Ryan Andrew Wilde

Associate Producer

Ryan Andrew Wilde appears in the following:

The House Still Has No Speaker

Thursday, January 05, 2023

As of Thursday morning, there is still no speaker of the House. This is the third day of the House of Representatives’ new two-year session, and so far, it is in a state of limbo. 

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Capitalism, Violence, and Sports as Spectacle

Wednesday, January 04, 2023

On Monday, NFL player Damar Hamlin collapsed on the field during play.  We speak to a sociologist about how this incident is part of the business of violent sports.

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Replay: Deaf Concert-Goers Can Feel the Beat

Friday, December 30, 2022

Vibrating "Haptic Suits" can provide a greater connection to music for deaf and hard of hearing communities and break down barriers between hearing and deaf concert-goers.

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Replay: Mason, Tennessee is Fighting for its Future

Thursday, December 29, 2022

Mason, Tennessee is a small town of 1300 in West Tennessee. Last month, the Tennessee Comptroller seized control of Mason’s finances after the town refused to surrender its charter.

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'Tis the Season... of Sickness

Friday, December 23, 2022

The tripledemic is continuing to take a toll. We speak with an epidemiologist about the latest and hear how public policy around health crises may be shaped in the future.

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LOOK BACK AT IT: Angola, Dragphobia

Thursday, December 22, 2022

This week, we're getting updates about a story on juveniles being moved to an adult prison in Louisiana, and more recent examples of Dragphobia around the U.S.

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The Fight for the Soul of the Republican Party

Tuesday, December 20, 2022

With former President Trump being referred for criminal charges by the January 6th committee, and discord within the Party, the future of the Republican Party feels uncertain.

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Anti-Abortion Activists are Targeting the FDA

Monday, December 19, 2022

Anti-abortion activists have filed a federal lawsuit against the FDA in Texas, targeting abortion pills.  It could have implications for all 50 states.

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How Trains Built America's Labor Movement

Friday, December 16, 2022

If we listen closely, we can hear the story of America in the rumble of the country's trains. All aboard The Takeaway Train!

Iran's Protesters Face Escalating Oppression

Thursday, December 15, 2022

Will Iran’s execution of protesters deter those demanding change or will it fuel their determination?

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Is a Recession Inevitable?

Wednesday, December 14, 2022

Yesterday President Biden touted his economic policies as effective in slowing down inflation. But other indicators suggest that Americans are struggling. 

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The Golden Globes Return

Tuesday, December 13, 2022

After controversies surrounding ethical lapses, and a lack of diversity, NBC pulled its airing of the 2022 Golden Globes. They return in 2023. We break down the storylines and nominees.

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There Ain't No Medicine!

Monday, December 12, 2022

As the "tripledemic" of the flu, RSV, and COVID-19 surges, parts of the country are seeing a medicine shortage, which is especially affecting children's medicines.

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Brittney Griner is Home

Friday, December 09, 2022

Brittney Griner was released from Russian custody in a prisoner exchange on Thursday morning after nearly 10 months of detainment and imprisonment. 

How Moore v. Harper Could Reshape Democracy

Thursday, December 08, 2022

The Supreme Court began hearing oral arguments this week in Moore v. Harper. A decision could have major consequences on redistricting, voting rights, and election integrity.

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Reverend Al Sharpton is "Loudmouth"

Wednesday, December 07, 2022

The new documentary, "Loudmouth," highlights the career and activism of Sharpton. We hear from the Reverend and the filmmaker.

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Congressman-elect Maxwell Alejandro Frost on Representing Gen Z in Congress

Tuesday, December 06, 2022

The 25-year-old will serve as the U.S. Representative for Florida's 10th Congressional District, becoming the first ever Gen Z-er to serve in Congress.

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The Prospect of Peace Talks

Monday, December 05, 2022

Last week President Biden signaled a willingness to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin, but Russia and Ukraine remain far apart on conditions to begin negotiations.

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The Potential of a Railroad Worker Strike: U.S. Economy Could Lose $2 Billion Per Day

Monday, November 28, 2022

After a Biden Administration brokered deal fell apart, railroad workers are threatening to strike as soon as December 9th over worker benefits.

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Ukrainians Are Bracing For Winter

Wednesday, November 23, 2022

Russia's intensified attacks on civilian infrastructure have left millions without power as the cold winter months begin. We hear how Ukrainians are dealing on the ground.

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