Ideas Festival Emory

Consider the many ways the media plays a vital role in our country. Journalists inform us, act as watchdogs, investigate wrongdoing, hold public servants accountable, shape public agenda, disseminate critical information and tell true stories that help us better understand the complex world we inhabit. But we are living in a moment of history in which the Fourth Estate, a pillar of American democracy, is in rapid transition. Disrupted by the digital age, newspapers and magazines are struggling to find sustainable business models and ways to regain dwindling public trust. What is the best path forward at this juncture and how can we ensure a vibrant and free press for generations to come?