On this episode we're joined by Nada Hassanein. Nada is a staff writer and health care reporter for Stateline, covering state policy decisions with a focus on inequities. She's been with them for a year and a half. She has previously covered social issues for the Tallahassee Democrat and was also USA Today's national environmental and health inequities reporter. She is a 2015 graduate of the University of Central Florida.

Stateline provides free coverage of health care, education, the environment, and other issues that shape lives. It was formerly part of The Pew Charitable Trusts and is now part of States Newsroom.

Nada shared how her background as a Middle Eastern North African immigrant influenced her path into journalism and her interest in representing diverse communities. She shared impactful stories such as interviewing Syrian refugee families and a comprehensive series on health deserts affecting minority mothers. She also talked about her writing process, how she gets impactful quotes, and her commitment to holding power accountable.

Nada's salute: Her colleagues at Stateline and also CPJ (The Committee to Protect Journalists)

Work examples

https://www.tallahassee.com/story/news/2018/03/09/grateful-but-grieving-syrian-refugee-family-grapples-uprooting/99227598/

https://mainemorningstar.com/2024/04/22/census-change-will-lead-to-more-data-on-health-of-middle-eastern-north-african-people-in-us/

https://www.usatoday.com/in-depth/news/health/2022/08/11/maternal-health-care-disparities-people-of-color-rural-america/10086706002/

https://www.usatoday.com/in-depth/news/health/2022/08/11/rural-native-americans-suffer-lack-maternal-health-care-access/10084897002/

Our Interview with Sarah Spicer, CPJ

https://open.spotify.com/episode/50jyuAPi3oIUhpkQ4NyzQh?autoplay=true

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