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pm https://parismartineau.com pm Tue, 26 Mar 2024 16:59:59 +0000 https://parismartineau.com en Untitled page http://parismartineau.com/Untitled-page Tue, 26 Mar 2024 16:59:59 +0000 pm 452428 work http://parismartineau.com/work Tue, 12 Oct 2021 22:16:03 +0000 pm 413275 five clipsThe Deadly Toll of Amazon’s Trucking Boom (The Information)Amazon’s explosive growth is flooding highways with semitrucks carrying cargo for the internet retailer. But a five-month investigation by The Information reveals that those trucks were involved in more than 50 serious crashes over the last three years. And Amazon says it bears no responsibility.Inside Airbnb’s ‘Guerrilla War’ Against Local Governments (WIRED)The high-profile unicorn is battling cities from Boston to San Diego over collecting taxes and enforcing zoning rules            featured on: All Things Considered  (link)When Amazon Comes to Town (The Information)Residents of Milford, Mass., didn’t think twice when the internet retail giant opened a warehouse in town. But then trucks carrying Amazon cargo began choking its roads with traffic, making late night rackets and damaging a local cemetery. Amazon’s Roads to Nowhere (The Information)Giant semitrucks hauling Amazon cargo keep getting stuck on dead-end or narrow residential roads, creating havoc as they try to extricate themselves. The culprit: faulty directions in maps used by Amazon truckers.    Record Jobless Claims Are Overwhelming States’ Aging Tech (WIRED) Laid-off workers struggle to file claims for unemployment benefits; economists say the situation will likely get worse. (From March 26 2020) A FUN FACT I Helped Uncover QAnon. Failed Prophecies Won’t Kill It (The Information)           see also, the story i wrote that broke the news of qanon: The Storm Is the New Pizzagate — Only Worse (2017; NYMag) five clipsThe Deadly Toll of Amazon’s Trucking Boom (The Information)Amazon’s explosive growth is flooding highways with semitrucks carrying cargo for the... media http://parismartineau.com/media Tue, 24 Aug 2021 16:27:34 +0000 pm 410659 media appearances  i co-host Intelligent Machines (née This Week in Google), a weekly podcast about AI and the biggest stories in tech news. i also regularly appear on podcasts, radio, and television to discuss my reporting and provide news analysis. here are a select few appearances or podcast episodes i’m particularly proud of. <img width="1920" height="1080" width_o="1920" height_o="1080" src_o="https://cortex.persona.co/t/original/i/0bfabc99e938bb0ea028d39634d09e9717ac2ddaf4ec302b76c2694bf899d7ae/IM0814_Thumbnail.jpg" data-mid="1423715" border="0" data-scale="100"/> “Don’t Panic, But There Might Be Lead In Your Protein Powder” I went on NPR’s All Things Considered to discuss my investigation of lead contamination in protein powders <img width="1323" height="754" width_o="1323" height_o="754" src_o="https://cortex.persona.co/t/original/i/561647441f73f21df64fb8dbfd586156928cf8f267e88bac474adfbb9041b57b/boys-club-app.jpg" data-mid="1423728" border="0" data-scale="100"/> “Lead levels in protein powder, shakes flagged by Consumer Reports” I appeared on CBC News’ flagship evening program, The National, to discuss my reporting. <img width="2000" height="1500" width_o="2000" height_o="1500" src_o="https://cortex.persona.co/t/original/i/926b73fc068d6fef2a727a25b0ca8712deb6d98c56e874bfe0fd706e40dfcc6a/amapic.jpeg" data-mid="1423716" border="0" data-scale="75"/> I’m a regular guest on Ed Zitron’s ‘Better Offline’ podcast:“The Internet Is The World's Worst Pharmacy”“Radio Better Offline: Burst Bubbles”“Radio Better Offline: Sniffies and the Media” “Our Relationship With Amazon” As a guest on this April 2021 episode of the NPR show ‘1A,’ I spent an hour answering audience questions about Amazon live. “As Airbnb Grows, So Do The Problems Cities Have With It”A March 2019 ‘All Things Considered’ episode based on my reporting, featuring me. “Amazon’s Highway Tragedies” An episode of The Information’s 411 podcast co-written and hosted by me, based on my reporting. <img width="944" height="902" width_o="944" height_o="902" src_o="https://cortex.persona.co/t/original/i/841df26767d8bf51deceff71ec8ac36f11624f5e68f865318c030a9f9222256c/Screen-Shot-2021-08-24-at-1.02.37-PM.png" data-mid="1116755" border="0" /> media appearances  i co-host Intelligent Machines (née This Week in Google), a weekly podcast about AI and the biggest stories in tech news. i also... source faq http://parismartineau.com/source-faq Fri, 11 Dec 2020 21:26:23 +0000 pm 392746 home            clips            source faq            contact            photos of my catfaq for sources the average person does not speak with reporters on a regular basis. you might find terms like “on-background” or “off-the-record” confusing, or have questions about how the reporting process works. i created this guide to provide answers to some of the most common questions i get from sources so that you can make an informed decision to speak with me. (credit for this idea goes to my former colleague, louise matsakis, who has a lovely source guide on her personal website.) please note that this document reflects my personal preferences—i.e. not that of other journalists—in the most general sense. each source-reporter relationship is unique and could differ from this depending on the circumstances.  i want to share something with you, but i would prefer my name is kept out of it. is that alright? i am happy to grant sources anonymity in certain situations, but it depends on the circumstance. for instance, if you have important or interesting information to share about your current or former employer, but fear you will face retaliation for speaking out, i would likely grant you anonymity. similarly, if you have sensitive information you would like to share and a valid reason for not wanting your name associated with it (e.g., it’s confidential, you signed a NDA, etc), let me know and we can find a way to communicate that works for you.if you are comfortable sharing a piece of information, but do not want your name associated with it, you can ask to share it “on-background.” this typically means you are okay with me including the information in my reporting, but you do not want it published along with your name. if you want to go on-background, you need to ask first. then i can agree to keep your identity private.  home            clips            source faq            contact ... photos of my cat http://parismartineau.com/photos-of-my-cat Fri, 11 Dec 2020 19:35:06 +0000 pm 392739 photos of my cat, gizmo, who is perfect @venturecatpitalist on IG  <img width="1198" height="1051" width_o="1198" height_o="1051" src_o="https://cortex.persona.co/t/original/i/11590d2cb13bed0cad2e6d050141d35a6677451e4515f41e536a77e18ff526f7/Screen-Shot-2020-12-11-at-2.36.24-PM.png" data-mid="1022412" border="0" /> <img width="1078" height="976" width_o="1078" height_o="976" src_o="https://cortex.persona.co/t/original/i/d365479fe2b40bccfd072a68effd01bb5d17b3c63e7a3aaaed6fc845fef1a035/Screen-Shot-2020-12-11-at-4.21.07-PM.png" data-mid="1022413" border="0" /> <img width="1024" height="1068" width_o="1024" height_o="1068" src_o="https://cortex.persona.co/t/original/i/a47e5b2b8018a18df8cb4d84ea5a884a44a5bb250d7fabea3ccaa35f4b3f6917/Screen-Shot-2020-12-11-at-4.22.19-PM.png" data-mid="1022415" border="0" /> thank you gizmo, for being a cat. photos of my cat, gizmo, who is perfect @venturecatpitalist on IG  thank you gizmo, for being a cat. clips http://parismartineau.com/clips Fri, 11 Dec 2020 19:13:28 +0000 pm 392732 investigations How One Rental Startup Gamed Airbnb (The Information)Domio was part of a wave of short-term rental startups drafting behind the Airbnb juggernaut. But an investigation shows it has engaged in efforts to flout local rental laws with misleading online identities and other questionable business practices.                 impact: The CEO and COO resigned following my reporting.             impact:  Rental Startup Domio Faces Likely Shut Down (And it did, in fact, shut down.) A Long, Strange Trip for the ‘Uber for Nurses’ (The Information)Allegations of drug use, lax vetting of nurses and a stumbling business encircle CareRev, a hospital-staffing startup that raised $100 million during the pandemic.               impact:  CEO Will Patterson resigned after inquiries from The Information             impact:  CareRev Plans to Cut Roughly a Third of Staff The Deadly Toll of Amazon’s Trucking Boom (The Information)Amazon’s explosive growth is flooding highways with semitrucks carrying cargo for the internet retailer. But a five-month investigation by The Information reveals that those trucks were involved in more than 50 serious crashes over the last three years. And Amazon says it bears no responsibility.              impact:  Following my report Amazon instituted new safety measures in its trucking program. It also subsequently developed its own version of a technology designed to directly monitor the hours truck drivers spend transporting freight between its warehouses, which could give it better insight into possible safety violations.             also: This story was an honorable mention at the SABEW’s.A Hospitality Startup’s Promises Fall Short for Hotel Customers (The Information)Life House told hotels it could help them boost revenues and cut costs, partly through its cutting-edge software. But many of its customers have sought to ditch their contracts with the startup recently after seeing disappointing results.              impact:  Life House CEO Departs After The Information’s Report on Company  features When Amazon Comes to Town (The Information)Residents of Milford, Mass., didn’t think twice when the internet retail giant opened a warehouse in town. But then trucks carrying Amazon cargo began choking its roads with traffic, making late night rackets and damaging a local cemetery.An Asbestos Lawyer’s New Crusade: Suing Social Media Companies (The Information)Matthew Bergman won $900 million for plaintiffs over a 25 year career filing asbestos lawsuits. Now he sues Meta, TikTok and other social media companies, claiming that they’re hooking teenagers on their apps. From King to Exile to King Again: The Inside Story of Sam Altman’s Whiplash Week (The Information)For more than a year, OpenAI had been on a glide path to AI dominance—then came 120 hours of self-inflicted chaos that shook an industry. Mad Moms Stigmatized Drunk Driving. Their Next Target: Social Media (The Information)A generation ago, a coalition of parents sparked meaningful legislation to combat booze and cars. A new group hopes to accomplish the same thing with social media. How Blind Became the App Silicon Valley Bosses Love to Hate (The Information)  Tech execs despise it. The industry's rank-and-file are addicted to it. Blind has become something like a Reddit for workplaces, mixing anonymous nastiness with layoff leaks, confessions about compensation and a bonanza of corporate gossip.Inside Airbnb’s ‘Guerrilla War’ Against Local Governments (WIRED)The high-profile unicorn is battling cities from Boston to San Diego over collecting taxes and enforcing zoning rules. Inside Pioneer: May the Best Silicon Valley Hustler Win (WIRED)Submit a project. Rack up points by completing quests. Post weekly updates. This is tech culture distilled into a game—with real consequences. A FUN FACT I Helped Uncover QAnon. Failed Prophecies Won’t Kill It (The Information)           see also, the story i wrote that broke the news of qanon:   (2017; NYMag) investigations How One Rental Startup Gamed Airbnb (The Information)Domio was part of a wave of short-term rental startups drafting behind the Airbnb juggernaut.... contact http://parismartineau.com/contact Fri, 11 Dec 2020 19:06:17 +0000 pm 392729 contact me <img width="2486" height="2650" width_o="2486" height_o="2650" src_o="https://cortex.persona.co/t/original/i/9349901dd4f340e45719f55a8a3c9230c2f8556f15592d57eae3dc1c1fa2b18c/phonepicmed.jpg" data-mid="1424057" border="0" data-scale="32"/>you can follow me on twitter @parismartineau or on bluesky @paris.nyc my normal work email is: <img width="1074" height="337" width_o="1074" height_o="337" src_o="https://cortex.persona.co/t/original/i/3f1592fa92023213834baa45469e9584a69e3ea915ae6e0397c73b21c702bc88/paris_cr_org_1200x400.png" data-mid="1415679" border="0" data-scale="22"/>if you want to contact me securely to send tips or something of a similar nature, here’s how to reach me:signal / phone / whatsapp — +1 267-797-8655 secure email: <img width="1224" height="336" width_o="1224" height_o="336" src_o="https://cortex.persona.co/t/original/i/eaf88803f9496c44d7ab6655fb6cb6fc9c7a8190981283162bba21646e506f4f/tips-paris-nyc-email.png" data-mid="1415678" border="0" data-scale="23"/> if you are a PR person trying to cold-pitch me on your newest doodad, do not contact me. i do not accept pitches, and will delete your press release from my inbox and block your address. if you are not a PR person and want to contact me about something that isn’t reporting related, you can reach me at my personal email at  <img width="1366" height="96" width_o="1366" height_o="96" src_o="https://cortex.persona.co/t/original/i/ec156c531ca981d38ea6038ec9056190b79d12b60e1e613b1b8622a00ad817da/personalemail.png" data-mid="1164007" border="0" /> contact me you can follow me on twitter @parismartineau or on bluesky @paris.nyc my normal work email is: if you want to contact me securely to send tips or... home http://parismartineau.com/home Mon, 17 Aug 2015 23:34:03 +0000 pm 392722 hi, i’m paris martineau currently — a senior investigative journalist on the special projects team at Consumer Reports, covering food safety and corporate malfeasance. i work with a team of scientists to produce data-driven investigations that call attention to the hidden forces shaping our food system. my recent investigation into lead-contaminated protein powder was read by millions, prompting federal action and the introduction of state legislation. <img width="2075" height="3132" width_o="2075" height_o="3132" src_o="https://cortex.persona.co/t/original/i/a84e7eb2dd63cdbbcb4f2af8d7470aa89616dd9795324af0c0838cdd667282a9/profpic-keyb-copy.jpg" data-mid="1423714" border="0" data-scale="76"/> i’m committed to writing fairly and accurately about the subjects i cover, and i’m always eager to be proven wrong. as a former teacher once told me: what doesn’t kill your story makes it stronger. i do not accept gifts from businesses or individuals who might appear in my articles, and i do not pay for information or interviews. previously — i chronicled the unchecked growth of the tech industry as a reporter at The Information, Wired, and The Outline (RIP). my investigations into corporate misconduct at high-flying startups resulted in the resignation of three CEOs (and one COO but who’s counting?) and a startup filing for bankruptcy. my 2021 investigation into the deadly toll of Amazon’s trucking boom led to policy changes at Amazon and received an honorable mention at the SABEW awards. as an intern for New York Magazine, i broke the story of QAnon, which i correctly predicted would soon spread far beyond the confines of 4chan. always — looking to speak with workers about acts of injustice. do you have a story to tell about corporate accountability, government (mis)regulation, or food safety? reach out. i’m more than happy to explain how talking to a reporter on background (i.e., anonymously) works and find a way for us to connect. contact me securely via...signal / phone / sms: +1 267-797-8655secure email: <img width="1224" height="336" width_o="1224" height_o="336" src_o="https://cortex.persona.co/t/original/i/fba6411aa64647edffb68e80e501661a1c9069200cdb909ae0a3806501d6c98b/tips-paris-nyc-email.png" data-mid="1415677" border="0" data-scale="28"/>you can follow me on bluesky  @paris.nyc ~ hi, i’m paris martineau currently — a senior investigative journalist on the special projects team at Consumer Reports, covering food safety and...