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Johnny Harris

Johnny Harris

Senior Producer

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    We’ve been putting our routers in the wrong place the whole time.

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    Where you were born can dramatically affect how and at what age you die.

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    Turns out primary debates matter way more than the generals
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    Even though the generals get all the attention, the primaries are where the action actually happens.

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    Things are changing in Iran. Befriending Iranians online gave me a view into how that’s happening.

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    How the Iran deal works, explained in under 3 minutes
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    What to know about the most important aspects of this historic deal.

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    There’s an infection hospitals can nearly always prevent. Why don’t they?
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    There’s an infection hospitals can nearly always prevent. Why don’t they?

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    ISIS videos are sickening. They’re also really effective.
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    ISIS propaganda seems horrific to most people. But it’s a powerful strategic tool for the group. Here’s why.

    By Zack Beauchamp and Johnny Harris
    How bizarre, ultra-manly photos help Putin stay in power
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    Those shirtless photos are actually sending an important political message.

    By Amanda Taub and Johnny Harris
    How one Iranian woman is using Facebook to fight Iran’s mandatory dress code
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    Iranian journalist Masih Alinejad grew up in a conservative family in Iran. But her natural impulse toward freedom turned her into an advocate for women’s rights.

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    Get up to speed on the FIFA scandal.

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