49 | Data Journalism at ProPublica w/ Scott Klein

49 | Data Journalism at ProPublica w/ Scott Klein

Author: Enrico Bertini and Moritz Stefaner February 28, 2015 Duration: 1:08:40
Hi everyone, In this episode we have Scott Klein from ProPublica with us. ProPublica is a nonprofit organization that does investigative journalism and Scott directs a team of data journalists and programmers to create new applications based on data and data visualization. In the show we talk about how ProPublica works and what challenges they are confronted with. How do you pick a story? How do you develop it? How do you make sure you are not making mistakes? This are some of the questions we discuss. We also talk about tools and libraries and how to train yourself to become a data journalist. This was a very much needed episode as we never had a proper episode on data journalism. Thanks Scott for coming on the show! --- LINKS ProPublica's Dollars for Docs Book: How Not To Be Wrong by Jordan Ellenberg PDF Scraping Tool: Tabula (http://tabula.technology/) The IPython Notebook (web-based interactive computational environment) ProPublica's Open Source Tools The New School's Program Journalism + Design The ProPublica Nerd Blog Knight-Mozilla Open News (community of data journalists) NICAR-L Mailing List (National Institute for Computer-Assisted Reporting)

Enrico Bertini and Moritz Stefaner have a conversation you’re invited to join. Their Data Stories podcast sits at a fascinating crossroads, where the technical craft of data analytics meets the intuitive design of visual representation. Each episode feels like pulling up a chair at a cafe with two experts who are genuinely curious, unpacking not just the "how" but the "why" behind the ways we see and understand information. You’ll hear them explore the latest tools and research, but also grapple with the deeper questions of narrative, aesthetics, and human perception that give data its true meaning and impact. The discussions are grounded in their professional experiences, making complex ideas in technology and design feel accessible and immediately relevant. It’s a space for anyone who creates, studies, or simply wonders about the charts, maps, and diagrams that shape our world. By weaving together perspectives from arts, education, and visual practice, this podcast reveals how data, when thoughtfully handled, can tell stories that are as compelling as they are informative. Tune in for a consistently thoughtful look at the evolving language of numbers and shapes.
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