In this episode of Sensing the Signal, Terry Pattar speaks with Alison Killing, a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist who transitioned from architecture to investigative journalism. Alison shares insights into her unique career journey, starting with her background in architecture and spatial analysis, which influenced her investigative journalism techniques using satellite imagery and data visualization.
Now at the Financial Times, Alison is using visual and data-driven storytelling to expose and explain complex topics, such as ongoing humanitarian crises and environmental violations in sensitive regions. She emphasizes the importance of blending visual evidence with traditional reporting to navigate a restrictive global information environment while pushing investigative journalism boundaries.