PolicyViz
by Jon Schwabish · PolicyViz
Jon Schwabish interviews researchers, designers, and analysts about presenting data clearly, covering chart choice, color, annotation, and slide design. Episodes mix craft-level technique with the working habits organizations need to turn analysis into communication people actually read.
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