The Atlantic Across America tour is coming to Salt Lake City, Utah, on May 11. In partnership with Deseret News, the event will feature a live podcast recording of Deseret Voices at the Joseph Smith Memorial Building.
Doors are scheduled to open at 2:00 p.m., with the program following shortly after.
The event will include a discussion featuring Atlantic staff writer McKay Coppins and Ryan and Ashley Smith, who are the co-founders of Smith Entertainment Group. The conversation will cover topics such as the value of live sports in an AI-driven era, the future of entertainment, and their vision for revitalizing Salt Lake City.
Additionally, Coppins will interview Utah Governor Spencer Cox. The interview is expected to address the governor's efforts regarding online safety for kids, his policy agenda for growing Utah, and the future of American democracy.
The program will conclude with a discussion between Coppins and Evan Smith, the managing director of events for The Atlantic, regarding the state of media.
The event is free and open to the public.
