Arwa Gunja, a New York City-based producer for the public radio program “The Takeaway,” will report on the social and religious implications of France’s decision a year ago to ban women from wearing burqas, or traditional Muslim coverings. Gunja has helped coordinate the program's coverage of the Arab Spring, the tenth anniversary of 9/11 and issues of race and religion. Previously, Gunja was a producer at National Public Radio, working at various programs including “Morning Edition” and “Tell Me More.” She was also part of the network's election team, covering the 2008 presidential election and inauguration. You can follow her on Twitter @Arwa_Gunja.