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Could journalists’ AI prompts be subpoenaed? In the latest issue of the Finely Tuned newsletter, Shelby Grossman, @HowardCenterASU AI expert, answers just that with media attorney David J. Bodney. Click to read below, and subscribe! ⬇️howardcenter.asu.edu/newsletters/co…

Check out the investigation here: cronkitenews.azpbs.org/howard-center/…

"The investigation also documented incomplete police data and a police practice of favorably editing body-cam video before release to the public."

After the DOJ closed its investigation and rescinded its findings into Phoenix police's use of force practices, @HowardCenterASU student journalists picked up where the DOJ left off. Thank you @IRE_NICAR for recognizing this work: ire.org/2026/05/05/ann…

The FAA has known for decades about the health risks of in-flight radiation exposure, but U.S. airlines don't have to warn, monitor or protect crews or passengers. Know the risk--calculate your in-flight radiation exposure with our tool: cronkitenews.azpbs.org/howardcenter/e…

This spring, @HowardCenterASU launched Finely Tuned. The first edition of the quarterly newsletter explores the potential impact of journalists’ AI prompts being subpoenaed by the courts. Read the article: howardcenter.asu.edu/newsletters/co…

The @HowardCenterASU investigation into railroad bridge safety had almost immediate impact, which can be read about here: cnsmaryland.org/2025/09/12/dot…

And read the award-winning story from @HowardCenterASU reporters Lex Doig, Jaehee Kim and Adrian Mancera Cota here: cnsmaryland.org/2025/08/07/rai…

SABEW awarded our reporters at the Howard Centers for Investigative Journalism at @cronkite_asu and @merrillcollege for their work on "Off the Rails," an investigation into North America's railroad industry. Check out the project here: cnsmaryland.org/off-the-rails/

Check out the latest story from the @HowardCenterASU in the EXPOSED series on in-flight radiation exposure and lack of protections in the U.S.: cronkitenews.azpbs.org/howardcenter/e…

Introducing the Inclusive Excellence in Journalism inaugural fellows: Matthew Barton, Lucas Bogardus, Kallie Bourgeois, Justin Jordan, Samantha Smith and Genesis Trujillo.

We are so pleased to announce the Inclusive Excellence in Journalism Fellowship program from @HowardCenterASU led by Ida B. Wells Professor of Investigative Journalism @AngelaMHill, thanks to the generous support of @ScrippsHowardFd: news.asu.edu/b/20260421-asu…

Help us identify our next investigation at thebeam.org

The Howard Center is proud to launch The Beam and its first AI tool for public service: the Arizona school board meeting chatbot. thebeam.org/arizona-school…

Check out our latest initiative @TheBeamHQ ! A new accountability newsroom from @Howardcenterasu that provides investigative reporting that matters and A.I. tools in the public service. news.asu.edu/20260414-law-j…

The impact of investigative journalism is real! Weeks after release of “Off the Rails,” the @USDOT said it'll “dramatically increase” the # of rail bridge inspectors—a major expansion of federal oversight. Check out the investigation w/@HowardCenterUMD: cnsmaryland.org/off-the-rails/

“Alaska’s Vanishing Native Villages” examines how remote coastal communities are navigating flooding, erosion, warming temperatures, and bureaucratic challenges. 🎥Visit the link in our bio to watch the full documentary.

Special shoutout to Belén Tavares, a @humphreyfellowship fellow, who spent her professional affiliation at the Howard Center and traveled to Alaska for this reporting, and Lauren Mucciolo, the Howard Center’s Executive Producer, for producing this documentary.