Longform Episode 558: Mona Chalabi
Nov 15, 2023
Mona Chalabi, data editor at The Guardian and Pulitzer Prize winner, discusses the power of protest, the impact of journalism, and the importance of considering consequences. They explore balancing journalism and personal grief, the complexities of their relationship with institutions, and the role of funny illustrations in their work. The chapter also mentions their reflection on a story inspired by a Jewish prayer and their experience with racism and self-doubt.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
A Conversation about Journalism in the Current Moment
02:39 • 2min
Balancing Journalism and Grief
05:05 • 12min
Reflections on a Complicated Relationship and Desire for Improvement
17:08 • 4min
The Power of Funny Illustrations
21:11 • 18min
Balancing the World Made for Me and Dust and Ash
39:26 • 23min
Gratitude, Guest Mention, and Ads
01:02:25 • 2min