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Think oil and gas stories are just for reporters in a few key states? Think again. There are more than 1.1 million active oil and gas wells in 36 states. On this podcast we’ll explore the dark side of the oil and gas boom with journalists who have investigated elements of the industry. Here’s the lineup: - Bob Marshall of The Lens discusses his reporting on "Losing Ground," a multimedia project th...

This week we bring you an education-themed podcast in two acts. First we’ll talk about campus coverage, specifically investigations into Title IX and sexual assault. In Act II we’ll turn to K-12 education with a piece on school segregation. Here’s the lineup: - Paula Lavigne and Nicole Noren of ESPN talk about their investigation into Title IX complaints on college campuses. - Nikole Hannah-Jones...

When a story breaks, speed is key. But so are depth, context and accuracy. So how do you cover the news while simultaneously digging deeper? This week we’re talking about investigating breaking news. Our speakers will cover everything from identifying sources on the scene to developing a plan for watchdog coverage. Here’s the lineup: - Scott Friedman from KXAS-TV in Dallas-Forth Worth, Texas expla...

A good reporter-editor relationship can make or break your investigative project. This week's episode is all about building chemistry in your newsroom. Here’s the lineup: - Alexandra Zayas and Chris Davis of the Tampa Bay Times talk about working together on the 2012 series “In God’s Name.” - Alison Young and John Hillkirk of USA TODAY walk through some of the key moments in their work on “Supplem...

This week we’re talking about investigating veterans issues, past and present. Here’s the lineup: - Dennis Wagner of the Arizona Republic discusses how he helped break open the most recent scandal involving falsified wait-time data at the Phoenix VA hospital. - Aaron Glantz of the Center for Investigative Reporting talks about benefit backlogs at the Veterans Benefits Administration. - Michael Phi...

Welcome to another episode of the IRE Radio Podcast. On this week’s episode we’re talking about crime – everything from fact-checking police stats to building databases to track gun violence. Here’s the lineup: - Michael Berens of The Seattle Times gets things started with a story about an odd beam of light, some dead rabbits and a police chopper. - Debra Juarez, news director at NBC 5 Chicago, ta...

Welcome to the third episode of the IRE Radio Podcast. We’re taking a cue from reporter Corey Johnson and calling this episode “True Believers.” This week we’ll be talking about how to find crucial sources and, more importantly, how to get them to talk. Here’s the lineup: - Corey Johnson of the Center for Investigative Reporting talks about how he found "true believers" as he reported on unsafe sc...

We're back with another episode of the IRE Radio Podcast. This week we're focusing on FOIA. Here's the lineup: - Kirsten B. Mitchell, a former journalist and current facilitator with The Office of Government Information Services, talks about common FOIA problems and how to fix them. - Deb Nelson, Michael Ravnitzky, Charles Ornstein, and Jennifer LaFleur share tips on beating FOIA fees, arguing for...

Welcome to the first episode of the IRE Radio Podcast. Here's what's coming up: - Get caught up on IRE news, including information on the upcoming conference in San Francisco. - NICAR Database Library Director Liz Lucas talks about her job and explains how NICAR can help journalists. - Listen to three reporters discuss how they dealt with difficult data. We've got Will Evans (Center for Investigat...