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Ryan McKenna

@rwmckenna.bsky.social
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Media Relations in DC. • If you're not thinking, you're tanking. • News presented for information does not imply endorsement • St. Bonaventure alum

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Ryan McKenna @rwmckenna.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
@nytimes.com, it is imperative that you put a warning before today’s episode of The Daily, as it contains a detailed description of a suicide attempt. If anyone seeing this need to talk to someone, please call or text the suicide prevention hotline at 988.
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Nina Jankowicz @ninajankowicz.com · 30/07/2026
This morning, the Senate will hold a confirmation hearing for Sarah Rogers to lead the US Agency for Global Media. She's been branded a free speech crusader but she's just another MAGA loyalist only concerned with protecting the speech of Trump and his allies. www.thewayfinder.net/p/the-maga-l...
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The MAGA Loyalist Poised to Control US Foreign Broadcasting
Sarah Rogers has been branded a free speech champion. Her record tells a different story.
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Ben Collins @bencollins.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
First episode of Emergency is up by itself, btw. New episode Thursday night at 8 ET.
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Emergency with Tim Heidecker - ALEX JONES POPPED LIKE A BALLON
YouTube video by InfoWars
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Ryan McKenna @rwmckenna.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
Execution: Spinal Tap
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Ryan McKenna @rwmckenna.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
Saw "Supergirl" last night with my 13-year-old daughter and we both loved it. Colorful, funny, emotional, and a great expansion of the DCU into Krypton and beyond. The Kal-El/Kara contrast is fascinating. Maybe Ma & Pa Kent are the real heroes here, @jamesgunn.bsky.social?
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Save VOA @savevoa.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
“Voice of America has been decimated. Insiders explain why bringing back the essential news source will be difficult.” By Ike Allen - Washingtonian.
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Peek Inside the July Issue
On newsstands now!
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Sarah Anderson @sarahanderson.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
Ronni Moffitt's life was cut short at 25 when she was killed in 1976 by agents of the Pinochet dictatorship while on her way to work at @ips-dc.org. A Chilean judge has just sentenced 3 men for her murder. Proud to work for an org that doesn't stop fighting for justice. ips-dc.org/ips-applauds...
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Ryan McKenna @rwmckenna.bsky.social · 20/06/2026
@ghweldon.bsky.social gets a slow clap for this spot-on recap. Exactly the right amount of data and snark I needed to prep for Sunday.
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Ryan McKenna @rwmckenna.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
You don't say...
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Ryan McKenna @rwmckenna.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
It's been a year since we re***nanced. When will the spam calls stop, or can someone please, please, PLEASE help us to get rid of them. They interrupt every aspect of our lives.
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Ryan McKenna @rwmckenna.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
Imagine the amount of actual sports journalism they could accomplish for this kind of money.
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Ryan McKenna @rwmckenna.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
Alexei Navalny would have turned 50 today. He spent his life exposing corruption and refusing to be silenced, and it cost him everything. June 4 also marks the 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown. A fitting day to remember the courage it takes to challenge power. #HumanRights #Democracy
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Ryan McKenna @rwmckenna.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
Seeing some criticism regarding why the press pool does not push back against this treatment of David. My thoughts on why: 1. David's impeccable reputation within the press community. 2. POTUS has done this so much that it becomes just a daily part of life as a WH Correspondent.
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Institute for Policy Studies @ips-dc.org · 13/05/2026
This April, representatives from countries around the world met in Santa Marta, Colombia to discuss phasing out fossil fuels—a vision that reveals how behind the curve the U.S. really is when it comes to climate policy. IPS climate expert Basav Sen on @inthesetimes.com
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While the U.S. Doubles Down on Fossil Fuels, Other Countries Are Charting a Path Away From Them
The recent Santa Marta conference in Colombia was the world’s first diplomatic conference expressly dedicated to phasing out fossil fuels.
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Ryan McKenna @rwmckenna.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
First day in the office for me in my new media relations position at @ips-dc.org.
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Ryan McKenna @rwmckenna.bsky.social · 03/04/2026
Let’s not forget the vital role the Artemis II backup crew plays. Clockwise from left: Hercules Willie Scott Lorraine Baines-McFly Lamar Latrelle Avery Bishop and… (checks notes) The Joker
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Ryan McKenna @rwmckenna.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
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Ryan McKenna @rwmckenna.bsky.social · 29/10/2025
Please stop ranking actors who have played #Superman. You're missing the bigger picture.
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The Conversation U.S. @us.theconversation.com · 26/10/2025
Strictly separating personal and professional life can hurt people with mental illness — and for many, it’s simply unrealistic. Identifying a trusted colleague, supervisor or human resources representative can be an important first step in managing your mental health at work.
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Navigating mental illness in the workplace can be tricky, but employees are entitled to accommodations
It’s difficult to manage the stressors of work if you’re struggling with your mental health. Here are some recommendations for how to seek support.
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Ryan McKenna @rwmckenna.bsky.social · 21/10/2025
You might see me at this event, @nahaltoosi.bsky.social: drafthouse.com/dc-metro-are...
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Alamo Drafthouse Cinema
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Ryan McKenna @rwmckenna.bsky.social · 14/09/2025
Welcome to my world.
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Ryan McKenna @rwmckenna.bsky.social · 14/09/2025
I hope @ericjgeller.com's right because #Andor was everything he says in this #Emmy preview. I hope Eric is wrong because Disney has a terrible habit of over-correcting when something hits the mark like Andor has.
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Ryan McKenna @rwmckenna.bsky.social · 16/07/2025
I just described the original #DeepPurple music which was featured in the just-released #StrangerThings teaser trailer as a "banger." Have I use the term correctly? youtu.be/OorZcOzNcgE?...
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Ryan McKenna @rwmckenna.bsky.social · 21/05/2025
I'm sorry but I cannot support this thesis. Not when I can read the all about Devlin McGregor Pharmaceuticals here: devlinmacgregor.com That company is a monster.
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Provasic – Devlin Macgregor Pharmaceuticals
Provasic – Devlin Macgregor Pharmaceuticals
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Ryan McKenna @rwmckenna.bsky.social · 21/05/2025
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Ryan McKenna @rwmckenna.bsky.social · 21/05/2025
This horrendous #UELfinal is on the manager. Amorim said back in January that it would get worse before it gets better- setting the bar so low and then somehow finding a way to crawl under it. A feckless performance. #MUFC
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Ryan McKenna @rwmckenna.bsky.social · 15/05/2025
C-SPAN is an essential source for transparent, unfiltered coverage of government and political events. In today’s polarized media landscape, access to unbiased coverage is more important than ever. It’s long overdue to make it more accessible. www.vanityfair.com/news/story/c...
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“It’s About Keeping C-SPAN Alive”: Behind the Network’s Beef With Google
Despite fans across the aisle—including Trump—the cable network’s financial path is “not sustainable,” per CEO Sam Feist, as platforms like YouTube TV and Hulu aren’t carrying it. The situation, says ...
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Ryan McKenna @rwmckenna.bsky.social · 30/04/2025
Have I been mispronouncing Mkhitaryan's name this whole time? @uefachampions.bsky.social
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Brian Stelter @brianstelter.bsky.social · 29/04/2025
Live streams of Canadian election night coverage: CBC: youtube.com/watch?v=SATB... CTV: youtube.com/watch?v=kWUG... Global News: youtube.com/watch?v=tHOF...
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Ryan McKenna @rwmckenna.bsky.social · 25/04/2025
I feel attacked. (she's not wrong.)
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Ryan McKenna @rwmckenna.bsky.social · 19/04/2025
Hello everyone! I have updated my #Linktree profile so those of you who have reached out and connected can get to know a little bit more about me, both in and out of the office. linktr.ee/rwmckenna
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Ryan McKenna @rwmckenna.bsky.social · 17/04/2025
I can’t with this team. #MUFC
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The Wilson Center @wilsoncenter.org · 07/04/2025
Dear Members and Friends of the Wilson Center,

As you probably know, the Wilson Center is complying with a March 14th Executive Order to reduce to its minimum statutory functions.

As a result, we are no longer continuing with planned Wilson Center programming and activities.

The Wilson Center will maintain a few fellowships to continue our statutory mandate to produce scholarship-driven analysis to inform and support public policy.

Thank you for your support.
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Ryan McKenna @rwmckenna.bsky.social · 14/03/2025
Mark Carney officially replaces Justin Trudeau as Prime Minister, facing a tough fight against Conservatives. With US-Canada trade tensions escalating, what’s next? @xavierdelgado.bsky.social of the @wilsoncenter.org breaks it down. 🎙️👇 #cdnpoli #uscanada www.youtube.com/watch?v=IBXL...
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Mark Carney to Lead Canada Amid Rising Trade Tensions With US
YouTube video by WoodrowWilsonCenter
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Global Europe Program @wilsoncentergep.bsky.social · 12/03/2025
TOMORROW at 11AM | Join us for an online discussion with Christoph von Marschall, @tbenner.bsky.social and Robin Quinville on the future of Germany's foreign policy in the wake of the elections. RSVP ⤵️
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Germany’s Election Aftermath: Implications for Foreign Policy
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Ryan McKenna @rwmckenna.bsky.social · 10/03/2025
Can confirm. Cost me less than $20 to get started and setup my own domain on @bsky.app. It will be an annual cost, but worth it for the autonomy.
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Ryan McKenna @rwmckenna.bsky.social · 09/03/2025
Need to take a moment and slow clap the pool reports coming out of Florida from @michaelbirnbaum.bsky.social Makes me want to stream some old Bob Ross episodes.
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Elizabeth Newbury @enewb.bsky.social · 02/03/2025
Some quck recommendations for those attending #SXSWEdu for the first time. Add your own! 1. Try not to studf your schedule. Yes, there is a lot to see. Yes, there are amazing talks. But some of the best moments are in the hallway over coffee or a talk just outside your expertise.
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Axios @axios.com · 26/02/2025
The Washington Post's Opinion Section editor David Shipley resigned after owner Jeff Bezos mandated the section prioritize two topics, personal liberties and free markets, and not publish dissenting views in those areas.
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WaPo Opinion Editor resigns after Jeff Bezos announces changes to Opinion section
Bezos is reshaping The Post's opinion coverage, which has focused on politics and policy for decades.
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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 25/02/2025
Breaking news: Ukraine and the U.S. have agreed to a framework for an expansive minerals deal, according to a Ukrainian official and another person familiar with the matter. The White House has not confirmed the agreement.
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Ukraine and U.S. agree to framework for minerals deal, Ukrainian official says
The White House has not confirmed the agreement and did not respond immediately to request for comment.
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Global Europe Program @wilsoncentergep.bsky.social · 24/02/2025
What do the results of the #German federal #election mean for the future of German-US relations? Read the excellent analysis by Robin Quinville for the @wilsoncenter.org. Full article ⤵️
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In Germany’s Elections, America was an Issue
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The Wilson Center @wilsoncenter.org · 24/02/2025
#Canada & #Mexico are expected to intensify border security efforts to avoid #tariffs. Mexico Institute Director Lila Abed & Canada Institute Director @uscanada-sands.bsky.social recently discussed political & economic dynamics affecting North American relations. buff.ly/3F5twBu
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North American Trade: Tariffs, Politics, and Economic Ties
In this episode of Need to Know, host John Milewski discusses the recent trade agreements between the US, Canada, and Mexico, with guests Lila Abed, Director of the Wilson Center's Mexico…
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Ryan McKenna @rwmckenna.bsky.social · 24/02/2025
Kennedy & Co. stepping on the gas with this trailer for #Andor. Lots of familiar faces, both friend and foe, in an attempt to wash away the bad taste of how Lucasfilm handled #TheAcolyte. #StarWars
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Andor | Season 2 Trailer | Streaming April 22 on Disney+
YouTube video by Star Wars
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Ryan McKenna @rwmckenna.bsky.social · 22/02/2025
Taken well by Ugarte! #MUFC #EVEMUN
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Ryan McKenna @rwmckenna.bsky.social · 22/02/2025
Højlund’s reaction on the beach after Bruno’s strike was very telling. He knows his time is running short. #MUFC #EVEMUN
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Ryan McKenna @rwmckenna.bsky.social · 16/02/2025
It’s shocking how poor United are. Top to bottom. Let’s see the kids get their shot. #MUFC
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Ryan McKenna @rwmckenna.bsky.social · 09/02/2025
Missed opportunity not having Cruise wear an Ampipe jersey. #superbowllix
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