Rob Gunther

Takeaway Associate Producer

Rob Gunther appears in the following:

Trump's Speech at the United Nations Reveals Fault Lines in US Foreign Policy

Tuesday, September 25, 2018

President Trump's speech before the United Nations General Assembly stressed American sovereignty over international cooperation.

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Fake Medicines Pose Public Health Threat in Sub-Saharan Africa

Tuesday, September 25, 2018

In African countries fighting against malaria and tuberculosis, the spread of fake medicine poses a problem for public health.

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She's Running! Women in Politics, Tipping Back the Balance of Power

Tuesday, September 18, 2018

1992 was hailed as the "Year of the Woman" for the record number of female candidates elected to national office. But this term suggests women in politics are outliers. Is that right?

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As Detroit Schools Shut Down Water Over Lead Concerns, Contamination Points to a National Crisis

Tuesday, September 18, 2018

Days before Detroit's public schools opened for the school year, drinking water was shut off district-wide when test results showed elevated lead and copper levels.

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In Afghanistan, After 17 Years of War, Violence is an Everyday Threat

Thursday, September 13, 2018

In Afghanistan, the U.S. response to the September 11th attacks is still ongoing, and the threat of violence has become a daily part of life.

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DHS Uses FEMA Money to Pay for ICE's Migrant Crackdown

Thursday, September 13, 2018

Senator Jeff Merkley's release of documents showing the transfer of funds raises questions about FEMA's disaster preparedness as Hurricane Florence bears down on the East Coast.

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For American Muslims, 9/11 Shaped Careers, Politics, and Identity

Tuesday, September 11, 2018

The attacks on the Twin Towers forced American Muslims to confront from within their relationships to the broader American community.

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Continued Unrest in Nicaragua as Ortega Expels UN Mission

Monday, September 10, 2018

More than 300 people have died in Nicaragua since the government of Daniel Ortega cracked down on protests back in April.

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With Kavanaugh Hearings Underway, Anonymous White House Letter Upends Washington

Friday, September 07, 2018

The Kavanaugh confirmation hearings should have been a win for Trump's embattled presidency, but an op-ed penned by an executive staffer has sent the administration into crisis mode.

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Kavanaugh Invokes Youngstown Steel, Truman Era Ruling That Defines Executive Authority

Thursday, September 06, 2018

In Youngstown Sheet & Tube Co. v. Sawyer, the Supreme Court ruled that President Truman had exceeded his executive authority in trying to nationalize the U.S. steel industry.

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Arizona Governor Taps Former Senator Jon Kyl to Take John McCain's Seat

Wednesday, September 05, 2018

Governor Doug Ducey announced Jon Kyl's appointment at a press conference on Tuesday.

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North Carolina Keeps Three Confederate Monuments at Statehouse

Monday, August 27, 2018

Rather than bring them down, the North Carolina Historical Commission wants to add context to existing Confederate monuments.

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A White Shark Nursery in the Waters Off New York City May Provide Clues to Oceanic Health

Thursday, August 23, 2018

The waters in and around New York City are teeming with oceanic life. Researchers are hoping juvenile white sharks can offer a glimpse into the mysteries of the depths below.

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Iraqis Who Aided the US Military Are Being Denied Refugee Status in America

Wednesday, August 22, 2018

Many Iraqis put their lives on the line to aid the U.S. overseas. But this year, the Trump Administration has all but put a hold on allowing these Iraqis to resettle here as refugees.

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Should Politicians Allow Big Money to Finance American Politics?

Friday, August 17, 2018

There's a growing call for politicians to reject special interest money. Are grassroots campaigns the future of American politics? Or will big money win the day?

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What Happens When Billionaires Bankroll American Politics?

Friday, August 17, 2018

Citizens United made it easier for billionaires on both sides of the aisle to personally fund their own brand of American politics. But does unlimited spending produce better government?

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So You Want to Run for Office? Bring Cash.

Friday, August 17, 2018

Political campaigns are big business, and getting more expensive every year. Sheila Krumholz, executive director of the Center for Responsive Politics, breaks down the numbers.

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New York City Council Tells Uber to Pump the Brakes

Thursday, August 09, 2018

After passing legislation that caps the number of for-hire cars for a year, New York is the first city in the country to stand in the way of ride-hailing companies like Uber and Lyft.

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Residents in DC Organize Ahead of White Supremacy Rally

Wednesday, August 08, 2018

As white nationalists gear up to march on Washington this weekend as part of the Unite the Right rally, residents and community leaders are organizing counter-protests.

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Deadly Weekend in Chicago Points to Generations of Disinvestment

Tuesday, August 07, 2018

After another bloody weekend in which 74 people were shot in Chicago, residents and community leaders search for answers as to why this level of violence persists.

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