Nieman Reports

1 week ago | niemanreports.org | Elias Schisgall

Sonel Cutler had seen her fair share of sensitive stories. A senior at Northeastern University in Boston, she had reported on the fallout from Hamas’ Oct. 7, 2023, attack on Israel for the campus newspaper, and led it through coverage of a pro-Palestinian encampment that culminated in nearly 100 arrests.

4 weeks ago | niemanreports.org | Obey Martin Manayiti

News of the death of Geoffrey Nyarota, a towering figure in Zimbabwean journalism, has reverberated across the globe among the countless journalists, like myself, whom he inspired to follow in his path. We were all saddened to learn that Nyarota, who founded Zimbabwe’s largest independent daily newspaper and fought tirelessly for press freedom in our country, died on March 22, 2025, at age 74, from colon cancer.

1 month ago | niemanreports.org | Adriana Lacy

A recent story in Nieman Reports explored a shift in journalism: the decline in use of the classic reporter’s notebook. As digital tools become more sophisticated, offering features like automatic transcription, cloud storage, and AI-assisted note-taking, spiral-bound notebooks risk fading into obsolescence.

1 month ago | niemanreports.org | Megan Cattel

Mark MacGann is no stranger to the inner workings of power. As Uber’s chief lobbyist in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, he played a central role in the company’s aggressive global expansion, convincing governments and regulators that Uber’s gig-economy model was a force for good.

1 month ago | niemanreports.org | Megan Cattel

National Public Radio (NPR) aired its first broadcast on May 3, 1971, marking the debut of its flagship news program “All Things Considered.” The format was a radical departure from commercial radio at the time, and featured immersive audio design and a narrative-driven, conversational approach.