Practical Significance

Donna LaLonde, Ron Wasserstein

Booking Overview

Practical Significance is a data-science and statistics career-focused show that blends real-world professional topics with compelling, statistics-driven insights. It’s a strong booking opportunity for researchers, educators, and professional organizations who can translate data science work into workforce, training, and industry impact.

Metrics

Episodes: 10

Frequency: Monthly

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: USA

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

webmaster@amstat.org

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Host

Donna LaLonde - Cohost of Practical Significance; in recent episodes, she welcomes guests and guides conversations about statistics profession topics and programs.

Ron Wasserstein - Cohost of Practical Significance; in recent episodes, he co-leads discussions with guests on statistics profession topics, including workforce and training initiatives.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium

Typical Credentials:

Professionals and academics in statistics/data science, often tied to ASA initiatives, clinical trials training, professional surveying/research organizations, or major research institutions.

Required Achievements:

Affiliation with major academic institutions, Role in industry/consulting research organizations (e.g., survey research), Involvement in ASA programs or professional development initiatives, Experience contributing to large professional events (e.g., JSM)

Recent Guest Discussions

Gary Langer - Insights From The ASA Work And Salary Survey Findings About The Statistics Profession

Christine Filer - Insights From The ASA Work And Salary Survey Findings About The Statistics Profession

Nolan Wages - The New ASA Clinical Trials Certificate Program And Bridging The Gap Between Traditional And Modern Clinical Trials Work

Ji-Hyun Lee - The New ASA Clinical Trials Certificate Program And Preparing Statisticians For Modern Clinical Trials

Justin Jacobs - JSM Docents And How Docent Support Makes The Difference For Attendees Needing Guidance

Recent Topics

Statistics, Data Science, Education, Research, Clinical Trials

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on

Practical Significance

Practical Significance | Episode 70: Getting the Word Out (and Getting You In)

October 05, 2026

ASA communications are about people. They spotlight our stories, connect our community, and make the profession accessible to a broad audience. In this episode of Practical Significance, co-hosts Donna LaLonde and Ron Wasserstein welcome ASA Communications Manager Megan Murphy and Communications Strategist Val Nirala for a behind-the-scenes look at how the ASA communications team brings […]

Practical Significance | Episode 69: Communicating Science in an Age of Uncertainty

September 01, 2026

In this episode of Practical Significance, co-hosts Ron Wasserstein and Donna LaLonde talk with Meaghan Parker of the Council for the Advancement of Science Writing about the changing landscape of science journalism and why accurate, independent reporting remains essential to public understanding and trust.

Practical Significance | Episode 68: Pop Quiz: What Should Every Student Know About Data and Computing?

August 03, 2026

Data and computing shape nearly every aspect of modern life, yet K–12 education has struggled to keep pace. In this episode of Practical Significance, Donna LaLonde and Ron Wasserstein welcome Nick Horton (Amherst College) and Anna Bargagliotti (Loyola Marymount University) to discuss the National Academies report, Data and Computing in K–12 Foundational Competencies 2026. Together, they unpack the report’s […]

Frequently asked questions

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Practical Significance

How do I get in touch with Practical Significance?

Practical Significance is hosted by Donna LaLonde and Ron Wasserstein. Its publicly listed email is webmaster@amstat.org. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Practical Significance?

The publicly listed email for Practical Significance: webmaster@amstat.org.

How many listeners does Practical Significance have?

Podseeker estimates Practical Significance reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Practical Significance?

Practical Significance typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Professionals and academics in statistics/data science, often tied to ASA initiatives, clinical trials training, professional surveying/research organizations, or major research institutions. Common among recent guests: Affiliation with major academic institutions; Role in industry/consulting research organizations (e.g., survey research); Involvement in ASA programs or professional development initiatives. Recent guests include Gary Langer, Christine Filer, and Nolan Wages.

How hard is it to get booked on Practical Significance?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Practical Significance cover?

Recent episodes cover Statistics, Data Science, Education, Research, and Clinical Trials. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

webmaster@amstat.org

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