U.S. crime fell significantly in 2025. NORC's John Roman sat down with @npr.org to discuss what's behind the decline and what researchers expect next.

Listen to a snippet of the interview below and read the full NPR article at go.norc.org/49jmlCH

Join @jgordonwright.com, @jbsinger.bsky.social, me, and the rest of the guys Thursday evening at Evanston Pour for our annual holiday show. Playing all the seasonal favorites!

Don't miss me, Leo, Eric, and the professors—@jbsinger.bsky.social & @laywilliams.bsky.social—as we bring the cheer this Thursday!

#jazzsky

What better time to celebrate the amazing contributions of immigrants to American culture? Come join me, @jgordonwright.com, @jbsinger.bsky.social, and the @chicagojazzdads.com Thursday night at Evanston Pour.

What a night. #jazzsky

I had a great time engaging in my selfcare Sunday night, playing with the @chicagojazzdads.com ( @laywilliams.bsky.social @jgordonwright.com, Leo and Eric) at @evanstonspace.bsky.social. Thanks to everyone who came out and supported us.

Happy birthday, @jbsinger.bsky.social! 🎉🎊🎂

Happy birthday to our very own @jbsinger.bsky.social! Best drummer a jazz dad could hope for. #jazzsky

Photos: Chicago Jazz Dads heat up the new SPACE lobby - Evanston RoundTable Evanston SPACE was swinging on Saturday afternoon with the lively tunes of the Chicago Jazz Dads. The quintet set up stage for a free, family-friendly

Really enjoyed playing at Evanston Space last Saturday with the @chicagojazzdads.com (cc: @jgordonwright.com, @jbsinger.bsky.social). The @evanstonroundtable.bsky.social was there to document the gig. Another show coming up this Thursday at Evanston Pour.

Andy Bey, Jazz Singer Renowned for His Vocal Range, Dies at 85 An admirer of Nat King Cole, he began as a child performer and as part of a family trio before emerging as a master of the American songbook.

Only now hearing about Andy Bey. The first time I heard his voice I was completely arrested. I remember I had to stop what I was doing and figure out who it was. Still gives me goosebumps. Thank you, Andy.

#jazzsky #jazzgreats www.nytimes.com/2025/04/29/a...

Apparently Bluesky not great for travel advice.

This my favorite thing today. Thank you.

Delightful article. Thanks for chatting with us, Desiree!

I’m sorry, the company is called what?

Woohoo! Excited to see this book launch into the world.

The goal of the book is to help all of us (not just data nerds) become more data-savvy. Sounds pretty useful right about now, eh?

#datascience #datasky

Promotional image for the book "Fact Forward" featuring the book cover next to a quote from Arthur C. Brooks that reads "Today, we are drowning in data. To be a responsible citizen means knowing what to trust. Fact Forward is exactly what we all need to do just that."

In a world where information can feel limitless but wisdom scarce, guidance matters. Thanks to Arthur C. Brooks for this powerful endorsement of #FactForwardBook, an upcoming book by our CEO Dan Gaylin.

Find out more about the book and order yours at: FactForwardBook.org

Bravo!

TIL about endogeneity.

Yes, I ran out at 11pm last night to buy a pie for my daughter to take to school today.

#HappyPiDay

Sink or swim: Can we stay afloat in an endless sea of data? Data expert and author Dan Gaylin discusses what data democratisation means and the importance of a data-savvy society.

What’s the difference between “good data” and “bad data”? Our CEO Dan Gaylin discusses the importance of reliable information for decision-making in this Silicon Republic interview.

Dive deeper with #FactForwardBook, coming April 8 and available for pre-order now: factforwardbook.org

Handout on 12 Touchpoints of Panel Transparency. Headings include 'Recruitment: Sampling,' "Recruitment: Methodology,' 'Recruitment: Weighting,' and 'Recruit Rates/Cohort Data.' Each section contains details about specific practices like transparency, sample management, recruitment rates, and data handling.

Second page of handout on 12 Touchpoints of Panel Transparency. Headings include 'Criteria for Membership,' 'Panel Attrition,' 'Panel Size,' 'Surveys: Sampling,' 'Surveys: Methodology,' 'Surveys: Weighting,' 'Response Rates,' and 'Suboptimal Responses.'

Does your survey panel represent the population you want to study? Check out this tipsheet from NORC's AmeriSpeak highlighting the critical questions you should ask about survey panel quality and reliability.

More on response rate transparency: go.norc.org/4iOn3tk

Bring on the ancient memes.

SUPERMASSIVE, by IOTA CENTAURI 11 track album

Need some thick, ambient richness in your ears to power through the end of this week? Check out my buddy’s preview single that @chorusfm.bsky.social calls “your next obsession.”

iotacentauri.bandcamp.com/album/superm...

Iowa has high cancer rates. Trump's cuts to CDC and NIH are already hitting the state Iowa has the second highest incidence rate of cancer in the country, and it is already feeling Trump's cuts to the workforce and research institutions trying to solve the rural cancer problem.

Iowa has the second highest incidence rate of cancer in the country, and it is already feeling Trump's cuts to the workforce and research institutions trying to solve the rural cancer problem.

Opera’s back, baby.

OK on further review I see it was a turkey sandwich in the commercial. But then the question is why are you at Katz’s and eschewing the pastrami?!

Surely not @laywilliams.bsky.social or @jbsinger.bsky.social…

Also, who would put mayo on a Katz’s pastrami?

This Thursday we will play every tune from the movie, but have no plans for mayonnaise as of yet.

Don’t miss our Harry Met Sally show in one week!