J. Gordon Wright
@jgordonwright.com
Digital director for @norc.org by day, singer with @chicagojazzdads.com by night. Luckiest dad and husband in the world. Opinions my own.
www.jgordonwright.com
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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
Listen to a snippet of the interview below and read the full NPR article at go.norc.org/49jmlCH
January 12, 2026 at 8:16 PM
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
Listen to a snippet of the interview below and read the full NPR article at go.norc.org/49jmlCH
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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!
November 30, 2025 at 3:04 PM
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
#jazzsky
November 29, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Don't miss me, Leo, Eric, and the professors—@jbsinger.bsky.social & @laywilliams.bsky.social—as we bring the cheer this Thursday!
#jazzsky
#jazzsky
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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.
November 17, 2025 at 1:40 PM
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
Thanks so much to the hometown crowd and the amazing crew at @evanstonspace.bsky.social!
August 27, 2025 at 12:23 PM
What a night. #jazzsky
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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.
Thanks so much to the hometown crowd and the amazing crew at @evanstonspace.bsky.social!
August 27, 2025 at 2:45 AM
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
August 11, 2025 at 11:50 PM
Happy birthday, @jbsinger.bsky.social! 🎉🎊🎂
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Happy birthday to our very own @jbsinger.bsky.social! Best drummer a jazz dad could hope for. #jazzsky
August 11, 2025 at 10:35 PM
Happy birthday to our very own @jbsinger.bsky.social! Best drummer a jazz dad could hope for. #jazzsky
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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.
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
evanstonroundtable.com
June 9, 2025 at 3:25 PM
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.
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...
#jazzsky #jazzgreats www.nytimes.com/2025/04/29/a...
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.
www.nytimes.com
May 2, 2025 at 2:53 PM
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...
#jazzsky #jazzgreats www.nytimes.com/2025/04/29/a...
Apparently Bluesky not great for travel advice.
May 1, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Apparently Bluesky not great for travel advice.
This my favorite thing today. Thank you.
April 29, 2025 at 5:07 PM
This my favorite thing today. Thank you.
Delightful article. Thanks for chatting with us, Desiree!
Fun article in the @thedailynu.bsky.social this morning on my side-hustle with the @chicagojazzdads.com.
cc: @jbsinger.bsky.social, @jgordonwright.com
cc: @jbsinger.bsky.social, @jgordonwright.com
Chicago Jazz Dads brew up tunes at Evanston coffee shop
It’s the second Thursday of the month, and the sun has just begun to set. Dempster Street is seemingly quiet — with the exception of one coffee shop. Even at dinnertime, Evanston Pour is packed. Soari...
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April 22, 2025 at 1:31 AM
Delightful article. Thanks for chatting with us, Desiree!
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I’m sorry, the company is called what?
April 8, 2025 at 1:35 PM
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
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
Today’s the day! Announcing the publication of #FactForwardBook, a new book from NORC’s CEO Dan Gaylin!
Get your copy today and join the conversation about how we can build a more data-savvy society: FactForwardBook.org
Get your copy today and join the conversation about how we can build a more data-savvy society: FactForwardBook.org
April 10, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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
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
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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
Find out more about the book and order yours at: FactForwardBook.org
April 3, 2025 at 1:43 PM
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
Find out more about the book and order yours at: FactForwardBook.org
TIL about endogeneity.
In case folks are interested in reading something that is not about politics. open.substack.com/pub/johnkrom...
The Grit and Grind of Cal Ripken, Truancy and the NBA, and Hidden Flaws of Cause and Effect
Who says a title has to be short to be catchy?
open.substack.com
March 19, 2025 at 2:17 AM
TIL about endogeneity.
March 14, 2025 at 2:49 PM
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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
Dive deeper with #FactForwardBook, coming April 8 and available for pre-order now: factforwardbook.org
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.
go.norc.org
March 14, 2025 at 1:51 PM
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
Dive deeper with #FactForwardBook, coming April 8 and available for pre-order now: factforwardbook.org
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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
More on response rate transparency: go.norc.org/4iOn3tk
March 13, 2025 at 2:36 PM
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
More on response rate transparency: go.norc.org/4iOn3tk
Bring on the ancient memes.
March 12, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Bring on the ancient memes.
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...
iotacentauri.bandcamp.com/album/superm...
SUPERMASSIVE, by IOTA CENTAURI
11 track album
iotacentauri.bandcamp.com
March 7, 2025 at 4:46 PM
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...
iotacentauri.bandcamp.com/album/superm...
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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 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.
www.npr.org
February 28, 2025 at 8:53 PM
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.
📊 What's driving changing patterns in opera attendance? A NORC study of 11K+ ticket-buyers reveals that first-time attendees were primarily seeking novel cultural experiences. Learn more about our project with OPERA America: go.norc.org/41Asir5
Study Yields Insights for Finding and Keeping New Operagoers | NORC at the University of Chicago
OPERA America partnered with Slover Linett at NORC to understand a new wave of post-pandemic opera attendees.
go.norc.org
February 28, 2025 at 2:09 AM
Opera’s back, baby.