SHORT BIO
Richard Cunningham is a former associate producer for Marketplace in Los Angeles. He is originally from Hyattsville, Maryland, and is a graduate of the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, and the University of Missouri. Before joining Marketplace, he worked as an associate producer at public radio station WAMU, producing a local talk show.
When not researching stories and cutting tape, Richard can be found on the basketball court practicing jump shots or spending his hard-earned money in music stores updating his CD collection.
Latest Stories (99)
"People are feeling the pinch," Montana mall manager says
by
Kai Ryssdal
, Richard Cunningham
and Andie Corban
Sep 12, 2023
We check in with Alana Ferko, manager of the Butte Plaza Mall, who tells us about vacancy rates and a few special guests.
St. Louis leatherworker is giving the soccer ball a new look and feel
Sep 4, 2023
Jon-Paul Wheatley is combining his lifelong love of soccer with his pandemic hobby of crafting leather. He's documenting it all online.
Classic car entrepreneur brings British sports cars into the 21st century
Aug 24, 2023
An unpopular British sports car from the mid-20th century finds new life with American classic car enthusiasts.
There's more evidence that subsidized jobs boost racial equity, report finds
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Richard Cunningham
Aug 17, 2023
"There are just a lot of positive ripple effects for communities," says Kali Grant of Georgetown, who co-wrote the updated report.
Independent musician says the touring industry is a “rollercoaster”
Aug 8, 2023
Sarah King, an independent musician, is currently on tour. But the steps getting to this moment have been challenging.
Regaining Black farmers’ trust is “challenging," says advisor to the Secretary of Agriculture
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Richard Cunningham
Aug 7, 2023
After the loan repayment assistance program was scrapped, the USDA is having trouble regaining the trust of Black farmers.
Persistence pays off again for L.A. gelato maker
Aug 3, 2023
Closing the two brick-and-mortar locations of Uli's Gelato was not an easy call, but networking helped Uli Nasibova create her next chapter.
Summer foot traffic has been “kinda funky" Michigan retailer says
Jul 19, 2023
Annie Lang Hartman, owner of stationery and gift store Wild Lettie, is hoping for a steadier flow of shoppers through the busy season.
Consumer spending is “all over the place,” chocolate shop owner says
Jul 7, 2023
Even with erratic demand, this Maine chocolatier is optimistic about a strong year for her business.
Advocates fight to save North America's Chinatowns
by
Kimberly Adams
and Richard Cunningham
Jul 5, 2023
Leaders from many of these struggling communities came together at the Chinatown Solidarity Conference to share ideas and support.