Betsy Ladyzhets

Betsy Ladyzhets, an independent science and health journalist and founder of the COVID-19 Data Dispatch, dives into the evolution of data journalism during the pandemic. She discusses how data storytelling has become crucial for public understanding and the need for transparency and credibility in reporting. Betsy also highlights the impact of AI and visualization tools on the field, the importance of accessibility for local audiences, and future trends that could revolutionize how data is shared.

Betsy Ladyzhets and Miles W. Griffis, editors and co-founders of The Sick Times, dive deep into the impacts of the Trump administration on long COVID research and public health. They highlight how policies dismantled vital frameworks and how data manipulation obscures the true scale of long COVID. The duo advocates for disability rights, stressing the need for transparency and community resilience. They explore the ongoing fight against the normalization of long COVID issues and the importance of grassroots advocacy in fostering awareness and support.