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Pitch guidelines

If you have a claim you think I should investigate, here's what makes a useful pitch:

What to send

• The specific claim. Not "this topic is important"—the actual assertion you want me to evaluate.
• Links to sources. Where did you encounter this claim? What's being cited as evidence?
• Why it matters. What decisions depend on whether this claim is true?
• What you've already found. If you've started looking into it, share what you've learned.

What not to send

• "You should cover this topic." Topics aren't claims. Be specific about what assertion you want evaluated.
• Screenshots without links. I need to be able to trace the claim back to its source.
• Requests to take sides. I'm not here to validate your position. I might conclude the opposite of what you expect.
• Personal disputes. I analyze public claims with public evidence. I'm not going to investigate your neighbor.

Response expectations

I read everything. I don't respond to everything. If your pitch leads to an episode, I'll credit you (unless you ask to remain anonymous). If it doesn't, that's not a judgment on the pitch—it might just not fit what I'm currently working on.

What I don't do

• Consulting or advisory work. This is a media project, not a service business.
• Sponsored content. No paid placements, no affiliate deals, no "partnerships."
• Guest appearances on request. If I appear on something, it's because I wanted to, not because someone asked nicely.
• Medical, legal, or financial advice. I'm a DBA. Talk to actual professionals for professional advice.