Terrie Noland is a Certified Academic Language Practitioner and a nationally recognized leader in education and literacy. In this episode of Rolli’s Experts Explain Everything podcast, Terrie unpacks why literacy is one of the most powerful predictors of an individual’s success and well-being, and why it matters for society at large.

She dives into the deep connections between literacy, poverty, incarceration, and public health, and explains why early intervention can change the trajectory of a child’s life. Terrie also challenges common misconceptions about literacy in the U.S. and shares what real leadership in this space looks like, from classrooms to policy.

Journalists, if you’d like to connect with Terrie Noland for a story, you can find her and other thought-leaders, on Rolli.ai.

Cynthia Griffin is a Partner at Modern Family Law and an expert in divorce, child support, and custody matters. In this episode of Rolli’s Experts Explain Everything podcast, Cynthia breaks down why the field of family law is growing so rapidly, and what makes it fundamentally different from criminal law. She also explores the delicate points where the two intersect, particularly in cases involving domestic violence or child welfare.

With years of experience guiding families through some of their most difficult moments, Cynthia shares how attorneys navigate emotionally charged cases involving children, offering insight into the legal tools and human empathy required to do this work effectively. Whether you’re a journalist covering the courts or a listener trying to understand the legal system better, her perspective is both clear-eyed and compassionate.

Journalists, if you'd like to connect with Cynthia Griffin for a story, you can find her and more experts at Rolli.ai.

Doctor Sargon Donabed is a Professor of History at Roger Williams University and the author of the books Reforging a Forgotten History: Iraq and the Assyrians in the Twentieth Century and Assyrians of Eastern Massachusetts.

In this episode of Rolli’s Experts Explain Everything podcast, Dr. Donabed explores how ancient civilizations like Assyria and Mesopotamia continue to shape the modern Middle East. He highlights overlooked historical turning points essential to understanding the region today, and examines the portrayal of Middle Eastern history in Western culture—particularly from the Bronze to Iron Age.

Dr. Donabed also dives into the experiences of ethnic minorities such as the Assyrians, Yazidis, and Kurds, unpacking how these stateless groups have preserved their identities despite ongoing persecution and displacement. From the aftermath of the Iraq War and the rise of ISIS to efforts at cultural preservation and political representation, he offers a sweeping and deeply informed perspective on what the future might hold for marginalized communities in the region.

Journalists, if you'd like to learn more or book Dr. Donabed, you can find him and more experts at Rolli.ai.

Zhouhan Chen is the founder of Safelink Network. He builds technologies to detect abuse on the Internet, such as project Malware Discoverer and Information Tracer (available on Rolli).

In this episode of Rolli’s Experts Explain Everything podcast, Zhouhan explains how this technology helps find and flag disinformation on social media. Dive into real world examples for this innovative tech, and the role influencers and governments have in fighting "fake news."

You can access Zhouhan’s powerful social media monitoring and disinformation tools on Rolli; signing up takes less than a minute and it’s free for journalists at Rolliapp.com!

Pete Pachal is the founder of The Media Copilot and formerly served as Chief of Staff for Content at CoinDesk. He has also held senior editorial positions at Red Ventures, Mashable, and NBCUniversal.

In this episode of Rolli’s Experts Explain Everything podcast, Pete explains why the long-standing relationship between search engines and journalism organizations is now fractured. He shares his perspective on recent lawsuits by The New York Times and others against ChatGPT and offers insight into what the future of journalism might look like in the age of AI.

Journalists, if you'd like to learn more or book Pete, you can find him and more experts at Rolli.ai

Scott Wild is Senior Vice President of Consulting for John Burns Research and Consulting.

In this episode of Rolli's Experts Explain Everything Podcast, Scott tells us why we are experiencing a housing crisis, the challenges of converting abandoned malls or office buildings into housing, and why we should get used to seeing some of these vacant properties for some time.

Journos, you can learn more and book, Scott and JBREC at Rolli.ai.

Editorial Note: This podcast was recorded on November 20th, 2024. 

Kristine Simmons helped launch the Partnership for Public Service’s Center for Presidential Transition, which provides resources, data and hands-on support to promote a smooth transfer of power between presidential administrations. She is a Principal at Rose Communication LLC, and worked in congress and in the Bush White House. 

In this episode of Rolli’s Experts Explain Everything podcast, Kristine tells us about the mechanisms of the presidential transition process, she shares with us how previous administrations have handled this vulnerable period and how the rest of the government from the TSA to USPS, manage to keep doing their jobs as the government changes hands.

The 2024 Election was historic in many ways. In this episode of Rolli’s Experts Explain Everything podcast, The Roosevelt Group experts Matthew Herrmann and Kyle Klein, break down the results of the election, and how it will impact congress and legislation for years to come.

Journalists looking to learn more about Matthew, Kyle, and The Roosevelt Group, visit rolli.ai.

Dr. Clyde Wilcox is the author of “Serious Money: Fundraising and Contributing in Presidential Nomination Campaigns” and Professor at Georgetown University in Qatar. In this episode of Rolli’s Experts Explain Everything podcast, he explains the difference between a PAC and SuperPAC, how money influences our elections, and how other countries fund political candidates and campaigns. You can learn more about Dr. Clyde Wilcox by visiting rolli.ai

As the 2024 U.S. General Election approaches, key races could signal the political landscape ahead. In this episode of Rolli’s Experts Explain Everything podcast, Matthew Herrmann, Principal, and Kyle Klein, Senior Advisor at The Roosevelt Group, break down which races to watch closely, how shifts in congressional control could impact the debt ceiling debate, and what the future may hold for the Trump Tax Cuts. They also explore the potential outcomes for Project 2025 if former President Trump returns to office. Journalists looking to learn more about Matthew, Kyle, and The Roosevelt Group, visit rolli.ai.