Alana Casanova-Burgess appears in the following:
What Maria Revealed
Friday, December 15, 2017
After Hurricane Maria stripped away Puerto Rico's lush vegetation, residents suddenly saw what had been previously hidden — from unknown neighbors to long-standing political concerns.
The Puerto Rican Showcase
Friday, December 15, 2017
Crippled by climate change and facing epidemic poverty and inequality, Puerto Rico can seem like a model of the many weaknesses in our society. Can it also show us a way forward?
Puerto Rico's Fiscal Board Is Taking Advice
Friday, December 01, 2017
The board in charge of Puerto Rico's financial future is coming to New York to hear ideas on rebuilding after Hurricane Maria, amid huge debt and population loss.
Puerto Rico Puts Federal Agency in Charge of Recovery Spending
Monday, November 27, 2017
New Yorker and FEMA administrator Mike Byrne is stepping into an oversight role for Puerto Rico. He says residents should start home repairs but "keep receipts."
In Puerto Rico, A Mental Health Crisis After Hurricane Maria
Monday, November 27, 2017
The chaos that has come in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria has not only taken a toll on Puerto Rico’s infrastructure, but also on the physical and mental health of its residents.
Stakes Are High for Solar Power as Puerto Rico Rebuilds
Monday, November 27, 2017
Solar power enthusiasts see Puerto Rico as an opportunity to showcase renewable energy. But there are serious doubts about whether an overhaul will benefit those who need it most.
Waiting for FEMA in a Tent
Thursday, November 23, 2017
Thirty-eight days ago, a FEMA representative said someone would come to assess the damage to Roberto Diaz's destroyed home. He's still waiting in a tent so he doesn't miss the visit.
NY Doctors Bring Care, Food and Music to Inland Puerto Rico
Wednesday, November 22, 2017
A team of doctors from the SOMOS Healthcare group returned to two clinics that opened after the hurricane, and they're seeing the mental toll the storm has taken on people.
'Not Fine': How a New Jersey Family Is Tracking Relatives in Puerto Rico
Wednesday, November 22, 2017
The Carratini family in Coamo, Puerto Rico, is still waiting for help from FEMA and for electricity. In New Jersey, their relatives are worried.
Reading By Candlelight, Boiling Water: Puerto Rico Struggles to Recover
Thursday, November 16, 2017
As Hurricane Maria fades from the news, most Puerto Ricans are still living without power.
Reporter's Notebook: Unknowns Weigh Heavily As Puerto Rico Rebuilds
Wednesday, November 15, 2017
WNYC's Alana Casanova-Burgess is in Puerto Rico, reporting on the Hurricane Maria recovery. She shares her view of things on the ground.
In Puerto Rico, New York Council Members Press for More Federal Support
Monday, November 13, 2017
Leading a delegation of her peers to the storm-ravaged island, the City Council speaker says they all should pressure the U.S. government to do a better job with the recovery effort.
Website Gives Misleading Numbers On Puerto Rico Recovery (en Español)
Friday, November 10, 2017
WNYC spoke to Puerto Rican government officials to clear up some of the confusing information on the status.pr website. (Artículo también en Español)
Puerto Rico, An Island In Search Of Itself
Friday, June 16, 2017
Puerto Ricans once recoiled from the word "colony". But as the island searches for new ways to define itself, the term seems more appropriate and popular than ever before.
A State of Calamity
Friday, July 15, 2016
Bob takes a trip to Brazil, the "country of the future" -- but the future is looking turbulent.
Empires and Underdogs: Brazil's Media Story
Friday, July 15, 2016
Bob takes on the thorny tangle of Brazil's media world.
We Got Scooped: SCOTUS Edition
Wednesday, October 07, 2015
This week's show is all going to be all about the Supreme Court, and we were excited about a particular segment on transparency... until the Court made it totally obsolete on Monday.
What Happened Over the Last 25 Years? Help Us Brainstorm
Wednesday, August 06, 2014
This is the 25th year of the Brian Lehrer Show, and all this fall we'll be marking it with a year-by-year look at some of the defining stories from 1989 through 2014. Right now, we're at the brainstorming stage, also known as the "remember that thing that happened that year?" stage. And we need your help!
In the spreadsheet below, the producers of the show are starting to fill in items from each year (thanks Wikipedia!), but we've opened the spreadsheet for you to help remember what really mattered. So join in when you have a few minutes, starting with any year. A few guidelines:
- We're looking for items that had a public impact, both local, national and international. There will be opportunities for you to reflect on your personal memories from each year soon, but for now we're taking suggestions for news/events.
- Anything goes, but we're particularly fascinated by stories that ended up having a bigger impact than anticipated. Our favorite example is the repeal of Glass-Steagall in 1999, which was somewhat overlooked at the time but sowed the seeds for the financial crisis a decade later.
- This is an open spreadsheet, but please don't erase or edit other entries. For now, we're collecting as many ideas as possible!
Election Night Special Coverage Hosted by Brian Lehrer
Tuesday, November 05, 2013
Brian Lehrer hosts a politics special with all the results, speeches, and analysis of what comes next for the region and the country.
