The Data Journalism Podcast

Datapocalypse! Are we losing our public data?

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Apr 22, 2025
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ANECDOTE

Fentanyl Overdose Project Impact

  • Big Local News collaborated on a project about fentanyl overdoses with Baltimore Banner and New York Times.
  • They produced local stories nationwide by sharing data and findings, expanding the story impact significantly.
ANECDOTE

UN Climate Data Cleanup Legacy

  • Big Local News cleaned and released flawed UN climate finance data.
  • A nonprofit now maintains and updates the data, extending its life and utility.
INSIGHT

Transparent AI Empowers Journalism

  • Generative AI tools like DataTalk assist journalists by generating verifiable queries with transparent explanations.
  • Transparency in AI query processes prevents hallucinations and supports trustworthy journalistic work.
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