The Texas Tribune Festival: Full Schedule

The 2018 Texas Tribune Festival is upon us! Join us Sept. 27-29 in downtown Austin for two days of unique perspectives, thoughtful conversation and networking — all in the shadow of the Texas Capitol.

9:00am CDT

The Political Rhetoric of Donald Trump and Alex Jones: On Fake News and Weaponized Communications

Charlie Warzel, senior technology writer at BuzzFeed and Jennifer Mercieca, historian of American political discourse and author of the forthcoming book, “Demagogue for President: The Rhetorical Brilliance of Donald Trump,” will speak with Austin American-Statesman chief political writer Jonathan Tilove about the limits of fake news in the age of Trump.

This event is part of Open Congress, a free, open-to-the-public street festival held on Austin's historic Congress Ave. on Saturday, Sept. 29. RSVP to attend Open Congress here.

Presented by the Austin American-Statesman

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Austin American-Statesman

Media Partner

The Austin American-Statesman reaches more than 804,065 print readers each week and draws more than 5 million visitors accessing more than 26 million pages online each month. Named Newspaper of the Year in 2013 and 2014 by the Texas Associated Press Managing Editors, the Statesman... Read More →

Saturday September 29, 2018 9:00am - 9:30am CDT
Walmart Partner Tent, Open Congress

Partner Programming

Event Type Panel, Open Congress – Free Program

10:00am CDT

The Art of Covering Trump: How the Press Covers Trump Visually

Join TIME Creative Director D.W. Pine for a conversation about the delicate politics of creating the magazine's cover each week and how a single image is often the most effective way to distill historic moments. He’ll also discuss how he works with artists like Edel Rodriguez and Tim O’Brien and why some covers have an outsized impact on the national conversation.

This event is part of Open Congress, a free, open-to-the-public street festival held on Austin's historic Congress Ave. on Saturday, Sept. 29. RSVP to attend Open Congress here.

Presented by TIME magazine

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TIME Magazine

Media Partner

With an audience of more than 100 million people, TIME is one of the most trusted and recognized sources of news and information in the world.@TIME

Saturday September 29, 2018 10:00am - 10:30am CDT
Walmart Partner Tent, Open Congress

Partner Programming

Event Type Panel, Open Congress – Free Program

11:00am CDT

The State of Music in Texas

Hear from Brendon Anthony, director of the Texas Music Office, about the state of Texas' music industry and what officials are doing to help Texas-based musicians. Moderated by Joe Lanane, executive editor for Community Impact Newspaper.

This event is part of Open Congress, a free, open-to-the-public street festival held on Austin's historic Congress Ave. on Saturday, Sept. 29. RSVP to attend Open Congress here.

Presented by Community Impact Newspaper

Sponsors

Community Impact

Media Partner

Since Community Impact Newspaper launched in 2005, the hyperlocal monthly print publication has restructured an antiquated model—the community newspaper—and turned it into an essential tool by providing readers with useful, informative news. Community Impact Newspaper reports... Read More →

Saturday September 29, 2018 11:00am - 11:30am CDT
Walmart Partner Tent, Open Congress

Partner Programming

Event Type Panel, Open Congress – Free Program

1:00pm CDT

Texas Standard: Politics, Social Media and the Lone Star State

Join Texas Standard associate managing producer Laura Rice and social media producer Wells Dunbar, along with the LBJ School of Public Affairs' Victoria DeFrancesco Soto, as they explore how changes in our modern media landscape influence civic discourse.

This event is part of Open Congress, a free, open-to-the-public street festival held on Austin's historic Congress Ave. on Saturday, Sept. 29. RSVP to attend Open Congress here.

Presented by Texas Standard

Speakers

Victoria DeFrancesco Soto

Lecturer at the LBJ School of Public Affairs at the University of Texas at Austin

Soto specializes in immigration, race and gender in politics, and campaigns as a lecturer at the LBJ School of Public Affairs, where she was selected as one of the University’s Game Changing faculty. Her research on political behavior has been featured in The New York Times, the... Read More →

Sponsors

Texas Standard

Media Partner

“Texas Standard,” the national daily news show of Texas, sets the bar for broadcast news coverage, offering crisp, expansive coverage of politics, lifestyle and culture, the environment, technology, business and the economy — from a distinctly Texas perspective. Hosted by journalist... Read More →

Saturday September 29, 2018 1:00pm - 1:30pm CDT
Walmart Partner Tent, Open Congress

Partner Programming

Event Type Panel, Open Congress – Free Program

3:00pm CDT

POSiBLE ATX: A Conversation on Latino Entrepreneurs and Wealth Initiatives (en Español)

Unase con nosotros para un conversación con expertos locales y expertos de pequeñas empresas en la área de Austin y empresarios sobre POSIBLE ATX, un iniciativa de emprendedores Latinos y riqueza.

Join Univision for a conversation with Austin-area small- business experts and entrepreneurs on POSiBLE ATX, a Latino entrepreneur and wealth initiative. Moderated by Marina Veraza, co-anchor for Univision Austin Media.

This conversation will be conducted in Spanish.

This event is part of Open Congress, a free, open-to-the-public street festival held on Austin's historic Congress Ave. on Saturday, Sept. 29. RSVP to attend Open Congress here.

Presented by Univision

Sponsors

Univision 62

Media Partner

Univision Communications Inc. is the leading media company serving Hispanic America. The Company, a leading content creator in the U.S., has 16 broadcast, cable and digital networks; 62 television stations; 68 radio stations; and an array of online and mobile apps and products.@U... Read More →

Saturday September 29, 2018 3:00pm - 3:30pm CDT
Walmart Partner Tent, Open Congress

Partner Programming

Event Type Panel, Open Congress – Free Program

4:00pm CDT

A Conversation with Annise Parker, Victory Fund CEO and Former Houston Mayor

The nation's first openly gay big-city mayor discusses the record slate of LGBTQ candidates in Texas and nationwide in 2018, President Trump and LGBTQ rights, what's at stake in the midterm elections, the changing Texas political landscape and more. Moderated by OutSmart Editor John Wright.

This event is part of Open Congress, a free, open-to-the-public street festival held on Austin's historic Congress Ave. on Saturday, Sept. 29. RSVP to attend Open Congress here.

Presented by OutSmart Magazine

Speakers

Annise Parker

President and CEO of the LGBTQ Victory Fund & Institute and Former Mayor of Houston

Parker served as mayor of Houston from 2010 to 2016 — the first openly LGBTQ mayor of a major American city. Previously, she served on the Houston City Council and was later elected city controller. Parker currently serves as president and CEO of the Victory Fund and Victory Institute... Read More →

Sponsors

OutSmart Magazine

Media Partner

Established in 1994, OutSmart is an award-winning monthly magazine and website serving Houston’s LGBTQ community. Each month, our news and entertainment coverage reaches 200,000-plus readers. OutSmart was voted “Nation’s Best Local Magazine” by the Vice Versa Gay Press Awards... Read More →

Saturday September 29, 2018 4:00pm - 4:30pm CDT
Walmart Partner Tent, Open Congress

Partner Programming

Event Type Panel, Open Congress – Free Program

5:00pm CDT

How Did You Get That? A Behind-the-Scenes Look at What Freedom of Information Act Requests are and How Journalists Wrest Information from Governments

Join GateHouse Media to learn how journalists get public records, what a Freedom of Information Act request is and how to get government officials to talk — especially when they don't want to.
Panelists include: David McSwane, investigative reporter for The Dallas Morning News; Sean Walsh, investigative reporter for the Austin American-Statesman; and Elizabeth Findell, city hall reporter for the Austin American-Statesman.

This event is part of Open Congress, a free, open-to-the-public street festival held on Austin's historic Congress Ave. on Saturday, Sept. 29. RSVP to attend Open Congress here.

Presented by GateHouse Media

Speakers

David McSwane

Reporter for The Dallas Morning News

McSwane has worked as an investigative reporter for The Dallas Morning News since 2015. He was previously a reporter for the Austin American-Statesman and the Sarasota Herald-Tribune, where he covered the environment and city hall. McSwane was the author of the award-winning investigative... Read More →

Sponsors

Gatehouse Media

Media Partner

GateHouse Media delivers journalism with impact, nationally-recognized products and trusted services that enrich our communities. With a weekly reach of more than 21 million, GateHouse is one of the largest publishers of locally-based media in the U.S. — and still growing. We’re... Read More →

Saturday September 29, 2018 5:00pm - 5:30pm CDT
Walmart Partner Tent, Open Congress

Partner Programming

Event Type Panel, Open Congress – Free Program