Episodes

After 18 months of covering politics, culture wars, and nonstop outrage… I hit a wall. Not because I changed my beliefs. Not because I backed down. Because I’ve said it. And I’m done repeating the same arguments, the same narratives, and the same conversations that go nowhere. This episode is about ...

The world erupted after the U.S. struck Iran and the regime of Ayatollah Khamenei collapsed. Media outlets called it reckless. Critics screamed “World War III.” Activists claimed it was unconstitutional. But what’s actually true? In this episode of Stay in the Fray , Ryan cuts through the noise and ...

Investigative journalist Christopher Papst joins the show to discuss the reporting behind Project Baltimore and the troubling questions surrounding Baltimore’s public school system. For years, Papst has investigated how billions of taxpayer dollars flow into schools based largely on enrollment numbe...

What happens when politics becomes stronger than friendship? In this Fray Shot, Ryan shares a personal story about losing a longtime friend and bandmate after a simple political disagreement. Years of music, shared apartments, late-night rehearsals, and unforgettable shows were erased because of a s...

Why is proving citizenship before voting a controversy in 2026? In this episode, Ryan breaks down the SAVE Act with clarity and sharp humor. From the ID requirements adults already use every day, to the excuses about online access, Kinkos, and name-change paperwork, this episode cuts through the noi...

Team USA just won gold in men’s hockey — and those athletes showed exactly how you represent a country on the world stage. No disclaimers. No moral speeches. Just pride and gratitude. Meanwhile, a few other Olympians this week felt the need to distance themselves from the United States while wearing...

The Epstein Files are finally being released — but the questions are louder than ever. In this episode of Stay in the Fray , Ryan breaks down: • Why the files weren’t released under the previous administration • Why Congress had to pass a law to force transparency • What the DOJ says was included — ...

America flipped its attitude toward law enforcement on its head. A handful of high-profile incidents became fuel for a national meltdown, and suddenly every cop in the country was treated like the enemy. And now, with ICE enforcing immigration law again, the same outrage-addicted crowd is acting lik...

The footage is everywhere, the outrage is loud, and the truth is buried under recycled talking points. In this episode, Ryan breaks down the Renee Good shooting in Minneapolis using the verified video angles, explains what the officer faced in the moment, and cuts through the commentary from lawmake...