Rob Gunther

Takeaway Associate Producer

Rob Gunther appears in the following:

A Police Chief Strives for Transparency

Tuesday, November 28, 2017

Deputy Chief Brian Foley of the Hartford Police Department in Connecticut says officers need to be honest, and fight for accountability. 

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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.

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How the End of Net Neutrality Could Alter the Digital Landscape

Wednesday, November 22, 2017

As the FCC plans to vote next month on vacating net neutrality, consumers are starting to worry about how policy changes might affect Internet use for individuals and small businesses.

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A Police Officer Tries to Bridge the 'Trust Deficit'

Monday, November 20, 2017

The Takeaway's original series, “To Serve and Protect: Life Behind the Blue Line,” turns to the midwest.

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Putin Has No Master Plan

Thursday, November 16, 2017

Author Mikhail Zygar argues that the Russian president and his court of oligarchs are primarily focused on short-term goals, not a long-term foreign policy strategy.

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Digital Pills: The New Frontiers of Medicine

Wednesday, November 15, 2017

Newly approved digital medications allow doctors and patients to track a pill via Bluetooth after it's been swallowed. Is this the future of medicine?

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For Many American Women, Sexual Harassment Comes With the Job

Tuesday, November 14, 2017

As many as 75 percent of women of all ages say that they have experienced sex-based harassment in the workplace. 

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A St. Louis Police Officer Builds Bridges With Her Community

Monday, November 13, 2017

Sergeant Heather Taylor speaks about her experience as an officer with the Metropolitan St. Louis Police Department.

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New Puerto Rico Energy Contract Raises More Questions

Wednesday, November 08, 2017

National outrage moved Puerto Rico's power authority to cancel a contract with Whitefish Energy. But another deal with Cobra Acquisitions is raising similar concerns.

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Mueller Indictments Thrust Podesta Group into Spotlight

Wednesday, November 01, 2017

The Podesta Group, a prominent D.C. lobbying firm, has found itself mired in controversy after the first indictments were unsealed in Robert Mueller's ongoing investigations.

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First Impressions On the Force From a Rookie Cop

Wednesday, October 25, 2017

Officer Justin Milton is a relatively new recruit with the Dallas Police Department. He shares his impressions so far. 

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A Look at Life Behind the Blue Line, in Dallas

Tuesday, October 24, 2017

As part of a new series called "To Serve and Protect: Life Behind the Blue Line," The Takeaway talks with Senior Corporal Aaron Tobkin, of the Dallas Police Department. 

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In Puerto Rico, Residents Get Creative to Stay Alive

Wednesday, October 18, 2017

Many residents in Puerto Rico are still without power and water after Hurricane Maria, and are devising creative solutions to keep themselves and their neighbors alive. 

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Scientific Uncertainty Grows in the Trump Era

Wednesday, October 11, 2017

How is America's leadership in science being challenged by policies under the Trump administration?

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Senator Chris Murphy Presses Congress on Gun Control

Friday, October 06, 2017

Senator Chris Murphy of Connecticut addresses the renewed push for gun legislation in the wake of the attack in Las Vegas.

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Strain of Super Malaria Emerges in Southeast Asia

Thursday, October 05, 2017

In Southeast Asia, a new strain of malaria is showing resistance to antimalarial drugs. Experts worry about a potential health crisis if the superbug spreads beyond the Mekong Delta.

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'Adua': A New Novel Reflects on the Colonial Legacy of Italy and Somalia

Monday, October 02, 2017

Igiaba Scego's new novel, "Adua," explores the historical legacy of Italy's colonial relationship with Somalia, in a narrative that spans three distinct time periods.

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Despite Medicaid Uncertain, Kansas Comes Out For Graham-Cassidy Repeal

Thursday, September 21, 2017

Lt. Gov. Jeff Colyer of Kansas joins The Takeaway to talk about the Republicans' latest effort to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act.

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Breaking the Glass Ceiling in Tech

Thursday, September 21, 2017

Why aren't there more female programmers, and why does the tech sector continue to be a stubborn boys' club?

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Coding Bootcamps: An Alternate Route to the Middle Class?

Wednesday, September 20, 2017

In lieu of attending a four-year college, a growing segment of Americans are paying to enroll in coding boot camps, which can lead to high-paying tech jobs in as little as three months.

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