Rod Curry
Investigative Photojournalist
Washington, D.C.
Rod, a native Michigander, is an investigative photojournalist for InvestigateTV based in Washington, D.C. His journalism career began in Madison, Wisconsin, then took him to New Orleans and most recently to D.C. working at WUSA9. He is the winner of three Emmy awards.
He graduated from Xavier University with a bachelor’s degree in Electronic Media.
Updated: Aug. 17, 2026 at 1:21 PM EDT
|By Joce Sterman, Daniela Molina, Scotty Smith, Rod Curry and Abigail Roedersheimer
Turnout gear meant to protect firefighters on duty is raising questions among the industry as potential links to cancer arise.
Updated: Jun. 8, 2026 at 3:11 PM EDT
|By Caresse Jackman and Rod Curry
Nearly 25 years after 9/11, survivors and responders say federal staffing cuts have slowed claims that can determine access to critical medical care for related illnesses.
Updated: Apr. 17, 2026 at 1:05 PM EDT
|By Caresse Jackman, Daniela Molina and Rod Curry
Ohio Rep. Shontel Brown is pushing the “Health Hair Act” to ban formaldehyde in hair straightening products after repeated FDA delays. She says the toxic chemicals endanger salon workers and disproportionately harm Black and Latina women.













