Rob Schmitz
Stories
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U.S. says it seized an Iranian cargo ship, ceasefire expires soon
The two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran is set to expire Wednesday. And the two sides seem far from a resolution. President Trump says the US has taken custody of an Iranian vessel.
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At the Canton Fair, Chinese manufacturing takes center stage
This past week the Chinese city of Guangzhou has been hosting the Canton Fair, the biggest trade show in China. It showcases products manufactured in China.
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In Virginia, redistricting vote could give Democrats an edge ahead of midterms
Voting ends Tuesday in Virginia on a ballot measure that would lead to a new congressional map for the state. These new districts could provide Democrats a big boost ahead of the midterms.
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Will the DHS shutdown affect security for the World Cup?
The FIFA World Cup is a little over 50 days away. NPR's Rob Schmitz talks to former Department of Homeland Security official Juliette Kayyem about the security concerns people have about hosting the tournament in America in this moment.
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50 years after "All The President's Men," do films still explore presidential power?
All the President's Men hit theaters in April 1976. Fifty years on, is Hollywood still making movies that explore the abuse of presidential power?
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"Classical Music Happy Hour" podcast shows a different side of classical music
NPR's Rob Schmitz speaks with pianist Emanuel Ax about his new podcast "Classical Music Happy Hour."
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Iran closes Strait of Hormuz again, Israel-Lebanon ceasefire tenuously holds
Iran's military says it has closed the Strait of Hormuz again, while a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon is strained, but still in place.
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Newly approved mining in Minnesota may threaten waterways of a beloved nature preserve
Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness in Minnesota is filled with more than a thousand lakes and rivers. But a recent vote in congress to allow mining nearby could threaten the preserve's waterways.
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Mei Semones' genre-bending, bilingual music is unlike anything you've ever heard
Mei Semones' unique sound weaves lyrics in English and Japanese through catchy pop, jazz and rock-influenced instrumentation.
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Amid wars and soaring energy prices, IMF says the global economy is on the brink of recession
A report from the International Monetary Fund warns "the global economy is threatened with being thrown off course." European Union Commissioner Marta Kos discusses this grim economic outlook.