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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Super Tuesday and Beyond
Friday, March 06, 2020
It's Biden versus Sanders for the Democratic nomination.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.