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The PolicyViz Podcast

The PolicyViz Podcast
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Learn how to be a great data communicator and visualizer with host Jon Schwabish. Hear from experts in the fields of data science, data visualization, and presentation skills to improve how you and your organization collect, analyze, and communicate your data in better, more efficient, and more effective ways.

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In this My Favorite Graphs episode, I revisit Hannah Fairfield’s 2012 New York Times graphic, Driving Safety, in Fits and Starts. I explain how its connected scatter plot pairs vehicle miles driven per capita with auto fatalities per 100,000 people, ... more

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In this week’s episode of the show, I talk with Mike "SullyDawg" Sullivan, the viral creator behind the cup pyramid videos that turn massive federal budget numbers into something you can actually see. Mike spent decades as a teacher and coach before ... more

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In this My Favorite Graphs episode, I revisit a 2016 New York Times visualization comparing the convention speeches of Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton. I explain why highlighting phrases across miniature pages can reveal themes in qualitative data t... more

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Lauren Klein joins me to talk about her new book, Data by Design, co-authored with a team of student collaborators. Over more than a decade of work, Lauren set out to place the history of data visualization in its full historical and political contex... more

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Recent Guests

Mike SullyDawg Sullivan
Creator behind the SullyDawg feed; educator turned data visualization creator
SullyDawg (Instagram/YouTube/other platforms)
Episode: Mike "SullyDawg" Sullivan: Explaining Trillion-Dollar Budgets with Solo Cups
Lauren Klein
Lead author of Data by Design
Emory University
Episode: Playfair, Power, and the People Behind the Data: Lauren Klein on Data by Design
Shirley Wu
Data visualization expert who contributed to the project
The Guardian US
Episode: My Favorite Graphs: The Guardian's "Bussed Out"
Lauren Schwabish
Speech-Language Pathologist with private practice
NeuroSpeech Services
Episode: What Data Communicators Can Learn from Speech-Language Pathology
David Aerne
Designer and developer creating open-source color tools
Independent / Freelance
Episode: The Math Behind Beautiful Color: David Aerne on Building Open-Source Color Tools
Christian Martinez
Faculty member at Brooklyn College and CUNY instructor
Brooklyn College / CUNY
Episode: From Homework to Portfolio: NYC Open Data in the Classroom
Shannon Joyce
Student in Christian Martinez's class; validated by the discussion of her mold and domestic violence project
Brooklyn College
Episode: From Homework to Portfolio: NYC Open Data in the Classroom
Jennifer Roscoe
Events Director for Outlier, the Data Visualization Conference
Outlier / Data Visualization Society
Episode: Outlier 2026: What to Expect at This Year's Data Visualization Society Conference
Shrishti Vaish
Volunteer, lead for the speakers team, backend operations for speaker management
Data Visualization Society / Outlier
Episode: Outlier 2026: What to Expect at This Year's Data Visualization Society Conference

Host

Jon Schwabish
Host of The Policy Viz Podcast

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 104 ratings
  • Great podcast!

    Great podcast on a wide variety of data, visualization, and policy topics.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    davidgkeyes
    United States2 years ago
  • If you love data viz then PolicyViz Podcast should be in your rotation!

    I've loved Policy Viz Podcast since I discovered it in 2015. If you're into data viz, or presenting information, then subscribe to this podcast. Jon is a great interviewer and he guests amazing guests on sharing their data viz knowledge.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    sospar
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • The books, the blog, the podcast: ✨✨✨✨✨

    Insightful analysis, practical advice, and engaging storytelling that empowers audiences to navigate data viz with confidence and creativity.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jvgviz
    United States2 years ago
  • Great variety of data viz topics

    Probably my favourite aspect of this show is the wide variety of data viz topics that are covered, from scientific, to artistic, to journalistic, and everything in between.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nickdesb
    Canada2 years ago
  • Forever great

    Wow! Who else but Jon could keep this up for 8 years! Fantastic stuff! Can’t wait for season NINE!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rnigel
    United States3 years ago

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Great resource for practical data visualization and storytelling insights
Consistently high-quality conversations with depth on dashboards and data communication
Engaging host with clear interviewing style and strong guest lineup
Diverse range of guests keeps content fresh and actionable

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Mike "SullyDawg" Sullivan: Explaining Trillion-Dollar Budgets with Solo Cups
Q: How do you ensure accuracy and trust when presenting numbers publicly, especially on social media?
He cross-references sources extensively, uses government and research sources, and ultimately anchors videos with a primary unit and then lets the visual stack carry the explanation, with sources linked in accompanying content.
My Favorite Graphs: The Guardian's "Bussed Out"
Q: First question about Bussed Out. How did it come together, Nadi?
Nadhi explains that Guardian US journalist colleagues approached them with a treasure trove of homelessness data and a desire to tell the story through visualization, leading to a collaboration with Shirley and a plan to bring data, media, and narrative together.
The Math Behind Beautiful Color: David Aerne on Building Open-Source Color Tools
Q: How do you see these tools integrating into a designer's or developer's workflow beyond just generating colors?
He discusses embedding systems into workflows, showing code or live examples side-by-side, and emphasizing that the system should be used as an input rather than just exporting a fixed palette.
The Math Behind Beautiful Color: David Aerne on Building Open-Source Color Tools
Q: What inspired you to build your color tools and did you have a specific problem you wanted to solve?
He describes myth-busting about existing color generators, the limitations of applying traditional color theory to modern models like HSL, and the goal of producing palettes that feel right without manual color picking.
The Math Behind Beautiful Color: David Aerne on Building Open-Source Color Tools
Q: So maybe we'd start with like your background, like, you know, your training and then, you know, and then, you know, how did you get to where you are now?
David explains his path as a self-employed developer with a long freelance career in Zurich, detailing how he blended development and design, and how his fascination with color theory led to building open-source color tools.

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A data-communication focused show that explores data visualization, policy, and storytelling with practitioners, academics, and industry leaders. Episodes commonly cover practical dashboards, open data, civic tech, and the craft of making complex information accessible to diverse audiences. Notable strengths include a strong network of seasoned guests, practical takeaways for building effective visuals and dashboards, and a balanced mix of technical depth and approachable storytelling. The format tends to pair thoughtful questions with hands-on demonstrations, making it useful for listeners who want to improve how they present data in business, government, or education contexts.

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1. Mike SullyDawg Sullivan
2. Lauren Klein
3. Shirley Wu
4. Lauren Schwabish
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