Sarah Gonzalez appears in the following:
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.
Sexual Assault Allegation Against Brett Kavanaugh Could Derail Confirmation Process
Tuesday, September 18, 2018
We get the latest on how a sexual assault allegation could impact the confirmation of Judge Brett Kavanaugh and hear from listeners on how they feel about the accusation.
Thousands of Prisoners Left Out of Obama's Effort to Soften Unfair Drug Laws
Monday, September 17, 2018
While some eventually did have their sentences commuted or reduced others were denied. We take a look at the clemency initiative and who was left behind.
Emergency Response Efforts Remain Critical as Florence Continues to Damage Carolinas
Monday, September 17, 2018
Although it was downgraded from a hurricane over the weekend, Florence is still inflicting heavy rainfalls on the Carolinas. At least fifteen people have been reported dead.
Dozens Dead After Typhoon Mangkhut Tears Through Philippines and Hong Kong
Monday, September 17, 2018
Over the weekend, as Hurricane Florence was making its way through the Carolinas, Typhoon Mangkhut killed dozens in the Philippines before pummeling Hong Kong.
Poll: Majority of Americans Support Diversity in Higher Education, Oppose Affirmative Action
Monday, September 17, 2018
A new survey finds that the majority of Americans disagree with the Supreme Court's ruling to uphold affirmative action. But most still say that they value diversity on college campuses.
Episode 861: Food Scare Squad
Friday, August 24, 2018
When food makes people sick all around the country, an army of germ detectives jumps into action.
Episode 859: You Asked For Even More
Friday, August 10, 2018
You have a lot of questions... about tariffs, unemployment rates, and RV dealerships, to name a few. We have answers.
Why Trading Venezuelan Bolivar For U.S. Dollars Is Dangerous
Friday, August 10, 2018
Venezuela's currency is losing value so quickly, residents are trying to trade it for anything else, like sacks of sugar. We meet a woman who helped citizens access U.S. dollars. Now she's on the run.
Episode 858: Venezuela's Fugitive Money Traders
Friday, August 03, 2018
The Venezuelan government doesn't want you to know the real value of its currency. But Ruben and Mila figured it out. Now they're on the lam.
Episode 853: Peak Sand
Friday, July 13, 2018
Sand. It's in buildings, windows, your cell phone. But there isn't enough in the world for everyone. And that's created a dangerous black market.
How Universities And Businesses Are Trying To Engineer More Accidental Genius
Friday, July 13, 2018
Some of the greatest discoveries in the world have been totally random and happened by accident. Penicillin, X-ray images, the smoke detector, popsicles. Now, universities and businesses are trying to see if they can create the conditions for the next great accident.
Episode 847: Inventing Accidents
Wednesday, June 13, 2018
The medical world has been trying to cure color blindness for centuries. Then a glass scientist figured it out. By accident.
How The World Trade Organization Resolves Trade Disputes
Friday, May 25, 2018
Twenty-three years ago, a lot of countries agreed to follow certain trade rules. If a country broke one of those rules, they agreed the World Trade Organization could make them pay. As the U.S., China and the EU negotiate trade disputes, a look at a past case explains how these issues should get resolved.
Episode 842: Showdown at the WTO
Friday, May 18, 2018
The World Trade Organization: Can't live with it, hard to crush your trade opponents without it.
Women Find New Ways To Raise Venture Capital
Thursday, April 19, 2018
Just 2 percent of all venture capital dollars go to women. Now women are finding a different way to fund their businesses.
Episode 835: Tariffied
Friday, April 13, 2018
We're in a full-fledged trade war with China. We dig into the list of Chinese tariffs on American products. It gets weird...and delicious.
NYC Teachers Say Safety Drills Feel Different After Parkland Shooting
Friday, March 23, 2018
The New York City protocol tells teachers to remember "Lock, Lights, Out of Sight" during lock-down and other safety drills.
Episode 4: 'Oh My God, What Have I Done?'
Monday, March 19, 2018
Children who struggle with mental health issues are often swept up in the justice system. Honor perpetrates a violent crime, but instead of jail, he gets a shot at a diversion program.
#WalkOut and Call In
Wednesday, March 14, 2018
Special coverage of the 17-minute walkout with students, teachers, reporters.
