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Kai Ryssdal

Host & Senior Editor of American Public Media's "Marketplace"; Co-Host of the "Make Me Smart" Podcast

Host & Senior Editor of American Public Media's "Marketplace"; Co-Host of the "Make Me Smart" Podcast

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Kai Ryssdal Biography

Kai Ryssdal is an American radio journalist and has been the host and senior editor of “Marketplace,” a business program that airs weekdays on U.S. public radio stations. Marketplace is produced and distributed by American Public Media & covers all topics business & the economy. Ryssdal took over as host in 2005. Before hosting Marketplace, he was host of the Marketplace Morning Report, a seven-minute business roundup, as well as the weekend program Marketplace Money.

Ryssdal began in public radio as an intern, then reporter and finally substitute host for “The California Report” at KQED-FM in San Francisco. Prior to that, he was a member of the United States Foreign Service in Ottawa and Beijing. He also spent eight years in the US Navy flying from an aircraft carrier and served as a Pentagon staff officer.

The Radio and Television News Directors Association and the national Public Radio News Directors Association have honored him with awards for his radio work.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 09/10/2024.

Kai Ryssdal Videos

  • Kai Ryssdal explains the bond market
    If you want to know what's going on in the economy, you ought to be watching the bond market. Thing is, it can get kind of confusing.
  • Stronger Together: Expanding Worker Voice to Expand Economic Opportunity

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    Kai Ryssdal is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Creativity, Innovation, Inspirational, Leadership, Motivational, Political, Publishing.
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Kai Ryssdal is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics . The estimated speaking fee range to book Kai Ryssdal for your event is available upon request. Kai Ryssdal generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Corby Kummer, David G. Bradley, James Bennet, David Leonhardt and Eric Schmidt. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Kai Ryssdal for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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