Regina (she/her) is a Producer 1 for Notes from America with Kai Wright.
Regina began her radio career as an intern for The Brian Lehrer Show. She was then asked to continue as an assistant producer for the show before transitioning to the United States of Anxiety, which became Notes from America. She assists in pitching, booking, and prepping the conversations featured on the show. She has also become a featured presence in the show's opening montage as well as in other elements of the show.
Regina is a first generation American with roots in Ghana. She currently lives in the Washington D.C. area with her fiancé and her dog. She is a proud graduate of New York University's Global Liberal Studies program with a concentration in Critical Creative Production and minor in Social Work — and she likes to mention it any chance she can. When not out gathering vox, Regina enjoys discovering new music on Spotify, listening to her favorite podcasts, traveling, and watching reality tv.
Regina de Heer appears in the following:
Dear Listener: A Celebration of Our Best Moments with You
Monday, December 16, 2024
From holiday sing-alongs to your personal stories, the best part of this show is hearing from our listeners. Before we wrap up, we revisit some special moments — led by you.
We Could End AIDS. So Why Are People Still Dying?
Monday, December 02, 2024
Decades later, AIDS is still with us and its status as an epidemic remains accurate. In this episode, we learn why that is from two women and a young man born with HIV.
An America Without Police is Safer Than You Think
Monday, November 25, 2024
If we actually abolish the police, would we be safe? Safer? We ask three experts to break down what a world beyond policing looks like.
A Majority of Voters Have Endorsed Cruelty. So Now What?
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
What do the results of the presidential election tell us about our country? A veteran movement organizer reflects on what feels like a rejection of her core values.
Live From Atlanta: GA Politics, a Growing Gender Gap and Scenes From Spelhouse Homecoming's Tailgate
Monday, October 28, 2024
The widening gender gap in our politics may sway the 2024 presidential election. We travel to the heart of one swing state to discuss the factors contributing to the divide.
Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Journey to the Supreme Court Has Been a ‘Lovely One’
Monday, October 14, 2024
The newest Supreme Court Justice talks about her ambition from a young age, being an inheritor of Civil RIghts Movement, the court she entered and so much more.
Gen Z’s Political Priorities Feel Both Fresh and Familiar
Monday, September 30, 2024
Meet members of Gen Z — the youngest group of Americans eligible to vote in this year’s election — and learn about what drives them to engage with politics right now.
Megan Thee Stallion, Kid Rock, and the Musical Politics of Kamala Harris and Donald Trump
Monday, August 12, 2024
From “Hotties for Harris" to “American Bad Ass,” this year’s presidential election has quite a soundtrack. We add everything in between to this year’s NFA Summer Playlist.
How Black People Built American Democracy: A Juneteenth Celebration
Monday, June 17, 2024
Barbara Jordan’s name may not ring a bell for many people today, but the late Congresswoman from Texas was a pivotal figure at a pivotal time in our national history.
Message Received: Listener Questions About Trump, What ‘The Wiz’ Means and Stories About Summer
Thursday, June 13, 2024
Every week, we ask you to talk to us. Host Kai Wright spends some time responding to listener messages from our various inboxes.
Tony-Nominated Playwright Branden Jacobs-Jenkins on Using Theater to Make Sense of Nonsense
Monday, June 10, 2024
Ten years after its original staging, “Appropriate” has received eight Tony Award nominations. Playwright Branden Jacobs-Jenkins talks about the moments of his life that inspired it.
Is Donald Trump's Historic Felony Conviction Just a Part of Our New Political Normal?
Monday, June 03, 2024
A majority of voters polled about Donald Trump’s felony conviction say the outcome of his hush money trial didn’t sway their opinion of the former president.
What Does It Mean To Be Free?
Monday, May 27, 2024
Author Ayana Mathis' novel, The Unsettled, is an intergenerational story centered around one Black family’s struggle to find freedom in the 1980s.
What ‘The Wiz’ Was And Is to Black Culture
Sunday, May 05, 2024
For nearly 50 years, “The Wiz” has been a staple in Black families. To celebrate its return to Broadway, we take calls about your connections to the show and discuss its legacy.
Amber Ruffin Talks ‘The Wiz’ Revival, Writing for ‘Late Night,’ and Representation in Comedy
Monday, April 15, 2024
The comedian breaks down how her long career writing and performing as a Black woman prepared her for her new venture: bringing the Black cult-classic, "The Wiz," back to Broadway.
Comedian Bassem Youssef’s Honest Reflection on Fame, the Pressure of Representation, and What it Means to be American
Monday, April 01, 2024
The Egyptian American satirist struggles to separate his comedy from the war in Gaza during a worldwide tour.
We Could End AIDS. So Why Are People Still Dying?
Friday, March 01, 2024
If the problem of HIV and AIDS were still primarily a medical one, it’d be over. So why is the disease still spreading and what can be done about it?
Leading with Love: Care and Compassion in the Early Days of AIDS
Sunday, February 25, 2024
Where institutions failed at the onset of the AIDS epidemic, individuals led with love to respond in their communities. What did that look like and what can we learn from the experience?
Intercultural Relationships Are More Common, But Are They Less Taboo?
Monday, February 12, 2024
For Valentine’s Day, we hear your love stories about dating across racial and cultural differences…and what you’ve learned about yourself in these relationships.
Reclaiming Woke: Celebrating The Legacy Of Martin Luther King Jr. Live At The Apollo
Monday, January 15, 2024
At the center of our culture wars lies a single word: woke. But how was it turned from a call to action for Black folks to a political slur – and is it too late to reclaim it?
