The PolicyViz Podcast
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.
- Update frequency
- every 12 days
- Average duration
- 31 minutes
- Episodes
- 288
- Years Active
- 2015 - 2025
Empathy and Inequality: Unpacking America's DIY Safety Net with Jessica Calarco
On this week’s episode, I talk with Jessica Calarco about her book “Holding It Together: How Women Became America’s Safety Net” and the role of qualitative data in research and data visualization. Ca…
Visual Narratives: The Art and Craft of Data with Federica Fragapane
Welcome to Season 11 of the PolicyViz Podcast! After a relaxing summer full of travel and reading and fun, I’m ready to kick off a whole new season of the show. To kick off this season, I’m excited t…
Bridging Data Gaps: Nancy Organ on Making Data Visualization Accessible for All Ages
In this final episode of the season, I welcome Nancy Organ to the show to discuss her new book Data Visualization for People of All Ages. Nancy’s book aims to make dataviz accessible to everyday read…
Data with Heart: Giorgia Lupi's Journey from Visualization to Human Connection
Georgia Lupi joins the show to discuss her work in data visualization, her journey from Accurat to Pentagram, and how she takes a human-centric perspective to working with and communicating data. Our…
Deconstructing Data: The Modular Information Design Handbook with Nicole
Nicole Lachenmeier and Darjan Hil’s new book, Visualizing Complexity: Modular Information Design Handbook, focuses on deconstructing data encodings into fundamental elements to create effective visua…
Evolving Data Visualization: Crafting the Second Edition of Visualize This with Nathan Yau
Nathan Yau’s Flowing Data website was one of the first data visualization websites I discovered in my own data journey. With his new book, Visualize This, now out, I thought it would be a great oppor…
Insights from the Tableau Conference in San Diego
Welcome to a solo episode! In this special episode of the podcast, I talk about the recen Tableau Customer conference in San Diego, which drew over 9,000 participants. I reflect on various aspects of…
Visualizing the Future: Navigating the Shifts in Data Storytelling with Enrico Bertini
You know Enrico Bertini, right? Writer, teacher, co-host of the Data Stories podcast, Enrico does it all. Now at Northeastern University, I invited Enrico to the show to talk about his research, grea…
Charting Success: Nick Desbarats' Practical Approach to Data Visualization
On this week’s episode of the podcast, I speak to author and teacher Nick Desbarats about his new book, Practical Charts: The Essential Guide to Creating Clear, Compelling Charts for Reports and Pres…
Data Beyond the Screen: Sculpting Community Voices with Rahul Bhargava
In this week’s episode of the PolicyViz Podcast, I interview Rahul Bhargava from Northeastern University on the topic of data physicalization. We discuss the role of community engagement and societal…
Charting New Horizons: Amanda Makulec on Leadership, Community, and the Human Touch Behind DataViz
Amanda Makulec is the current Executive Director of the Data Visualization Society (DVS), and in this week’s episode of the PolicyViz Podcast, we discuss her journey and the DVS’s evolution as it app…
Tracing the Narrative: The Art of Autographic Design in Data Analysis with Dietmar Offenhuber
In this week’s episode, I chat with Dietmar Offenhuber about his new book, Autographic Design and the concept of autographic data analysis. Dietmar stresses the significance of recognizing the materi…
Alberto Cairo Unveils 'The Art of Insight': Evolution, Experiences, and Challenges in Data Visualization
In this week’s episode of the podcast, I welcome author, speaker, and professor Alberto Cairo to the show. We discuss his most recent book, The Art of Insight, and our conversation extends to acquiri…
Graphs, Gadgets, and Clarity: Mastering the Art of Scientific Storytelling in Research Presentation with Maarten Boers
In this week’s episode, we delve into the pivotal role of visual clarity in scientific research. Join me and Professor of Clinical Epidemiology Maarten Boers as we discuss his new book, Data Visualiz…
Data for Good: Uniting Georgia's Changemakers with Tommy Pearce from Neighborhood Nexus
On this week’s episode of the podcast, we dive into the transformative work of Neighborhood Nexus, led by Tommy Pierce. This civic data intermediary is making waves in Georgia by harnessing the power…
From Economics to Python-Powered Sports Analytics: Nate Braun's Game-Changing Journey
On this week’s episode of the show, I talk with Nate Braun, author of several Python books, all having to do with sports. Nate shares his journey from having a background in economics to writing book…
Exploring the Unbound Realms of Information Design with Sheila Pontis & Michael Babwahsingh
Happy New Year and welcome back to the PolicyViz Podcast! In this first episode of 2024, I welcome welcome Sheila Pontis and Michael Babwahsingh, authors of the new book Information Design Unbound. T…
Drawing Data with Kids and Gulrez Khan
It's the final episode of 2023! I hope you have a great holiday season and a happy new year!
Gulrez is a father of three beautiful kids and works as a Data Science Leader in his day job. He has almost…
Tracking Data Visualizations in Congress with Bill Gray
William Gray is the guy behind Floor Charts, the website and Twitter feed that documents all things graphic in the US Congress. During the day, Bill oversees the strategic communications efforts at R…
Be a Better Presenter with Andrea Pacini
Andrea Pacini is the author of the best-selling book Confident Presenter, a presentation coach and Head of Ideas on Stage UK. He specializes in working with business owners, leaders and their teams w…