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HEATDRAWN Awarded Omidyar Network Tech Journalism Fund Grant for Investigation into AI Enforcement Gaps
Funding supports “Principles Without Penalties,” an investigation into the gap between AI governance principles and real-world enforcement.
HEATDRAWN’s The Thread Partners with AfroLA for Black History Month Editorial Collaboration
The Thread joins AfroLA for a four-part Black History Month series amplifying overlooked Black Los Angeles histories.
HEATDRAWN Launches “The Thread,” AI-Powered Digital Museum Exploring Obituaries and Legacy
A new AI-powered digital project analyzes obituary data to examine memory, legacy, and public record.
“REPUTATION” Wins LA Press Club SoCal Journalism Award for Best Limited Podcast Series
The limited series REPUTATION is recognized for Best Limited Podcast Series at the 2024 LA Press Club SoCal Journalism Awards.
“REPUTATION” Nominated in Two Categories at LA Press Club SoCal Journalism Awards
The series earns finalist recognition in two categories at the 2024 LA Press Club SoCal Journalism Awards.
“Through the Looking Glass” Wins 2023 Housing Narrative Award for Best Podcast Episode
The debut episode of REPUTATION wins the 2023 Housing Narrative Award for Best Podcast Episode.
HEATDRAWN Founder Ethan Ward partners with PhilmCo Media to Develop Television Pilot on Homelessness in Los Angeles
Founder Ethan Ward joins PhilmCo Media to develop a television pilot examining homelessness in Los Angeles.
HEATDRAWN Launches “REPUTATION,” Limited Series Podcast Examining Housing, Power, and Public Narrative
REPUTATION debuts as a nine-episode limited series examining housing policy, public narrative, and structural inequality.
Ethan Ward to Deliver Keynote Address at Bellwether Housing’s “Closer to Home” Luncheon
Ethan Ward will deliver the keynote address at Bellwether Housing’s annual “Closer to Home” luncheon.