# Event Details - **Event Name**: The Future of Journalism : Santa Barbara Literary Festival - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 02 May, 2026 at 04:15 pm – Sat, 02 May, 2026 at 05:15 pm (-07:00) - **Event Description**: Rebuilding the 4th Estate from the Ground UpAbout this EventIn an era of rapid change, shrinking newsrooms, and rising distrust, journalism is at a crossroads. Join authors and journalists Josie Cox, Edward Humes, and Jane Borden for a timely and wide-ranging conversation on The Future of Journalism at the CEC Hub during the Santa Barbara Literary Festival.Drawing on their experience in investigative reporting, cultural criticism, and narrative nonfiction, the panelists will explore how journalism is evolving—and what must be protected to ensure it continues to serve the public good. Topics will include the role of longform reporting in a fast-paced media ecosystem, the impact of technology and social platforms, threats to press freedom, and how journalists can rebuild trust while telling complex, human-centered stories.This panel offers readers, writers, students, and engaged citizens an opportunity to think critically about where journalism is headed, why it still matters, and how strong reporting remains essential to democracy, accountability, and an informed community. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/b7cc9db0-fb49-11f0-9a85-3dd248376d4f-rimg-w1105-h740-dca2795e-gmir.jpg Jane Borden is an author, culture journalist, and editor. A regular contributor to Vanity Fair, she has also written for the New York Times Magazine, Rolling Stone, and The Washington Post, among other outlets.Her book Cults Like US: Why Doomsday Thinking Drives America (One Signal Publishers, 2025) was longlisted for a Carnegie Medal and named a Best Book of 2025 by Amazon. She is also the author of I Totally Meant to Do That (Crown), a humorous memoir.Josie Cox is a journalist, author, and broadcaster who covers economic gender inequality and women’s history. She has worked on staff at Reuters, The Independent, and The Wall Street Journal. As a freelancer, she has written for Bloomberg, The Times, Business Insider, Salon, The Washington Post, The Spectator, The Guardian, Forbes, and many other publications. She regularly contributes to the BBC, both as a writer and broadcaster, and is a founding editor of The Persistent, a journalism platform dedicated to amplifying women’s voices, where she writes a weekly column. Edward Humes is a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and the author of “Total Garbage: How We Can Fix Our Waste and Heal Our World,” a current campus read selection and winner of the University of Pennsylvania Library’s 2025 Sustainability Prize. His latest book introduces innovators, grassroots leaders and everyday heroes who show us that our choices matter and how small changes add up. Ed spends months embedded in the lives of his subjects to research stories about the justice system, science, nature, and sustainability. His seventeen books include the bestseller Mississippi Mud and the PEN Award–winning No Matter How Loud I Shout: A Year in the Life of Juvenile Court. The Santa Barbara Literary Festival brings together readers and writers of every genre for a two day celebration of storytelling and inspiration. Engaging panels, enlightening workshops, pop-up events, and welcoming social gatherings, bring together established authors, emerging writers, and passionate readers in a uniquely intimate setting that fosters community centered around a shared love of the literary arts. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/santa-barbara/the-future-of-journalism-santa-barbara-literary-festival/100001981499259626 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, festivals, workshops, fine-arts, pop-ups, storytelling - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 5, max: 49.77, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Santa Barbara - **state**: CA - **country**: United States - **location**: CEC's Environmental Hub - **lat**: 34.4235452 - **long**: -119.7054049 - **full address**: CEC's Environmental Hub, 1219 State Street, Santa Barbara, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: The Future of Journalism : Santa Barbara Literary Festival - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/79cf7c5202cd7a26d3f51419b37b9f0178b6d2a29bcc50d6c22d80cb4b6f8ab5-rimg-w1200-h600-dc151518-gmir.jpg?v=1769495470 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is The Future of Journalism : Santa Barbara Literary Festival being held? - **A:** The Future of Journalism : Santa Barbara Literary Festival takes place on Sat, 02 May, 2026 at 04:15 pm to Sat, 02 May, 2026 at 05:15 pm at CEC's Environmental Hub, 1219 State Street, Santa Barbara, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for The Future of Journalism : Santa Barbara Literary Festival? - **A:** Ticket prices for The Future of Journalism : Santa Barbara Literary Festival range from USD 5 to USD 50 depending on the ticket type. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityGeneral AdmissionUSD 23 + USD 3 feeAvailableGeneral Admission + Total GarbageUSD 44 + USD 4 feeAvailableGeneral Admission + WOMEN MONEY POWERUSD 44 + USD 4 feeAvailableGeneral Admission + Cults Like USUSD 50 + USD 5 feeAvailable$5USD 5Available$10USD 10Available - **Q**: Who is organizing The Future of Journalism : Santa Barbara Literary Festival? - **A:** The Future of Journalism : Santa Barbara Literary Festival is organized by Santa Barbara Literary Festival. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** The Future of Journalism : Santa Barbara Literary Festival is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Santa Barbara, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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