The Atlantic Across America Tour Comes to Omaha

Discussions on local journalism, civic innovations, and the future of public life in the heartland

Published on Mar. 11, 2026

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The Atlantic is bringing its Across America tour to Omaha, Nebraska on April 15th for an evening of timely discussions. The event will feature conversations with Flatwater Free Press executive director Matt Wynn and Omaha Mayor John Ewing, exploring the importance of local journalism, civic responsibility, and Omaha's path forward.

Why it matters

The Atlantic's Across America tour aims to highlight the vital role of local journalism in strengthening communities and democracy, as well as showcase innovative civic initiatives happening in cities across the country. Omaha's event will provide a platform to discuss the future of public life in the heartland at a pivotal moment for cities.

The details

The Omaha event will include a discussion between The Atlantic's editor-in-chief Jeffrey Goldberg and Flatwater Free Press executive director Matt Wynn on the importance of local journalism. There will also be a one-on-one conversation between Omaha Mayor John Ewing and The Atlantic team about leadership, civic responsibility, and Omaha's path forward. Additional programming is still to be announced.

  • The Atlantic Across America tour event in Omaha will take place on April 15, 2026.
  • The event is scheduled for the evening of April 15th.

The players

Jeffrey Goldberg

The editor-in-chief of The Atlantic.

Matt Wynn

The executive director of the Flatwater Free Press, a local journalism organization in Nebraska.

John Ewing

The mayor of Omaha, Nebraska.

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What they’re saying

“The vital role of local journalism in strengthening communities and democracy will be a key focus of the discussions in Omaha.”

— Jeffrey Goldberg, Editor-in-Chief, The Atlantic (The Atlantic)

“Omaha's path forward and innovative civic initiatives happening in the city will be highlighted at this event.”

— John Ewing, Mayor of Omaha (The Atlantic)

What’s next

Additional programming details for the Omaha event are expected to be announced in the coming weeks.

The takeaway

The Atlantic's Across America tour is shining a spotlight on the importance of local journalism and civic engagement in communities across the country, providing a platform for timely discussions on the future of public life.