# April Ryan on The No Agenda Show

April Ryan comes up in 12 chapters across 10 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from November 2016 to August 2024.

- **Chapters:** 12
- **Episodes:** 10
- **Discussed:** November 2016 – August 2024
- **Related topics:** [Cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), [Don Lemon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/don-lemon.md), [Kamala Harris](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kamala-harris.md), [Donald Trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [Sarah Huckabee Sanders](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sarah-huckabee-sanders.md), [White House Press Corps](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/white-house-press-corps.md), [Abby Phillip](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/abby-phillip.md), [Ados](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ados.md), [African American](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/african-american.md), [Brian Williams](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brian-williams.md)

## Chapters 1–12 of 12

### Donald Trump, NABJ Interview and Racial Identity Debate

- **Episode:** [1683: Rainbow of Rockets](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1683-rainbow-of-rockets.md)
- **Published:** 2024-08-04
- **Time:** 30:22–36:32
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1683-rainbow-of-rockets/chapter/donald-trump-nabj-interview-and-racial-identity-debate.md

Donald Trump's interview with the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) sparked a debate over Kamala Harris's racial identity and her status as an American Descendant of Slavery (ADOS). The hosts discuss "colorism" and the "one drop rule," referencing a past CNN segment where Don Lemon and April Ryan argued over Harris's heritage. The segment suggests Trump is intentionally appealing to ADOS voters who feel marginalized by non-descendant Black politicians.

Keywords: [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [nabj](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nabj.md), [kamala harris](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kamala-harris.md), [ados](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ados.md), [don lemon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/don-lemon.md), [april ryan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/april-ryan.md)

### Kamala Harris Racial Identity, Don Lemon Debate

- **Episode:** [1153: Pink Pound](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1153-pink-pound.md)
- **Published:** 2019-07-07
- **Time:** 1:24:01–1:27:55
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1153-pink-pound/chapter/kamala-harris-racial-identity-don-lemon-debate.md

CNN's Don Lemon and April Ryan engaged in a heated debate regarding Senator Kamala Harris's racial identity. The discussion focused on the distinction between being "Black" and "African-American," specifically regarding Harris's Jamaican and South Asian heritage.

Keywords: [kamala harris](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kamala-harris.md), [don lemon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/don-lemon.md), [april ryan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/april-ryan.md), [african american](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/african-american.md), [racial identity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/racial-identity.md)

### Kamala Harris, Heritage Debate, Don Lemon

- **Episode:** [1113: Axe](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1113-axe.md)
- **Published:** 2019-02-17
- **Time:** 45:39–46:59
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1113-axe/chapter/kamala-harris-heritage-debate-don-lemon.md

Don Lemon and April Ryan engaged in a debate regarding the heritage of Senator Kamala Harris and whether she identifies as African-American. Harris was born in the United States to a father from Jamaica and a mother from India, and she spent part of her youth in Canada. The discussion centers on the definition of "African-American" and the history of the African diaspora in the Caribbean.

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### Kamala Harris, Identity Politics Debate

- **Episode:** [1112: El Valvador](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1112-el-valvador.md)
- **Published:** 2019-02-15
- **Time:** 34:27–40:19
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1112-el-valvador/chapter/kamala-harris-identity-politics-debate.md

Don Lemon and April Ryan engaged in a heated debate on CNN regarding Kamala Harris's heritage and whether she qualifies as "African-American." The discussion centered on whether Harris, born to Jamaican and Indian immigrants, shares the "Jim Crow" experience traditional to descendants of American slaves. Critics argue the debate is an attempt by the Democratic establishment to thin the primary field.

Keywords: [kamala harris](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kamala-harris.md), [don lemon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/don-lemon.md), [april ryan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/april-ryan.md), [jim crow](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jim-crow.md), [identity politics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/identity-politics.md), [cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md)

### Donald Trump Media Feud, Racism Allegations

- **Episode:** [1085: Transaged](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1085-transaged.md)
- **Published:** 2018-11-12
- **Time:** 6:03–8:52
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1085-transaged/chapter/donald-trump-media-feud-racism-allegations.md

Media outlets including NPR and CNN are promoting a narrative that President Donald Trump is racist based on his recent confrontations with black female reporters. Specific incidents involve testy exchanges with Abby Phillip, April Ryan, and Yamiche Alcindor. Critics argue the President singles out these journalists for personal attacks, while others suggest the media is "cheating" by melding separate events to create a specific meme.

Keywords: [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [jim acosta](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jim-acosta.md), [abby phillip](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/abby-phillip.md), [april ryan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/april-ryan.md), [npr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/npr.md), [yamiche alcindor](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/yamiche-alcindor.md)

### April Ryan, White House Press Safety and Security

- **Episode:** [1057: Heckler's Veto](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1057-heckler-s-veto.md)
- **Published:** 2018-08-09
- **Time:** 1:45:15–1:52:02
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1057-heckler-s-veto/chapter/april-ryan-white-house-press-safety-and-security.md

April Ryan and Don Lemon discussed the "surreal" nature of the White House press room, claiming that journalists' lives are in jeopardy due to Trump's rhetoric. Ryan, who has received taxpayer-funded security, argued that the "dignified" nature of the American people's business is being destroyed by the administration's attacks on the media.

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### April Ryan Comments, Melania Trump and Cultural Identity

- **Episode:** [1032: Going Vertical](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1032-going-vertical.md)
- **Published:** 2018-05-11
- **Time:** 2:26:01–2:28:12
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1032-going-vertical/chapter/april-ryan-comments-melania-trump-and-cultural-identity.md

White House correspondent April Ryan faced criticism for claiming that First Lady Melania Trump is "not culturally American." The comments were made during a discussion about the First Lady's "Be Best" initiative against cyberbullying. Critics question the definition of cultural identity for naturalized citizens.

Keywords: [april ryan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/april-ryan.md), [melania trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/melania-trump.md), urban radio network, [cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), [cyberbullying](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cyberbullying.md)

### April Ryan and Sarah Sanders Briefing Room Conflict

- **Episode:** [1031: Dog Dazer](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1031-dog-dazer.md)
- **Published:** 2018-05-07
- **Time:** 11:23–16:14
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1031-dog-dazer/chapter/april-ryan-and-sarah-sanders-briefing-room-conflict.md

Reporter April Ryan engaged in a heated exchange with Sarah Huckabee Sanders during a White House briefing regarding whether the Press Secretary was "blindsided" by Rudy Giuliani's comments. Ryan later appeared on CNN to describe the intensity of the room, while Sanders dismissed the line of questioning as personal. The interaction sparked a debate about the professional conduct of the White House Press Corps.

Keywords: [april ryan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/april-ryan.md), [sarah huckabee sanders](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sarah-huckabee-sanders.md), [white house press corps](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/white-house-press-corps.md), [cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), [rudy giuliani](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rudy-giuliani.md)

### Sean Spicer and April Ryan Exchange

- **Episode:** [916: Personfriend](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/916-personfriend.md)
- **Published:** 2017-03-30
- **Time:** 52:27–56:38
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/916-personfriend/chapter/sean-spicer-and-april-ryan-exchange.md

White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer had a tense exchange with reporter April Ryan regarding the Russia investigation. Spicer told Ryan to "stop shaking your head," leading to media accusations of sexism and "microaggressions." Brian Williams and other commentators framed the incident as Spicer being hostile toward a "grown woman" and a respected journalist.

Keywords: [sean spicer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sean-spicer.md), [april ryan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/april-ryan.md), [white house press corps](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/white-house-press-corps.md), [russia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russia.md), [brian williams](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brian-williams.md)

### April Ryan, CNN Interview on Professionalism

- **Episode:** [916: Personfriend](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/916-personfriend.md)
- **Published:** 2017-03-30
- **Time:** 56:39–1:00:02
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/916-personfriend/chapter/april-ryan-cnn-interview-on-professionalism.md

April Ryan appeared on CNN to discuss her confrontation with Sean Spicer, claiming the "friendly adversarial" relationship in the press room is gone. She asserted that she has "no agenda" and covers all things presidential. The hosts critique her for making the story about herself while simultaneously claiming it is not about her.

Keywords: [april ryan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/april-ryan.md), [cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), [journalism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/journalism.md), [white house](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/white-house.md), [microaggression](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/microaggression.md)

### Hillary Clinton, Maxine Waters and April Ryan Defense

- **Episode:** [916: Personfriend](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/916-personfriend.md)
- **Published:** 2017-03-30
- **Time:** 1:00:02–1:03:02
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/916-personfriend/chapter/hillary-clinton-maxine-waters-and-april-ryan-defense.md

Hillary Clinton publicly defended April Ryan and Maxine Waters, stating that women of color have faced a lifetime of "indignities." Ryan responded to Clinton's comments on Twitter with the word "preach." The hosts argue that Clinton is attempting to return to campaign-style identity politics to stay relevant.

Keywords: [hillary clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hillary-clinton.md), [maxine waters](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/maxine-waters.md), [april ryan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/april-ryan.md), [racism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/racism.md), indignities

### Media Bias, FBI Russia Investigation, MLK Comparisons

- **Episode:** [874: Trump Trope](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/874-trump-trope.md)
- **Published:** 2016-11-04
- **Time:** 14:37–17:50
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/874-trump-trope/chapter/media-bias-fbi-russia-investigation-mlk-comparisons.md

Gayle King and other media figures are criticized for suggesting a double standard in FBI investigations despite reports that the bureau found no direct link between Donald Trump and Russia. April Ryan's comparison of the current FBI scrutiny of Hillary Clinton to the historical harassment of Martin Luther King Jr. is dismissed as an inappropriate and hyperbolic narrative.

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