Rob Gunther appears in the following:
China Strikes Back: Trade War Escalation Spooks Global Markets
Tuesday, May 14, 2019
China announced retaliatory tariffs on Monday, promising to "never surrender" in the trade war with the United States.
Are Video Games Encouraging Kids to Gamble? "Loot Box" Reform Would Curb In-Game Purchases
Monday, May 13, 2019
Republican Senator Josh Hawley plans legislation that would prohibit game makers from selling loot boxes to minors.
European Far-Right Leaders May Capitalize on the Rise of Spain's "Vox" Party
Thursday, May 09, 2019
It's the first time a far-right party has gained seats since the fall of the dictatorship in 1975.
China Attempts to Undercut Trade Deal; Trump Promises New Tariffs
Thursday, May 09, 2019
Negotiations appeared to have been going well, but the Chinese reportedly reneged on a series of key promises.
As Uber Prepares to Go Public, Drivers Across the Country Strike
Wednesday, May 08, 2019
Drivers are demanding better pay, as the company stands to reap $10 billion after its long-awaited IPO.
Children in Puerto Rico Suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Since Hurricane Maria
Monday, May 06, 2019
A new study shows seven percent of kids are dealing with significant symptoms of PTSD.
Trump and Democrats Agree to $2 Trillion in Infrastructure Spending
Thursday, May 02, 2019
But government spending could exacerbate inequality, and might upend political allegiances.
Mueller Puts a Stamp on it: Secret Letter to William Barr Overshadows AG's Congressional Testimony
Wednesday, May 01, 2019
Attorney General Barr faces two days of hearings in Congress this week.
Leadership Crisis at the NRA Draws Attention of New York State Attorney General
Tuesday, April 30, 2019
The guns rights advocacy group is dealing with allegations of grift and self-dealing among its leadership.
Statute of Limitations Reform Would Give Victims of Childhood Sexual Assault New Opportunity for Justice
Monday, April 29, 2019
The reforms threaten institutions like the Catholic Church and the Boy Scouts of America.
Saudi Arabia Continues Bloody Crackdown on Dissent
Thursday, April 25, 2019
37 people were executed on vague charges related to terrorism.
Islanders Fans Already Have Eyes on the Stanley Cup
Thursday, April 25, 2019
The team has made it to the second round of the playoffs, which start Friday night.
Can Social Security Be Saved?
Wednesday, April 24, 2019
A new report has extended Social Security's lifetime by one year, but the program is still on track to become insolvent in 2035.
Lead Paint from a Hundred Years Ago is Still Poisoning Kids in the US
Tuesday, April 23, 2019
WNYC's newest podcast, The Stakes, examines how lead disproportionately affects communities of color across the US.
Right-Wing Militia Detains Group of Migrants Along Border, Unleashing Widespread Condemnation
Monday, April 22, 2019
The ACLU called the group an "armed fascist militia organization."
William Barr has a History of Withholding Key Information from Congress
Thursday, April 18, 2019
In 1989, he provided a summary that gave cover to President George H.W. Bush's abduction of Manuel Noriega from Panama.
A Year of Trade Wars: Are We Any Closer to a Deal?
Wednesday, April 17, 2019
President Trump has signaled that a trade deal between the U.S. and China might be within reach.
The Challenges Women of Color Have Faced in Politics and Beyond
Tuesday, April 16, 2019
Republicans have taken Rep. Omar's comments out of context, while Democrats have been lackluster in their defense.
Burning of Three Black Churches Serves as Reminder of Racism's Continuing Legacy
Monday, April 15, 2019
The churches were all burned in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana, over the course of ten days in March.
New Tax Bill Will Make it Illegal for IRS to Offer Free E-Filing Option
Thursday, April 11, 2019
The Taxpayer First Act just passed the House this week.
