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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 week’s episode, I talk with Melanie Tory, Professor of the Practice at Northeastern University, about how people actually use dashboards in the real world — and why that use often looks very different from what designers intend. Her research ... more

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In this week’s episode of the PolicyViz Podcast, I chat with Michael Gethers, former Head of Data & Strategy for the McLaren IndyCar team, about how a personal side project analyzing IndyCar timing PDFs turned into a job building real-time data tools... more

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In this episode, I talk with Nick Hart, President and CEO of the Data Foundation, about the rapidly changing landscape of federal data, statistical agencies, and evidence-based policymaking. We explore how the Evidence Act reshaped government data in... more

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In this episode, I talk with Amanda Makulec about what it really takes to design dashboards and data products that people can understand and use. We dig into why so many dashboards fail, how designers and analysts often misjudge their audiences, and ... more

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Recent Guests

Melanie Tory
Professor of the Practice at Northeastern University; leads Human Data Interaction work
Northeastern University
Episode: AI, Dashboards, and Human Decisions: A Conversation with Melanie Tory
Michael Gethers
Lead of data and strategy at McLaren IndyCar team
McLaren Racing
Episode: From PDFs to Pit Lane: Building a Real-Time Data Product for McLaren Racing
Nick Hart
President and CEO of the Data Foundation
Data Foundation
Episode: The People's Data: Why Federal Data Matters More Than Ever with Nick Hart
Amanda Makulec
Health data visualization designer and co-author of 'Dashboards That Deliver'
Data Visualization Society
Episode: Dashboards That Deliver: A Conversation with Amanda Makulec
Denice Ross
Former US Chief Data Scientist under the Biden administration
Episode: The Future of America's Data: Policy, Risk, and Resilience with Denice Ross
Mike Cisneros
Data storyteller and co-author of the new book, Before & After
Storytelling with Data
Episode: Before & After: Inside the New Book from the Storytelling with Data Team
Bill Rankin
Professor in the History of Science Department at Yale University and author of 'Radical Cartography'
Yale University
Episode: Radical Cartography: What Maps Show, What They Hide, and Why It Matters
Rob Santos
Former Director of the US Census Bureau
Episode: Why Federal Statistics Matter: Rob Santos on Trust, Data Integrity, and the Future of the Census
Duncan Clark
CEO of Flourish
Flourish
Episode: Flourish, Canva, and the Future of Data Storytelling: Duncan Clark Returns to the Podcast

Host

Jon Schwabish
Host of The PolicyViz Podcast, focusing on data communication, visualization, and presentation skills.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 100 ratings
  • Great podcast!

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    davidgkeyes
    United Statesa year 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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The People's Data: Why Federal Data Matters More Than Ever with Nick Hart
Q: How do you see a future statistical system evolving, and what elements would you prioritize?
Hart envisions a federated but efficiently connected system that preserves agency autonomy while enabling better data linkage, stronger privacy protections, sustainable funding models, and scalable use of AI/automation to improve data quality and accessibility across agencies and the public.
The People's Data: Why Federal Data Matters More Than Ever with Nick Hart
Q: What is the Data Foundation's role in the current federal data ecosystem, and how has it changed over the last year?
The Data Foundation acts as an advocate for open data and responsible data governance, working with federal agencies and external partners to promote data standards, privacy protections, and transparent use of data across government and society, especially as the data landscape has intensified in the past year.
Why Federal Statistics Matter: Rob Santos on Trust, Data Integrity, and the Future of the Census
Q: What do you think should happen for the modernization of federal statistical agencies?
Federal statistical agencies need to innovate in combining survey data with administrative records to provide comprehensive and accurate statistics while managing public engagement in data collection.
Why Federal Statistics Matter: Rob Santos on Trust, Data Integrity, and the Future of the Census
Q: What are the biggest threats to the federal statistical agency ecosystem?
Threats include infrastructure destructuring, severe budget cuts, and politically motivated legislative changes that impact data collection.
Why Federal Statistics Matter: Rob Santos on Trust, Data Integrity, and the Future of the Census
Q: Why would limiting the number of calls the Census Bureau can conduct during a survey be problematic?
Limiting calls would significantly lower response rates, leading to unreliable data and inherent biases.

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A data-communication focused show featuring in-depth conversations with leading practitioners and researchers in data visualization, policy, and storytelling. Episodes cover open data governance, dashboards, map-based storytelling, and tools that help organizations communicate complex information clearly. Across guests, the show often highlights practical design processes, audience-centered approaches, and the role of data in public policy, journalism, and business. A notable strength is its ability to connect technical topics to real-world applications, from federal data initiatives to interactive visualization tools, making it useful for both practitioners and decision-makers who want to improve how data is explained and acted upon.

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1. Melanie Tory
2. Michael Gethers
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4. Amanda Makulec
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8. Rob Santos

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