The SLR Podcast hit the road (somewhat virtually) for the first time this summer. SLR co-founder Jacob Feldman spoke to ProPublica’s Max Blau at the University of Georgia in partnership with the school’s MFA program in narrative nonfiction, of which Max is an alumni. Jacob talked to Max about his 2024 ProPublica piece “I Don’t […]| The Sunday Long Read
Reporter Kim Krisberg talks about what she found in reporting a story about low-income Texans who have epilepsy but lack health insurance.| Public Health Watch
Today, we invite Tamara Jong to the blog to share the origin of two entries from her debut memoir Worldly Girls! Read on for insights into the inspirations and questions that led Tamara to write the essays "Weight" and "Tell Me a Ghost Story". Take it away Tamara! _______________________________| Book*hug Press | 15 Years of Literary Publishing
Journalist Patrick Clark digs into the free breakfast (and business strategy) of the "rigorously OK" Hampton Inn hotel chain.| The Sunday Long Read
Science journalist Rowan Jacobsen suggests we should have a more nuanced approach to public messaging around sunscreen use.| The Sunday Long Read
Music journalist Geoff Edgers suggests you shouldn't be afraid to reach out to big names for an interview.| The Sunday Long Read
Rhana Natour won a National Magazine Award for telling the story of 14-year-old Layan Albaz.| The Sunday Long Read
in a 2024 piece for Deseret Magazine, writer Natalia Galicza brought to life all of the complexities and horrors of solitary confinement through the story of one man.| The Sunday Long Read
Presidential historian Jim Robenalt uncovered the story of JFK and Jackie’s surprising home video made shortly before his death.| The Sunday Long Read
The first time Caity Weaver heard about the legend of Zozobra, she stumbled upon it almost by accident.| The Sunday Long Read