#28 Fact-checking your data with Jennifer LaFleur

#28 Fact-checking your data with Jennifer LaFleur

Author: UO School of Journalism and Communication, Damian Radcliffe May 18, 2019 Duration: 26:43
Joining us for this podcast is Jennifer LaFleur, data editor for The Investigative Reporting Workshop and an instructor of data journalism at American University. Previously, LaFleur was a senior editor at Reveal from The Center for Investigative Reporting, managing data journalists, investigative reporters and fellows. She also contributed to or edited dozens of major projects while at Reveal, one of which was a 2018 Pulitzer Prize finalist. You can learn more about Jennifer's visit to the UO here: https://demystifying.uoregon.edu/2019/04/18/demystifying-how-not-to-run-with-scissors-knowing-and-checking-your-data/ Also in the room is Brent Walth, an Assistant Professor at the University of Oregon’s School of Journalism and Communication. A Pulitzer finalist in 200 and a winner in 2001, Brent’s experience includes working as staff writer, correspondent, senior investigative report, and managing editor for major publications in Oregon. He is a five-time winner of the Bruce Baer Award, Oregon’s top reporting prize, and the Gerald Loeb Award, the nation’s top honor for business and financial reporting. Read more about Brent here: https://journalism.uoregon.edu/people/directory/bwalth Listen to Jennifer's in-depth podcast interview here: https://soundcloud.com/demystifying-media/29-guest-lecture-knowing-checking-your-data-with-jennifer-lafleur Find Jennifer & Bent online: Twitter: @j_la28 @BrentWalth Show Notes: 01:26 - How did you get into the data space? 02:22 - What does data journalism bring to the table that other story forms do not? 04:54 - Barriers for professionals and students in doing data journalism 06:26 – Barrier to data journalism in the classroom 08:28 – Overcoming resistance to data storytelling among journalists 11:56 – Good examples of data-driven stories / approaches 15:36 – Data literacy among audiences 17:10 - How newsrooms can improve their data journalism game 20:32 – Tips to interrogate data 22:48 – Jennifer’s key messages to journalism students 23:34 – Why data-driven storytelling is growing Read the transcript of this episode: https://www.scribd.com/document/463631282/HDM-Podcast-Podcast-28-JenniferLaFleur

Trying to make sense of the relentless shifts in our media landscape can feel overwhelming. Demystifying Media at the University of Oregon exists to pull back the curtain on that process, offering a grounded space for understanding. Stemming from the Hearst Demystifying Media Series within the UO School of Journalism and Communication, this podcast is hosted by professor Damian Radcliffe, who guides conversations that feel more like insightful seminars than formal interviews. You’ll hear directly from leading media practitioners, innovators, and scholars who are shaping the field right now. Episodes dig into the practical realities of digital developments in journalism and communication, exploring their implications for business, entrepreneurship, and the broader technological tools that redefine how stories are told and consumed. Rather than offering abstract theory, the discussions focus on tangible changes and future possibilities, making complex ideas accessible. It’s a resource for anyone curious about the forces transforming our information ecosystem, from students and educators to professionals navigating these changes daily. Tune in for a thoughtful analysis of the evolving relationships between creators, audiences, and the platforms that connect them.
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#49 Demystifying Immigration Reporting with Hamed Aleaziz [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:58
Damian speaks with Los Angeles Times immigration policy reporter Hamed Aleaziz about covering immigration stories during the Trump administration and how he built a career in journalism after graduating into the 2008 fin…
#48 Demystifying Dark Participation with Thorsten Quandt [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:54
Standing in for Damian Radcliffe, University of Oregon journalism professor and journalism program director Seth Lewis talks with top media scholar Thorsten Quandt about "dark participation" on the Internet and what such…
#47 Demystifying Opinion Writing with Erin Aubry Kaplan [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:36
We sit down with author and trailblazing opinion columnist Erin Aubry Kaplan to discuss how she developed her voice and beats as a writer and being vulnerable in the age of social media.
#45 Creating compelling documentaries with Jake Swantko [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 41:47
We were fortunate to have director of photography and filmmaker Jake Swantko in our studio to share what goes into producing compelling films like Icarus, which won the 2018 Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature and…
#44 Guest Lecture: A Masterclass in Documentary with Jake Swantko [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 41:35
Jake Swantko is the director of photography and documentary producer behind the much acclaimed film Icarus, which won the 2018 Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature and the 2017 Sundance Film Festival Orwell Award f…
#42 Exploring constructive journalism with Karen McIntyre [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:58
In our podcast studio to discuss the nuances and complexities of constructive journalism is Karen McIntyre, assistant professor of multimedia journalism in the Richard T. Robertson School of Media and Culture at Virginia…