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The Sunday Long Read Podcast

Don Van Natta Jr. and Jacob Feldman
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Pulitzer-winning reporter Don Van Natta Jr. and journalist Jacob Feldman chat with writers and editors from across the industry as an audio extension of The Sunday Long Read e-mail newsletter.

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Recent Guests

Bradley Hope
Journalist, best-selling author, and Pulitzer Prize finalist
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Caity Weaver
Staff writer for The New York Times Magazine
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Wright Thompson
Senior writer at ESPN, author of 'The Barn, The Secret History of a Murder in Mississippi'
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Seth Wickersham
Investigative reporter at ESPN, works on NFL-centric stories and author of a forthcoming book on quarterbacks
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Jeanne Marie Laskas
Author and journalist
Episode: SLR Podcast Classics : Jeanne Marie Laskas
Lizzie Presser
Reporter for ProPublica known for her investigation on teenagers and opioids
ProPublica
Episode: Behind The Story : Lizzie Presser
Jessica Sidman
Food editor at Washingtonian Magazine
Washingtonian Magazine
Episode: Behind The Story: ‘What’s the Deal with Republicans and Steakhouses?’
Naomi Despres
Producer involved in the film 'Little Wing'
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Episode: What’s Truly a “True Story” in Hollywood (with Naomi Despres & John Gatins)
John Gatins
Writer of the film 'Little Wing'
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Episode: What’s Truly a “True Story” in Hollywood (with Naomi Despres & John Gatins)

Hosts

Amanda Ulrich
Host and journalist, also a college lecturer based in California.
Jacob Feldman
Co-host and co-founder, journalist.
Don Van Natta Jr.
Co-host, journalist, and Pulitzer-winning reporter.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 54 ratings
  • Shea Serrano

    The Shea Serrano interview was fun and engaging and made it very easy to root for a man who is just trying to do good things. Loved listening to this pod

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    5
    j03mamma
    United States8 years ago
  • Entertaining sports reporters

    I enjoy listening to these top sports reporters telling about their business. Informative and very entertaining.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Steve_Feldman
    United States8 years ago

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Journalist Bradley Hope talks narrative writing and the future of AI
Q: In the end, do you think the main takeaway here is that the mast, which was unusually tall, is likely the main reason why the boat sank?
Yes, I think that that is the number one factor for it tipping over at that moment.
Journalist Bradley Hope talks narrative writing and the future of AI
Q: How do you view your role as a journalist with this type of story when the conspiracy theory machine is working over time in the beginning?
I didn't really get too caught up in the conspiracy theories of it. I found in the reporting that it was very easy to quickly establish that none of those things have any basis whatsoever.
What does Hampton Inn’s popularity say about us, with Bloomberg’s Patrick Clark
Q: What does Hampton Inn's success indicate about the kind of experience that American families have when traveling?
Hampton Inn's evolution reflects an increase in quality for middle-tier hotels due to rising standards of living in the U.S.
What does Hampton Inn’s popularity say about us, with Bloomberg’s Patrick Clark
Q: What kind of pressure does the existence of Airbnb have on hotel chains like Hampton Inn?
The emergence of Airbnb hasn't prevented hotel companies from doing well, as they continue to perform well financially and align with trends in travel experiences.
What does Hampton Inn’s popularity say about us, with Bloomberg’s Patrick Clark
Q: Is it hard to write a story like this, especially being positive about a brand like Hampton Inn?
It's easier to write about a brand like Hampton Inn that has risen to the top by being good enough, rather than portraying it as the best experience out there.

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