Andres O'Hara

Andres is an associate producer on The Takeaway, where he pitches and produces segments on news, politics, immigration, culture and more. 

Before joining The Takeaway, Andres spent years producing arts and culture programming for WNYC. He has piloted podcasts and launched new shows. His work has appeared on The New Yorker Radio Hour, Studio 360, Gothamist, Milk Street Radio, Eater, and Slate. He has also managed live events at the Greene Space, and produced partnerships with Symphony Space. 

He has also produced Spanish to English translations for WNYC, Gothamist, The Takeaway, The New Yorker Radio Hour, and The United States of Anxiety.

You can follow him on twitter at @andresputnik and email him at anohara@wnyc.org

Andres O'Hara appears in the following:

Bryan Washington at a Houston Ice House

Friday, June 16, 2023

Is it possible to survive in Houston without air-conditioning? Washington, a celebrated young writer, introduces non-natives to an open-air bar and community space called an ice house.

How African Americans, and African Immigrants, Are Fighting Against Undercounts

Wednesday, April 01, 2020

The 2020 census will have a significant impact on the distribution of political, and economic, resources for years to come. But the rollout has been mired in controversy and confusion.

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How Unarmed Police Officers Abroad Diffuse Tense Situations

Thursday, March 26, 2020

In Scotland, violent crime is a big problem, but the vast majority of police officers in Scotland, and throughout the U.K. do not carry guns.

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How Chicago's Consent Decree Affects Guns and Policing

Wednesday, March 25, 2020

The Trump administration has largely limited these federal consent decrees over the past few years.

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The Big Challenges Latin America Faces with Coronavirus

Wednesday, March 25, 2020

In Latin America, the reported number of cases has remained low, and not all governments are taking precautions. Some leaders don’t seem to be taking the risks very seriously, either. 

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How Lax Gun Laws Weigh on Police Officers

Tuesday, March 24, 2020

Officers across the country will need to begin to enforce orders on social distancing, and the surge in gun sales could weigh on their minds.

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How Police Officers Are Trained to Use Their Guns

Monday, March 23, 2020

The ways that police officers are trained in using their firearms can have a big impact on the ways they use their guns in the field.

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Super Tuesday and Beyond

Friday, March 06, 2020

It's Biden versus Sanders for the Democratic nomination. 

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Politics with Amy Walter: Super Tuesday and Beyond

Friday, March 06, 2020

It's Biden versus Sanders for the Democratic nomination. 

Why Many Restaurant Workers Will Go to Work Sick

Tuesday, March 03, 2020

For many restaurant workers, taking a sick day could mean losing wages, or worse.

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What Harvey Weinstein's Rape Conviction Means for the #MeToo Movement

Tuesday, February 25, 2020

Weinstein’s case has become synonymous with the #MeToo era. Yesterday’s verdict is a historic moment for the women at the center of this trial and survivors everywhere.

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What Roger Stone's Criminal Sentence Means for the DOJ

Thursday, February 20, 2020

President Trump has publicly denounced the judge in the case, the prosecutors, and even the jury forewoman.

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Mixed Messages As Secretary Pompeo Visits Africa

Wednesday, February 19, 2020

It’s only the second visit by a Secretary of State during this administration.

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The Exploitative Contracts Between Strippers and Strip Clubs

Monday, February 17, 2020

Genea Sky fell from a 15-foot pole in Dallas. As a contract worker, she cannot access workers compensation or employee insurance. 

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Why Millennials Love Greeting Cards

Thursday, February 13, 2020

After Christmas, Valentine’s Day is the second most popular holiday for sending cards. An estimated 145 million cards will be exchanged tomorrow. 

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A New Wave of Plays Takes On the Immigration Crisis

Wednesday, February 12, 2020

From ICE raids, to electronic surveillance, to the fate of DACA recipients, theater performances have been placing migrant stories center-stage.

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CTE: The State of the Science

Tuesday, February 04, 2020

Another NFL season is over, but chronic traumatic encephalopathy, often associated with repeated head injuries from football, remains in the news.

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Why Boris Johnson and Trump are Butting Heads on Trade

Thursday, January 30, 2020

While much of the rhetoric around Brexit has been about isolationism, the split also means that Britain has to create new trade agreements with countries around the world.

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How to Write About Experiences Other Than Your Own

Monday, January 27, 2020

After the controversy around "American Dirt," we wanted to discuss how people can successfully write about identities and experiences outside of their own.

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The Threats That Journalists Face for Reporting on the Government

Thursday, January 23, 2020

As civil unrest and protests have grown, in places like Hong Kong, Chile, and Lebanon, governments have cracked down on reporters as well as protesters.

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