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Ryan Vasquez

@ryancvasquez

WWNO and WRKF News Director |Formerly WUFT-FM and Alabama Public Radio | Instructor at the University of Florida

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Journalist here working on a project! Please RT :) I'm looking to hear about local historians (AL, LA or MS) or young people in advocacy work that you think need to be highlighted. Tag them or send me a DM about them and their work!

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was on WWL-TV this morning to talk about my new podcast BITTER JAGUAR, investigating the shooting of Denver Smith and Leonard Brown at Southern University in 1972 (link to show in thread)

was on <a href="/WWLTV/">WWL-TV</a> this morning to talk about my new podcast BITTER JAGUAR, investigating the shooting of Denver Smith and Leonard Brown at Southern University in 1972 (link to show in thread)
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52 years ago today, law enforcement shot and killed two students on Southern University's campus during a peaceful protest. Denver Smith and Leonard Brown had their whole lives ahead of them. These stories matter. And they still hold lessons for us today. wwno.org/podcast/bitter…

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🚨BREAKING🚨 The Louisiana Department of Health has forbid its staff from promoting COVID, flu or mpox vaccines. It's a dramatic shift in vaccine policy, and a strict and sweeping ban that applies to all aspects of the health department's work. npr.org/sections/shots…

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I talked to a pedicab driver who had just dropped off a fare at canal and bourbon right as the truck turned. A harrowing story. My latest on what he saw in the first moment of the attack — how he’s trying to recover from the impact. wwno.org/wwno/2025-01-0…

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Here’s a reel where you can hear Tyler tell his story in his own words. You should watch this. It’s more than just what he saw — it’s how he’s working to recover

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Here’s an update on the progress Louisiana DOTD is making on the interstates here in Baton Rouge! A reminder to NOT drive on any roads if you don’t have to so crews can continue to work safely! WAFB

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story on Morning Edition this morning about extra security costs impacting independent Mardi Gras parades Appreciate the thoughtful opening from Steve Inskeep npr.org/2025/02/20/nx-…

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in the netherlands for a reporting trip on harm reduction and opioid use, went to a small Dutch village and got to catch the Carnaval celebrations. here's a short fun piece on what I found there: wwno.org/wwno/2025-03-0…

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We’re hiring New Orleans Public Radio 89.3 WRKF! If you have experience in covering the environment and/or coastal communities come join us in New Orleans. First review is this Friday. wwno.org/careers-and-vo…

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"THE GULF":Attached to this post is a current satellite image of the "Gulf". Impressive view of towering thunderstorms. As we approach the beginning of the hurricane season (June 1), we will have to refer to the "Gulf" often. Thankfully, most of us around here just call it "the

"THE GULF":Attached to this post is a current satellite image of the "Gulf". Impressive view of towering thunderstorms.

As we approach the beginning of the hurricane season (June 1), we will have to refer to the "Gulf" often. Thankfully, most of us around here just call it "the
Aneri Pattani (@aneripattani) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Very excited to present Investigative Reporters & Editors next month with Ed Mahon & drew hawkins! We'll be sharing 60 rapid-fire ideas for stories on opioid settlement money & public health topics in 60 minutes. You'll walk away with inspiration for quick turns, features & investigations.

Very excited to present <a href="/IRE_NICAR/">Investigative Reporters & Editors</a> next month with <a href="/edmahonreporter/">Ed Mahon</a> &amp; <a href="/WAdrewhawkins/">drew hawkins</a>! We'll be sharing 60 rapid-fire ideas for stories on opioid settlement money &amp; public health topics in 60 minutes. You'll walk away with inspiration for quick turns, features &amp; investigations.
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Listen to PAR President Steven Procopio speak on Louisiana Illuminator || bsky @lailluminator podcast, The Light Switch about bills moving through the Legislature that would dramatically change the state’s ethics laws. #lagov #lalege podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the…

@rosemarywestwood.bsky.social (@rosiewestwood) 's Twitter Profile Photo

New Orleans folks are the absolute best, and this is one of those stories that was an absolute joy to report. Cheers to all of Pope Leo XIV's new cousins šŸ˜‚ My latest for NPR npr.org/2025/06/03/nx-…

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What do you love about New Orleans? Whether you left the city or stayed after Katrina, we want to hear from you. We’re asking NPR listeners from near and far to share love letters to the city. Visit wwno.org/loveletters and tell us what the city means to you, then and now.

What do you love about New Orleans? Whether you left the city or stayed after Katrina, we want to hear from you. We’re asking NPR listeners from near and far to share love letters to the city.

Visit wwno.org/loveletters and tell us what the city means to you, then and now.