Podcast Episodes

Data Are Local: Context, Power, and Storytelling with Yanni Loukissas

Season 11 Episode 279

In this episode of the PolicyViz Podcast, I speak with Yanni Loukissas, an Associate Professor at Georgia Tech, about the importance of context in working with data. Yanni argues that data are not un…

Published on 5 months, 1 week ago

Exploring the Evolution of Data Visualization with Moritz Stefaner

Season 11 Episode 278

In this week’s episode of the PolicyViz Podcast, I sit down with data visualization expert Moritz Stefaner to reflect on his journey in the field. We discuss Stefaner's work on the Data Stories Podca…

Published on 5 months, 4 weeks ago

Engage, Elevate, Communicate: Davina Stanley on Crafting Clear Business Messages

In this episode of the PolicyViz Podcast, I chat with communication expert Davina Stanley about the power of clear and structured messaging in business communication. Davina shares insights from her …

Published on 6 months, 1 week ago

Mapping Inequality: Braden Crooks on Redlining and Urban Transformation

Season 11 Episode 276

In this week’s episode of the PolicyViz Podcast, I speak with Braden Crooks, co-founder of Designing the We, about their project Undesign the Redline, an interactive exhibit that explores the history…

Published on 6 months, 4 weeks ago

Revolutionizing Web Development: Rich Harris on Svelte's Creation and Impact

Season 10 Episode 275

Rich Harris, creator of the Svelte framework, stops by the podcast to talk about his work. Rich shares how Svelte originated from his work in newsrooms at The Guardian and The New York Times, where h…

Published on 7 months, 1 week ago

Kevin Wee's Tableau Journey in Visualization and Innovation

Season 11 Episode 274

Happy New Year, everyone! I hope you’re having a great start to 2025 and are poised to have a happy, healthy, and successful year. I’m excited to start off the podcast this year with my friend Kevin …

Published on 7 months, 3 weeks ago

Unlocking Data Communication: Unleashing the Power of R with David Keyes

Season 11 Episode 273

The PolicyViz Podcast wraps up 2024 with David Keyes, author of the new book, R for the Rest of Us: A Statistics-Free Introduction! We not only talk about how you can get started in R using David’s b…

Published on 8 months, 4 weeks ago

Captivating Minds: The Science of Storytelling and Attention in a Distracted World with John Medina

Season 11 Episode 272

I’ve been super excited for this episode of the podcast for a while! This week, I speak with John Medina, author of one of my favorite books on the brain—Brain Rules! John and I talk about brain scie…

Published on 9 months, 1 week ago

Mastering the Art of Executive Presence with Dr. Laura Sicola: Transforming Technical Expertise into Compelling Communication

Season 11 Episode 271

Dr. Laura Sikola, a cognitive linguist and communications expert, visits the podcast to talk about how to be a better presenter and communicator. Laura’s work focuses on how to have better presence, …

Published on 9 months, 4 weeks ago

Designing with Type: Ellen Lupton on Typography, Inclusivity, and Innovation

Season 11 Episode 270

I’m so excited to welcome Ellen Lupton to the PolicyViz Podcast! Ellen Lupton is a designer, writer, and educator. The all-new edition of her bestselling book Thinking with Type launched in March 202…

Published on 10 months, 1 week ago