Every month, the Bureau of Labor Statistics releases the Employment Situation Summary, and financial news networks erupt. Anchors shout about booming labor markets or looming recessions. Twitter threads declare the economy saved or doomed. And within 48 hours, most of…
Why Most Election Night Graphics Mislead More Than They Inform
Every election night, millions of Americans tune in to watch results unfold across a constellation of screens, maps, and tickers. The graphics departments at major networks deploy enormous resourcesâcustom-built data pipelines, real-time modeling, and elaborate studio setupsâall in service of…