April D Ryan
@aprildryan.bsky.social
Longest serving Black White House Correspndent in History, White House Correspondent, Author, Speaker, Wife, Mother
It’s Super Bowl Sunday! Bad Bunny is my pick to win in the midst of all of this politics around the halftime show! The iconic Billy Porter joined The Tea to discuss this dueling halftime show mess.
February 8, 2026 at 3:34 PM
It’s Super Bowl Sunday! Bad Bunny is my pick to win in the midst of all of this politics around the halftime show! The iconic Billy Porter joined The Tea to discuss this dueling halftime show mess.
Reposted by April D Ryan
Trump’s racist video is by far the most widely denounced thing he’s done since January 6
February 7, 2026 at 2:15 AM
Trump’s racist video is by far the most widely denounced thing he’s done since January 6
That social media post by Donald Trump that was taken down, was racist. He should never feel comfortable posting that centuries old racist depiction. I talked with @theebillyporter today about this and other topics on my Substack show The Tea with April!
February 7, 2026 at 2:27 AM
That social media post by Donald Trump that was taken down, was racist. He should never feel comfortable posting that centuries old racist depiction. I talked with @theebillyporter today about this and other topics on my Substack show The Tea with April!
You have to lean in on this interview with Billy Porter. substack.com/@aprildryan/...
April Ryan (@aprildryan)
You have to lean in on this conversation!! Billy Porter is on fire about the racism we are witnessing in the moment!
substack.com
February 6, 2026 at 11:28 PM
You have to lean in on this interview with Billy Porter. substack.com/@aprildryan/...
Reposted by April D Ryan
Jen Rubin left the Washington Post to found The Contrarian 13 months ago, to stand up to Jeff Bezos and and his refusal to value the ownership of The Post
TO ALL WAPOST journalists: We value your work, and would love for you to join us in independent journalism
Contact us: info@contrariannews.org
TO ALL WAPOST journalists: We value your work, and would love for you to join us in independent journalism
Contact us: info@contrariannews.org
February 5, 2026 at 12:48 AM
Jen Rubin left the Washington Post to found The Contrarian 13 months ago, to stand up to Jeff Bezos and and his refusal to value the ownership of The Post
TO ALL WAPOST journalists: We value your work, and would love for you to join us in independent journalism
Contact us: info@contrariannews.org
TO ALL WAPOST journalists: We value your work, and would love for you to join us in independent journalism
Contact us: info@contrariannews.org
A man tried to confront @repilhan at a speech. He was taken out after walking towards her and spraying something at her.
January 28, 2026 at 2:19 AM
A man tried to confront @repilhan at a speech. He was taken out after walking towards her and spraying something at her.
Reposted by April D Ryan
The rush to blame Alex Pretti for his own death has left the president floundering to withdraw ICE and lamenting that Kristi Noem had botched the operation.
Trump Scrambles to Save Face After ‘F***ed’ Shooting Response
The president complained about Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s botched handling of Alex Pretti’s killing.
trib.al
January 27, 2026 at 3:45 PM
The rush to blame Alex Pretti for his own death has left the president floundering to withdraw ICE and lamenting that Kristi Noem had botched the operation.
A must watch segment! open.substack.com/pub/contrari...
Alex Pretti Cannot Die in Vain
"If you can do this in Minneapolis, you can do it anywhere" Sen. Alsobrooks warns
open.substack.com
January 26, 2026 at 5:15 PM
A must watch segment! open.substack.com/pub/contrari...
The "ICE Crisis" is the focus of the virtual Democratic Caucus meeting this evening.
January 25, 2026 at 8:11 PM
The "ICE Crisis" is the focus of the virtual Democratic Caucus meeting this evening.
Snow and ice in the Baltimore area at 10:00 am
January 25, 2026 at 3:41 PM
Snow and ice in the Baltimore area at 10:00 am
Reposted by April D Ryan
These companies aren’t just complicit in ICE’s madness — they actively support it.
Watch Nana Gyamfi’s full interview on The Tea with April Ryan: https://contrarian.substack.com/p/the-tea-w-april-ryan-ft-nana-gyamfi
Watch Nana Gyamfi’s full interview on The Tea with April Ryan: https://contrarian.substack.com/p/the-tea-w-april-ryan-ft-nana-gyamfi
January 23, 2026 at 7:19 PM
These companies aren’t just complicit in ICE’s madness — they actively support it.
Watch Nana Gyamfi’s full interview on The Tea with April Ryan: https://contrarian.substack.com/p/the-tea-w-april-ryan-ft-nana-gyamfi
Watch Nana Gyamfi’s full interview on The Tea with April Ryan: https://contrarian.substack.com/p/the-tea-w-april-ryan-ft-nana-gyamfi
Reposted by April D Ryan
TODAY: The Supreme Court hears oral arguments regarding President Trump's attempted firing of Fed Governor Lisa Cook.
Special coverage begins today at 10am ET on MS NOW.
Special coverage begins today at 10am ET on MS NOW.
January 21, 2026 at 2:07 PM
TODAY: The Supreme Court hears oral arguments regarding President Trump's attempted firing of Fed Governor Lisa Cook.
Special coverage begins today at 10am ET on MS NOW.
Special coverage begins today at 10am ET on MS NOW.
Illinois Congresswoman Robin Kelly is serving up Article of Impeachment against Kristi Noem, United States Secretary of Homeland Security.
January 12, 2026 at 4:39 PM
Illinois Congresswoman Robin Kelly is serving up Article of Impeachment against Kristi Noem, United States Secretary of Homeland Security.
Reposted by April D Ryan
The Tea with @aprildryan.bsky.social is back!
LIVE at 5pm ET, April breaks down the latest on the horrific Minnesota shooting and speaks with LA Mayor Karen Bass.
Watch LIVE on Substack: open.substack.com/live-stream/...
LIVE at 5pm ET, April breaks down the latest on the horrific Minnesota shooting and speaks with LA Mayor Karen Bass.
Watch LIVE on Substack: open.substack.com/live-stream/...
January 8, 2026 at 6:31 PM
The Tea with @aprildryan.bsky.social is back!
LIVE at 5pm ET, April breaks down the latest on the horrific Minnesota shooting and speaks with LA Mayor Karen Bass.
Watch LIVE on Substack: open.substack.com/live-stream/...
LIVE at 5pm ET, April breaks down the latest on the horrific Minnesota shooting and speaks with LA Mayor Karen Bass.
Watch LIVE on Substack: open.substack.com/live-stream/...
Five years after January 6th substack.com/@aprildryan/...
Five Years After January 6
Rep. Kamlager-Dove commemorates one of the darkest days in U.S. history
substack.com
January 6, 2026 at 5:46 PM
Five years after January 6th substack.com/@aprildryan/...
It's January 6, the day Congress comes back to work. It is also the fifth anniversary of the insurrection on the U.S. Capitol. Minority Leader @repjeffries called for the hearing today that includes a salute to the police officers who worked to save democracy that day.
January 6, 2026 at 1:19 PM
It's January 6, the day Congress comes back to work. It is also the fifth anniversary of the insurrection on the U.S. Capitol. Minority Leader @repjeffries called for the hearing today that includes a salute to the police officers who worked to save democracy that day.
All of these Trump administration actions in Venezuela is about the countries sour crude oil. Many U.S. refineries were built for heavy, sour crude (high sulfur, high density) from places like Canada and Venezuela. However, America mostly produces and works with light, sweet crude oil.
January 6, 2026 at 10:40 AM
All of these Trump administration actions in Venezuela is about the countries sour crude oil. Many U.S. refineries were built for heavy, sour crude (high sulfur, high density) from places like Canada and Venezuela. However, America mostly produces and works with light, sweet crude oil.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jefferies left the gang of eight meeting and immediately came to discuss what he terms as “tense” discussions. The Brooklyn Congressman acknowledged the world community is not happy with President Trump‘s moves in Venezuela.
January 6, 2026 at 4:39 AM
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jefferies left the gang of eight meeting and immediately came to discuss what he terms as “tense” discussions. The Brooklyn Congressman acknowledged the world community is not happy with President Trump‘s moves in Venezuela.
Reposted by April D Ryan
Update: We will be LIVE with @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social and @aprildryan.bsky.social at 8PM ET / 5PM PT
Join us on Substack: contrarian.substack.com
Join us on Substack: contrarian.substack.com
LIVE tonight at 7:30pm ET — Minority Leader @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social joins April Ryan for a special report from The Hill.
Tune in on Substack.
Tune in on Substack.
January 6, 2026 at 12:27 AM
Update: We will be LIVE with @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social and @aprildryan.bsky.social at 8PM ET / 5PM PT
Join us on Substack: contrarian.substack.com
Join us on Substack: contrarian.substack.com
Tune in at 7:30 PM tonight for the special conversation
LIVE tonight at 7:30pm ET — Minority Leader @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social joins April Ryan for a special report from The Hill.
Tune in on Substack.
Tune in on Substack.
January 5, 2026 at 10:38 PM
Tune in at 7:30 PM tonight for the special conversation
Democratic Georgia Congressman Hank Johnson speaks on the possibility of American military boots on the ground in Venezuela.
January 3, 2026 at 10:32 PM
Democratic Georgia Congressman Hank Johnson speaks on the possibility of American military boots on the ground in Venezuela.
Democrats slam the occupation of Venezuela. I caught up with Georgia Congressman Hank Johnson youtu.be/9Iyrdgsw08w
Hank Johnson SLAMS Venezuela Strategy in Urgent Interview
YouTube video by The April Ryan Show
youtu.be
January 3, 2026 at 10:02 PM
Democrats slam the occupation of Venezuela. I caught up with Georgia Congressman Hank Johnson youtu.be/9Iyrdgsw08w