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October 30, 2018December 3, 2018

NAFTA, explained with a toy car

NAFTA made your car cheaper, USMCA could change that.

Vox | October 30, 2018

When the North American Free Trade Agreement began in 1994, auto companies in the US, Canada and Mexico could trade parts and cars without paying tariffs. And they could source parts and labor from the cheapest places. That is a big reason why US car prices have only risen seven percent in 25 years.

But the proposed US Mexico Canada Agreement — or USMCA for short — could change that; President Trump’s new deal would increase the regulations that car manufacturers need to meet in order to sell tariff-free cars.

We built a Ford Mustang to explain.

October 29, 2018December 7, 2018

Voices from a Divided America

Proud to have been sent across the country to film this series on people with different politics and backgrounds wrestling with the same concerns.

Wall Street Journal | October 29, 2018

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September 25, 2018December 3, 2018

Why America needs automatic voter registration

A simple fix to get more Americans to vote.

Vox | September 25, 2018

Americans are notoriously bad at voting, but it’s not because they’re unpatriotic or lazy. It’s because most states make it really difficult to even register to vote.

It’s time for the US to join other advanced democracies and implement automatic voter registration. It will make the voting system more accurate and more secure, plus it could give nearly 50 million eligible Americans a chance to decide how their country is run.

February 6, 2018December 3, 2018

A Revolution in Stroke Care: Thrombectomy

Wall Street Journal | February 6, 2018

An advanced procedure called ‘thrombectomy’ is transforming stroke care in America. It can be used to treat the most severe stroke patients — but timing is critical.

September 29, 2017December 3, 2018

Is Extreme Gerrymandering Unconstitutional?

Wall Street Journal | September 29, 2017

A Supreme Court case on gerrymandering — the practice of drawing district boundaries for political advantage — could reshape the country’s political landscape. Voters like Matt Forbeck in Beloit, Wisc., say it undermines representative democracy.

July 7, 2017December 3, 2018

Inside a UFC Champion’s Training Routine

Wall Street Journal | July 7, 2017

Watch in virtual reality as UFC Bantamweight Champion Amanda Nunes trains for her upcoming fight. To stay a champion in one of America’s fastest growing sports, she must master all parts of a constantly evolving sport.

June 19, 2017December 3, 2018

To Promote Gorilla Tourism, First You Have To Convince the Gorillas

Wall Street Journal | June 19, 2017

Kahuzi-Biega National Park in Democratic Republic of Congo is hoping to increase ecotourism by habituating more silverbacks to be comfortable around humans.

Be among the gorillas in 360:

And check out the full immersive.

April 25, 2017December 3, 2018

North Carolina Town Puts Job Hopes on Trump

Wall Street Journal |April 25, 2017

As textile mills disappeared in Rockingham, N.C., so did many well-paying jobs. Residents like Robert Lee, the local gun-shop owner, want President Trump to focus on the economy and bringing those jobs back.

November 1, 2016December 3, 2018

Who Has Better Florida Ground Game—and Will It Matter?

Wall Street Journal |November 1, 2016
In Florida, Democrats put a lot of effort into getting out the vote. But some in the Trump camp question whether a ground game matters in an era of such high-profile candidates. WSJ looks at the differing strategies in this key swing state. Photo: Getty.

Check out the other stories I did while in Florida:

Trump, Clinton Vie for the Haitian Vote in Florida

Trump, Clinton Fight for Must-Win Florida

July 28, 2016December 3, 2018

A DNC Delegate’s Life: Caucuses, Roll Call, Parties

Wall Street Journal | July 28, 2016

Go inside the day-in-the-life of a delegate attending the Democratic National Convention for the first time. Watch the first-person perspective of Ryan Kounovsky as he attends caucuses, a history-making roll call vote, and of course, the parties.

April 17, 2016December 3, 2018

Trump Finds Support Deep in Coal Country

Wall Street Journal | April 17, 2016

Buchanan County, Va., is coal country. It’s also Donald Trump country, where many locals, frustrated with government energy policies and concerned about a shrinking coal industry, say the Republican presidential candidate is their last best hope.

Check out the full immersive with three other videos.

March 25, 2016December 3, 2018

Taking In the D.C. Cherry Blossoms

Wall Street Journal | March 25, 2016

Washington D.C.’s blooming cherry blossoms bring thousands to the tidal basin each year. Here’s a look at the scene in peak bloom.

December 30, 2015December 3, 2018

Viral Videos Shape Views of Police Conduct

Wall Street Journal | December 30, 2015

The explosion of citizen-recorded video of police interactions in the U.S. in 2015 has fueled a national debate over police brutality.

September 21, 2015December 3, 2018

Amputees Fight Proposed Changes to Prosthetics Coverage

Wall Street Journal | September 21, 2015

Nathan Simm, who was born without a fibula, can bike, swim and play soccer with the help of his prosthetic leg. But a Medicare proposal that could influence other insurance providers seeks to limit coverage of lower-limb prosthetics.

September 18, 2015December 3, 2018

Gay Catholics Seeking Church Acceptance Pin Hopes on Pope

Wall Street Journal | September 18, 2015

Dignity Washington, a group of LBGT Catholics in Washington, D.C., are excited about Pope Francis’ visit on September 22nd and are hoping his message of non-judgement continues as they seek acceptance from the church.

June 19, 2015December 3, 2018

The Confederate Battle Flag: Heritage or Hate?

Wall Street Journal | June 19, 2015

A debate has long been raging in pockets of the South over what the Confederate battle flag symbolizes and whether it belongs in public spaces. The Charleston, S.C., shootings have reignited the issue.