press Club, at the Steve Allen Theater, 4773 Hollywood Blvd., between Vermont Ave. and Normandie.

WHO: Reason science correspondent Ron Bailey, author of Liberation Biology: The Scientific and Moral Defense of the Biotech Revolution.

Los Angeles Times science writer K.C. Cole, author of Mind Over Matter: Conversations With the Cosmos.

Skeptic Society Director Dr. Michael Shermer, author of Science Friction: Where the Known Meets the Unknown.

Moderated by Tim DeRoche, executive producer and host of the PBS show Masters of Science.

CO-SPONSORS: Science Blog (who's buying your wine) and PR Newswire.

ADMISSION: Free, though donations and tips appreciated.

PARKING: Also free, behind the building; entrance on Berendo St.

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