Journalists don’t win medals. But to cover the Olympics takes extraordinary stamina. You don’t want to let down the team. The author (left) before tackling the Beijing velodrome. (Photo courtesy of Deborah Charles) Editor’s note: The 2024 Summer...
A photo might be worth a thousand words. But an artistic drawing can tell a story in a different, and powerful way. Replica of “The Thinker” by Auguste Rodin at the Varenne metro station in Paris. (Illustration by Maria Krasinski) In News Decoder’s...
Sonali Verma, who joins News Decoder’s board of trustees, pioneered the use of artificial intelligence in gathering journalism data. Photo courtesy Sonali Verma. Sonali Verma reads about AI for fun. Verma, peeling into laughter, doesn’t come across as funny. But...
In a world where everyone has to have their say, listening has become a lost art. But it is the key to getting the best stories. A deer with big ears listens for predators. (Credit: Magda Ehlers/Pexels) Journalism can be a powerful tool for change. But a story...
What’s the point of reporting on an unsolvable problem? Instead, identify solutions people can act on. News Decoder’s Program & Communications Manager Cathal O’Luanaigh gives a workshop on podcasting. Credit: News Decoder Journalism can be a...