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The Reynolds Center for Business Journalism at ASU
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▪️Providing business journalism resources, tips, story ideas, and more for students and journalists.
▪️Housed within The Cronkite School at Arizona State University 🔱
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“I knew these subsidies were going to expire, but I wasn’t expecting it to almost double.”

A timely story by Grace Berry of Cronkite News that explores the financial impact on consumers if healthcare subsidies expire in Dec.

https://cronkitenews.azpbs.org/2025/11/10/shutdown-obamacare-subsidies/
‘We’ll likely have to sell our house’: skyrocketing premiums at heart of shutdown fight
WASHINGTON – The expiration of health care subsidies, at the center of the shutdown fight, looms large for millions of Americans like real estate agent Michelle Unger in Gilbert, Ariz. “We’ll likely have to sell our house,” she says.
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November 19, 2025 at 5:56 PM
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A series by @sfchronicle.com @meganmunce.bsky.social @susien.bsky.social @brontewittpenn.bsky.social uncovered how systemic use of a flawed estimator tool leaves homeowners drastically underinsured. It won a Gold prize in the 2025 Barlett & Steele Awards.

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November 13, 2025 at 8:50 PM
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It was an honor having @davidarmstrongx.bsky.social, Maurice Tamman, @meganmunce.bsky.social, @susien.bsky.social, A. J. Lagoe, David Leffler, Susan White, Salina Arredondo, Savanna Strott, and Alexa York join us for the awards ceremony last week! 🎉

Read more: businessjournalism.org/2025/11/2025...
2025 Barlett & Steele Award winners share personal paths to public impact | The Reynolds Center
If there was a theme to the night, it was curiosity. Every story honored began with a question. Learn more from these award-winning journalists.
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November 10, 2025 at 11:29 PM
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An investigation by @statnews.com uncovered how UnitedHealth boosted profits by acquiring healthcare providers & exploiting the Medicare Advantage program.

This series earned the Silver Award (Global/National) in the 2025 Barlett & Steele Awards. Learn more:

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STAT reporters reveal how UnitedHealth’s consolidation harms patients and doctors | The Reynolds Center
This multi-part investigation revealed how UnitedHealth raked in high profits while driving up consumer costs and reducing the quality of care.
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November 10, 2025 at 6:19 PM
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Join us at 5 p.m. in the First Amendment Forum to hear from these award-winning journalists and learn more about their incredible investigations!

The event will also be shared on the Cronkite School's YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/@asucronkite... if you're not able to join us in person!
November 5, 2025 at 6:54 PM
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@kare11.bsky.social reporter A.J. Lagoe and his team uncovered how falsified treatment records and service logs siphoned millions from Minnesota’s Medicaid program, resulting in an immediate government response.

We spoke with Lagoe to learn more:

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November 4, 2025 at 9:44 PM
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Join us to celebrate the 2025 Barlett & Steele Awards!

Journalists from across the country will share a behind-the-scenes look at their award-winning investigations in a discussion held at The Cronkite School on November 5.

Learn more at businessjournalism.org/events/
October 21, 2025 at 8:36 PM
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Congrats to Mia Osmonbekov for being selected as a @sabew.bsky.social 2025 Goldschmidt Fellow!

The 19 selected fellows will attend the 2025 Goldschmidt FRED advanced data workshop, visit the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis & explore how to find new stories on the American economy. #SABEWandFRED
October 16, 2025 at 9:31 PM
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Federal Reserve officials showed a willingness to lower interest rates further this year, but many expressed caution driven by concerns over inflation at their policy gathering last month
Fed Minutes Show Caution Over Inflation Even as Officials Cut Rates
Federal Reserve officials showed a willingness to lower interest rates further this year, but many expressed caution driven by concerns over inflation at their policy gathering last month.
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October 8, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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Overall, it’s estimated that Bad Bunny's recent residency generated $400 million for Puerto Rico's economy and supported countless small businesses across the island.

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“De Puerto Rico al Mundo”
Have you visited Puerto Rico recently?
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October 7, 2025 at 10:04 PM
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@businessjournalism.org names annual Barlett & Steele award winners: talkingbiznews.com/media-news/p...
ProPublica, STAT News among the Barlett & Steele winners - Talking Biz News
The winners of the 19th Annual Barlett and Steele Awards for Investigative Business Journalism highlighted the variety of ways and the extent to which the public’s health is impacted – oftentimes nega...
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September 30, 2025 at 4:32 PM
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We're proud to announce the winners of the Barlett and Steele Awards for Investigative Business Journalism!

Each investigation shed light on a systematic abuse that has left Americans disadvantaged in the face of corporate power. See comments for more.

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September 30, 2025 at 6:44 PM
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Curious how the U.S. labor market is shifting?

Quỳnh Lê shares three metrics that provide some insight, including the quit rate.

Read more at businessjournalism.org/2025/09/quit...
September 29, 2025 at 9:14 PM
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Earlier this month, pop fans were delighted to see Ariana Grande had chosen not to use dynamic pricing in concert ticket sales for her upcoming tour.

We discuss dynamic pricing and how it’s used in this week's #TwoMinuteTip. Sign up for free to read more!

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September 24, 2025 at 8:41 PM
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Initially introduced as a week-long celebration in 1968, Hispanic Heritage Month was expanded to 31 days in 1987 to honor Latine culture, history, and achievements.

In recognition, we will highlight a journalist, resource, or fact each day. Be sure to follow so you don’t miss anything!
September 15, 2025 at 5:36 PM
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Congratulations to our assistant director Julianne Culey for successfully completing ASU's Supervisor Development Program last month! 🎉

We're so proud of all Julianne has accomplished so far at the Reynolds Center and look forward to her continued growth and future achievements!
September 12, 2025 at 3:35 PM
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Are you a NIMBY or a YIMBY? 🏘️

Learn more about the YIMBY movement in this week's #TwoMinuteTip. Sign up for free on our website or Substack to read the full newsletter!

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September 9, 2025 at 10:17 PM
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Personal finance stories often hide in plain sight, and @sabew.bsky.social hosted a webinar in partnership with the National Endowment for Financial Education to help journalists learn how to uncover them.

Quỳnh Lê shares the major takeaways at businessjournalism.org/2025/09/pers...
September 9, 2025 at 7:08 PM
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Introducing our Lunch & Learn series! 💫

Join us as we explore a different beat topic each month from a business journalism perspective & share reporting tips.

Lunch will be provided! To help us guarantee enough food, please RSVP for the date(s) you plan to join us:

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September 8, 2025 at 10:50 PM
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We're thrilled to introduce our 2025-2026 James B. Steele Fellows!

The James B. Steele Fellowship will support their studies at The Cronkite School at ASU. They will work with the Reynolds Center over the fall and spring semesters to further expand our business journalism coverage.
August 25, 2025 at 9:48 PM
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In June, the private equity firm that owns CareerBuilder and Monster.com announced it would sell them off after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.

Read about how the job board scene has changed in today's #TwoMinuteTip, available on our website and Substack!

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August 19, 2025 at 8:29 PM
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#TwoMinuteTip: While the cost of producing a penny is now almost 4 cents per coin, that hasn’t always been the case, and stopping production may have unexpected side effects.

Visit our website or Substack to read more about the U.S. penny in this week's newsletter!

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August 12, 2025 at 8:49 PM
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Driving home from work? End your day on a high note with one of our podcast episodes!

From congressional stock trading to how AI is impacting the art scene, there's something for everyone 😎

If there's something you'd like to see us cover next, leave us a comment!

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August 8, 2025 at 11:23 PM
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The recent federal budget bill is set to make the largest cuts to SNAP in the program’s history. The U.S. Dept of Agriculture estimates “every $5 in new SNAP benefits generates as much as $9 of economic activity.”

Read about other local angles to explore in this week's #TwoMinuteTip.
August 7, 2025 at 6:38 PM
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LAST CALL

Entries close TONIGHT at 11:59 PM (Arizona time). Get your award entries in before then to be considered for the 2025 Barlett & Steele Awards!

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July 31, 2025 at 6:19 PM