Ep. 6 - Visualize Data Like a Pro - GovEx Data Points

Data visualization is a hot topic. Everyone wants visualizations that are simple, fun, and easy to understand. But where should you start when visualizing your data? This week we talk to Jon Schwabish, a Senior Research Associate at the Urban Institute and data visualization guru, to discuss his thoughts on how to get in the data visualization game and how to do it right. Jon is working on a variety of projects related to data visualization, including his new book Better Presentations: A Guide for Scholars, Researchers, and Wonks. In our conversation with Jon, we explore his recent work and a wide range of topics on data visualization from software and chart options to telling a coherent story with data. For more information, get in touch with GovEx or check out Jon’s website Policyviz. If you look hard enough you can also find GovEx staff Eric Reese and Rebecca Williams as recent guests on Jon’s podcast! Like Data? Listen and Get in Touch You can find updates to the podcast in several ways. Look for us on iTunes as GovEx Data Points Find up-to-date episodes on our website at http://govex.jhu.edu/podcast Get in touch with us and let us know what you want to hear, suggest potential episodes, and give us feedback on how the podcast is going. You can contact us on Twitter at Gov_Ex or reach out via our website at govex.jhu.edu/contact.