Influence is all around us: Bought elections. Corporations with more power than communities. The widening chasm between rich and poor. When does reporting on the issues that matter move beyond storytelling and into influence, and how is journalism influenced by the powers that surround?

Mark your calendar for a thoughtful and thought-provoking conversation on the influence (and influencers) of media on the eve of the midterm elections. An evening of influence with Mother Jones: Join us!