Stay in the Fray Podcast

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...