Ben Popken

Ben Popken @bpopken

I didn't get co-host gig but here's demo I sent @NPR @planetmoney on the requested macroeconomic idea, "The Impossible Trinity." Made central banker a ship captain and tapped into my old radio play writing and producing days. Recorded in one take. https://t.co/xrFowl1oaQ — PolitiTweet.org

Ben Popken @bpopken

Sound good? Hit me up. I'm ready to work. — PolitiTweet.org

Ben Popken @bpopken

I'm multi-media: In one day I might write a digital article, go talk about it on TV, write and record a video script, thread a story on Twitter, run a Reddit AMA, and break news live on streaming. Then go to bed dreaming of podcast pitches. — PolitiTweet.org

Ben Popken @bpopken

I'm a leader: I've filled in as unit head, edited Consumer/Tech/Travel. After we went remote I hosted monthly salons where teammates gave skills talks. Topics included OSINT techniques, reporting Indigenous stories appropriately, how digital reporters can pitch to tv. — PolitiTweet.org

Ben Popken @bpopken

I bring hits: My award-winning reporting resulted in fines and hearings against Mylan for EpiPen price spikes, exposed Paycheck Protection Program flaws, and recovered and published the then largest collection of identified Russian troll tweets. — PolitiTweet.org

Ben Popken @bpopken

Laid off in Feb along with some teammates and other reporters in the company due to strategic shifts. Took time to reconnect with family and passions. Recharged and seeking new consumer and economy reporting role, especially on how everyday people manage. And I bring the traffic. — PolitiTweet.org

Ben Popken @bpopken

Sobering https://t.co/HfuTFWBnLt — PolitiTweet.org

Ben Popken @bpopken

Just discovered @algorithm_pod by @Ben_Kuebrich about a technique to identify unsolved serial killings but police wouldn’t listen. Hooked. https://t.co/g9vK217Whk — PolitiTweet.org

Ben Popken @bpopken

@raydot Gordon Ramsey meets Sam Spade meets Zillions? I’ll take it! — PolitiTweet.org

Ben Popken @bpopken

@oliviasolon My favorite response recently was source who said, “But I wasn’t expecting this call!” — PolitiTweet.org

Ben Popken @bpopken

I actually like cold-calling. — PolitiTweet.org

Ben Popken @bpopken

Portland, Maine has a nice and affordable public bus system and lines share same stops. Yet riders complain the line schedules aren’t synchronized much, leading to long waits for connections. What gives? — PolitiTweet.org

Ben Popken @bpopken

We saw a humpback whale breaching at the beach yesterday. Must have shown itself 30 times. Pretty awesome! — PolitiTweet.org

Ben Popken @bpopken

@mr_bellis @amandaripley Very true. What happens to our citizens if we only focus on problems and our kicker quotes are from appealing characters lamenting about waiting for answers? For an alternative you might want to check out https://t.co/uNo8OhtjVT — PolitiTweet.org

Ben Popken @bpopken

Turned out pretty decent https://t.co/WBuOuo0vpX — PolitiTweet.org

Ben Popken @bpopken

@ErikRobson 😂 — PolitiTweet.org

Ben Popken @bpopken

Feeling more confident about the “chuck eye,” also known as the “poor man’s rib eye.” Advice is to liberally salt and pepper and be sure not to overcook. https://t.co/ngxeIP363r — PolitiTweet.org

Ben Popken @bpopken

With prime cuts at the co-op going for $27, trying out an “eastern grilling steak.” Not sure what it is exactly. https://t.co/nxKk5FoIPa — PolitiTweet.org

Ben Popken @bpopken

@oliviasolon Tighter message control. Also allows for sign-off on responses from higher-ups and/or the client. — PolitiTweet.org

Ben Popken @bpopken

@GavinNewsom @Davidlaz What kind? — PolitiTweet.org

Ben Popken @bpopken

@NicoleSpector Great name! :) congrats! — PolitiTweet.org

Ben Popken @bpopken

Happy to report I've picked up a little part-time investigative work and working on some podcast pitches. — PolitiTweet.org

Ben Popken @bpopken

@oneunderscore__ One sad indicator is that the phrase “ok, doomer” is already minted — PolitiTweet.org

Ben Popken @bpopken

@ReddingWriting It looks like the command symbol on Apple keyboards. — PolitiTweet.org

Ben Popken @bpopken

@ReddingWriting Resembles runic knot designs sometimes appropriated by extremist groups but may be his own design — PolitiTweet.org

Ben Popken @bpopken

Had same experience, at least I was already at the airport. All @united customer service platforms didn’t work for me to rebook and get out on new flight same dat, only thing that worked was going to the (hidden) customer service desk at the airport https://t.co/3g17CSxN4M — PolitiTweet.org

Ben Popken @bpopken

Is there a United Artists for podcasters so you can earn a paycheck but also own your IP so you get paid if Hulu comes knocking? — PolitiTweet.org

Ben Popken @bpopken

So invigorating to be around the most journalists I’ve seen in one place in literal years at #ire22. Thank you @IRE_NICAR for the herculean effort & incredible experience. Sending off this many jazzed journalists *right now* to dig up truth will reap dividends for years to come. — PolitiTweet.org

Ben Popken @bpopken

Feeling inspired by #IRE22 investigative journalism conference to kick butt, take names, cross-reference them with a custom database, then mine public records for contact info and call for comment. — PolitiTweet.org

Ben Popken @bpopken

@mdavidallen Totes. This is only the third time I’ve flown this year and first times getting exposure notifications so more novel to me. — PolitiTweet.org