Michelle Quinn

LogOn: Companies Are Building the 'Metaverse' but What Is It?

Meta, formerly Facebook, wants to introduce people to the virtual worlds concept through its new Meta Store

Biden Faces Pressure About Rising Costs, Inflation  

Job growth is strong, wages are up, but May inflation was 8.3%, down slightly from its decades-high of 8.5% reported in April 

Get a ground-level look at America’s biggest port to examine breaks in the world's supply chain and the possible repairs

Shortages in the stores, and what is left costs even more. When will our broken supply chains be repaired? From toys for children to automobiles for adults, get a seaside perspective of moving goods through America's biggest port on The Inside Story-Broken Supply Chains. Airdate: June 2, 2022.

Texas School Shooting Deaths Spur Talk of New Gun Restrictions

A bipartisan group of US senators discuss gun law changes in the wake of the deaths of 19 children and two teachers

LogOn: Self-Driving Trucks May Beat Autonomous Cars in Race for Acceptance

Investors, companies are betting on autonomous freight trucking, but safety and job losses are concerns

The Next New Thing: Companies Are Building the ‘Metaverse’ but What Is It?

Meta, now Facebook’s parent company, wants to help introduce people to the Metaverse with its new Meta Store

The Inside Story-Broken Supply Chains Episode 39

Get a ground-level look at the workings of America’s biggest port. What has caused supply shortages around the world, and what is being done to fix it, on The Inside Story-Broken Supply Chains.

Automakers, Appliance Manufacturers Struggle to Find Computer Chips Amid Shortage

Cars stuck on the assembly line. Delays in the delivery of dishwashers, refrigerators and game consoles. Consumers and businesses are feeling the pinch of the semiconductor shortage. The war in Ukraine could make the situation worse. Michelle Quinn reports.

More Free Speech or More Misinformation? Reactions Mixed to Twitter Sale 

Remarks by the Tesla and SpaceX CEO about wanting to "authenticate all real humans" on the social media platform have some concerned about privacy

The Inside Story-Battlefield Ukraine Episode 32

Threats to Groundwater the Focus of This Year’s World Water Day

Tuesday, March 22, marks the 29th annual World Water Day. This year’s focus is groundwater, which provides freshwater to much of the world. VOA’s Michelle Quinn reports.

Silicon Valley Executive Joins Ukraine’s ‘Digital Army’ 

When the Ukrainian government issued an international call for cyber warriors, this Silicon Valley tech executive signed up. Michelle Quinn and Matt Dibble have the story.    Produced by: Matt Dibble; Camera: Matt Dibble

Eyeing China, US Business Community Waits for Washington to Make Next Move

Business community’s interests may have taken a back seat among policy makers in Washington as tensions rise between US and China, business leaders say

Tech Firms Move Fast, Create Restrictions Within Ukraine-Russia Conflict

Companies are restricting state media’s reach but trying to stay in operation in Russia  

Silicon Valley Firm’s Readiness Put to Test in Ukraine

In the besieged nation, JustAnswer.com has planned how to keep the lights on, the communication working and its 270 employees paid and safe    

The Inside Story - China's Winter Games - Episode 26

Use of Technology at Beijing Olympics Adds Precautions, Raises Concerns

At the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics, China is using technology to keep athletes and visitors safe as part of its pandemic precautions. But for visitors, the use of technology can come with security and privacy concerns. Michelle Quinn reports. Carolyn Presutti contributed.

Around the Horn

We visit a brewing company in Groveland, California where co-owner Rachel Sabatine tells us her story of starting a new business with her husband during the pandemic. Find out why they decided to move forward with their brewery and how the community supported them.

US, Russian Officials Meet to Discuss Ukraine, Regional Security

U.S. and Russian officials are meeting this week to address the tensions along the Russian-Ukrainian border. Michelle Quinn reports. Video editor - Mary Cieslak.

A Year After Booting Trump, Social Media Companies Face More Challenges Over Elections

Trump's ban from Facebook is expected to lift January 2023, after the U.S. mid-term elections