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Oct 2022
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S2 E23 - April Ryan (New Book)

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Ed talks with White House Correspondent, April Ryan. Ryan is the longest-serving African American female ever in that position. She’s covered five presidents and this year she marked a quarter century working at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. They discuss her latest book, Black Woman Will Save The World: An Anthem, the upcoming midterm election and why people must invest in voting.

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