Have you ever used a typewriter?
Yes. I'm old.
What does it mean to be a journalist?
I think, generally, it means encouraging people to think. But different people in media interpret that in vastly different ways.
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
In writing, via e-mail. Never in the comments to an Instagram post of my dog.
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
A mechanical gaming keyboard with loud clacky keys. It ensures that no one comes near me when I'm writing.
What's your favorite social network?
The text chain where my wife and I send each other pictures of our dog.
Who do you wish followed you?
, obviously.
Why did you become a journalist?
To counter misinformation and shed light on uncomfortable truths about our world.
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
I did, and there's a whole long story to it. If you ever find me in-person with a drink in hand, you're free to ask for it.
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
My piece on misinformation in media coverage of the Gaza hospital blast.
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Don't be afraid to make mistakes, but take accountability for them when you do.
When's the best time to pitch you?
Whenever it is that I happen to be looking at my e-mail.
What's the worst pitch you ever got?
Not exactly pitches to me, specifically, but have you heard of HARO?
What's your favorite drink?
I wish my answer was "water," but it's actually sugary sports drinks.
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
Home Depot. Or Costco.
