Ryan Andrew Wilde

Associate Producer

Ryan Andrew Wilde appears in the following:

Cheating Scandals Have Rocked the Worlds of Poker, Fishing, and Chess

Thursday, October 06, 2022

We hear about what is behind the cheating scandals and what they say about this cultural moment in America.

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Angelica Ross is Making History in Her Broadway Debut

Wednesday, October 05, 2022

The new Roxie Hart in the Broadway musical "Chicago," is played by the first openly Trans woman to hold a leading role in a major Broadway musical. 

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President Biden's Student Loan Forgiveness Plan Hits Obstacles

Tuesday, October 04, 2022

In a reversal last week, The Biden Administration scaled back the program amidst legal challenges from several GOP-led states.

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Russia Illegally Annexes Four Regions of Ukraine

Monday, October 03, 2022

On Friday, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced the annexation of 4 territories of Ukraine.  The move was widely condemned by the international community as illegal.

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Patina Miller's Witchy Return to Broadway in "Into the Woods"

Friday, September 30, 2022

After an 8 year break, the Tony Award-winning Broadway star returns as The Witch in a reprisal of "Into the Woods."

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Federal Judge Allows Plan To Put Teens at Angola

Thursday, September 29, 2022

A recent decision from a federal judge allows Louisiana's Governor to move ahead with a plan to relocate incarcerated teens to a facility on the grounds of the state’s penitentiary.

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Pete Souza on "The West Wing and Beyond"

Wednesday, September 28, 2022

Former White House photographer for President Reagan and President Obama discusses his new book of photos from "The West Wing and Beyond: What I Saw Inside The Presidency."

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Why Are People "Quiet Quitting" Their Jobs?

Tuesday, September 27, 2022

The TikTok buzzword, "Quiet Quitting" is a trend that refers to not actually quitting, but doing only the requirements of the job description.

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"Desahogos" From Puerto Ricans

Friday, September 23, 2022

Following another devastating hurricane, we speak with La Brega podcast host Alana Casanova-Burgess and hear "desahogos" or "vents," from the Puerto Rican diaspora.

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No Black Congressional Representation in America's Blackest City

Wednesday, September 21, 2022

Detroit, the U.S.'s largest majority African American city—77% percent of residents are Black—is likely to be without Black leadership in Congress for the first time in nearly 70 years.

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Dispatch From Puerto Rico

Tuesday, September 20, 2022

5 years after Hurricane Maria, Puerto Rico has been hit by another hurricane, Hurricane Fiona. We get the latest from a reporter on the ground.

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School Principles: School Lunch

Thursday, September 15, 2022

Federal free school lunch waivers are ending which will impact millions of kids. We explore the history of school lunch, policy, and hear listeners share their memories of school lunch.

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Is Russia Losing The War?

Wednesday, September 14, 2022

Ukraine's has recently regained large swaths of territory previously lost to Russia in a recent counteroffensive. We speak with an expert on Russia about the latest developments.

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It's Been 10 Years Since The Benghazi Attacks

Tuesday, September 13, 2022

The attacks on the U.S. Consulate in Benghazi, Libya by militants which killed 4 Americans continues to reverberate through our politics. We speak with a former U.S. diplomat to Libya.

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An Off The Field NFL Season Kickoff Guide

Thursday, September 08, 2022

The NFL season begins today, but the league's handling of social and political issues have cast a shadow over the game.

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What Should We Do?

Wednesday, September 07, 2022

We speak with Peter Levine about his new book "What Should We Do? A Theory of Civic Life," which explores how groups can reason together, cooperate, act collectively, and compel change.

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An American History of Debt Relief

Wednesday, September 07, 2022

President Biden's recent announcement to forgive some student debt has sparked strong reactions. We explore student loan forgiveness within an American historical context of debt relief.

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A Major Drought in China is Causing Massive Disruptions

Friday, September 02, 2022

Due to the drought, in southwestern China the Yangtze River has dropped too low for supply ships, rolling power blackouts have been instituted, and the price of bok choy has doubled.

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What Do Young Voters Want In 2022?

Wednesday, August 31, 2022

Voter turnout amongst those ages 18-29 has been trending upwards, but historically it lags behind older generations. We explore what young voters want in 2022 with 2 Gen Z activists.

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Why The Boy Scouts Are Selling Off Land

Monday, August 29, 2022

Under financial strain from a mountain of lawsuits alleging sexual abuse, local Boy Scouts chapters are selling off land to contribute to a $2.7 billion dollar victim compensation fund.

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