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Johnny Harris

Johnny Harris

Senior Producer

Johnny Harris is a filmmaker and journalist. He currently is based in Washington, DC where he makes web videos for Vox.com, reporting on interesting trends and stories domestically and around the globe. Johnny’s visual style blends motion graphics with cinematic videography to create content that explains complex issues in relatable ways. He holds a BA in international relations from Brigham Young University and an MA in international peace and conflict resolution from American University.

Latest articles by Johnny Harris

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The violent rise of India’s cow vigilantesThe violent rise of India’s cow vigilantes
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In India, Muslims are being killed over cows.

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India’s trucks are works of artIndia’s trucks are works of art
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Why India’s trucks look like this.

By Johnny Harris and Christina Thornell
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India and Sri Lanka’s violent fight over fishIndia and Sri Lanka’s violent fight over fish
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How a maritime border created a conflict in the Indian Ocean.

By Johnny Harris and Christina Thornell
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How India runs the world’s biggest electionHow India runs the world’s biggest election
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What it takes to reach 900 million voters.

By Johnny Harris and Christina Thornell
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How a border transformed a subcontinentHow a border transformed a subcontinent
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This line divided India and Pakistan.

By Johnny Harris and Christina Thornell
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Vox Borders’ next stop: IndiaVox Borders’ next stop: India
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Here’s how you can help our reporting for our next season of Vox Borders

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Why Colombia is losing the cocaine warWhy Colombia is losing the cocaine war
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There’s a reason Colombia can’t beat cocaine.

By Johnny Harris and Christina Thornell
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How this African beat spread through Latin AmericaHow this African beat spread through Latin America
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It all started in a small village in Colombia.

By Johnny Harris and Christina Thornell
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How this drug lord created a hippo problem in ColombiaHow this drug lord created a hippo problem in Colombia
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Hippos should not be in Colombia.

By Johnny Harris and Christina Thornell
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Why Colombia has taken in 1 million VenezuelansWhy Colombia has taken in 1 million Venezuelans
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Colombia isn’t closing its doors.

By Johnny Harris and Christina Thornell