Journalist April Ryan's new memoir explores 'Blacklash' and threats to free press

NPR | By Juana Summers,

Ashley Brown, Lauren Hodges, Natalie Winston

Published October 6, 2026 at 4:15 PM EDT

NPR's Juana Summers speaks to White House correspondent April Ryan about her new memoir, Notes on a Blacklash: When a Black Woman Goes Viral.

Juana Summers

Juana Summers is a host of NPR's All Things Considered.

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Ashley Brown

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Lauren Hodges

Lauren Hodges is a producer for All Things Considered.

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Natalie Winston

Natalie Winston is the Executive Producer of Booking and Specials.

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