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R Weekly Highlights

Eric Nantz
R Weekly
Shiny
Quarto
R Programming
Data Visualization
Large Language Models
Python
Duckdb
Data Science
Git
Webassembly
Positron
Ggplot2
Positconf
Tidyverse
Data.table
Dplyr
R Opensci
R Consortium
Github

The R Weekly podcast offers a quick description of the latest highlighted stories and other stories from the latest R Weekly issue, as curated by the R Weekly team and R community.

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes225Founded6 years ago
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How the new logrittr package gives you a peek behind the tidy pipelines of dplyr, and a fascinating glimpse into the universe of seeds going far beyond a favorite 80's song. 

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* This week's curator: Jonathan Kitt - @jonathankitt.bsky... more

After an unexpected break we are back with a new episode of R Weekly Highlights! If you thought the easiest way to create pivot tables was in Excel, the a new package just might change your perspective. Plus how you can pull the strings for a multi-a... more

Choice is good, but sometimes you may want a little help! Our first two highlights showcase approaches you can take to inform your next LLM for analyses and open-source license. Plus how to make your mark(s) within your version control history. 

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A glimpse into the R Consortium Submissions Working Group's recent successes and future work, and a new way to view those nested lists from a familiar face making his return to blogging! 

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* This week's curator: Batool Almarzouq - @b... more

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Recent Guests

Sharon Macklis
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Episode: Issue 2026-W09 Highlights
Pete Negrage
Contributor on the Paired Ends blog discussing software licensing
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Myle Salmon
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Emily Readerer
Data scientist with extensive experience using SQL, R, and Python
Episode: Issue 2026-W06 Highlights
Nicola Rini
Data visualization expert and contributor to R Weekly
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Episode: Issue 2025-W51 Highlights
Camilla Lievio
Research professional at the Center for International Trade and Security
University of Georgia
Episode: Issue 2025-W14 Highlights
Nicola Rinne
Expert on visualizations in R
Episode: Issue 2025-W07 Highlights
Jon McIntosh
Data specialist and package developer at NHS
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Episode: Issue 2025-W07 Highlights
Athanasia Mouinkel
Neuroscientist who shared insights about creating FAIR-compliant blogs.
Episode: Issue 2024-W37 Highlights

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Eric Nantz
Co-host of R Weekly Highlights
Mike Thomas
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What is R Weekly Highlights about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Focusing on the dynamic developments within the R programming community, the content covers a range of topics pertinent to data scientists and programmers alike. Episodes frequently explore new tools, packages, and innovations, highlighting the practical applications of R in various contexts including data science, artificial intelligence, and programming best practices. Noteworthy discussions include insights from leading experts, reflections on community initiatives, and the integration of R with other programming languages like Python. Unique to this series is its emphasis on community engagement, encouraging listeners to actively participate in the evolving R ecosystem. The podcast is also known for its feature on current trends, making... more

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