LearningQUEST proudly welcomes John Archibald and Kyle Whitmire from Alabama Media Group, both esteemed members of Alabama’s Fourth Estate. They will reflect on the highlights and challenges of the past year, and may offer glimpses into upcoming projects that we can anticipate reading about in the future. John and Kyle enjoy audience participation, so please come with questions and comments to enrich the discussion. The term “Fourth Estate” symbolizes the press’s vital role as a watchdog in a functional democracy, often paralleling the three branches of government: Legislative, Executive, and Judicial.