Ryan Vasquez
News Host/ReporterRyan Vasquez is a reporter and the former APR host of All Things Considered.
A native of Miramar, Florida, Ryan came to Alabama Public Radio after graduating from the University of Florida in 2006. While in Gainesville, Ryan worked for a sports-talk radio station as well as a WUFT-TV, but he gained his passion for public radio at Mid-Florida Public Radio. In his nearly eight years in public radio, Ryan has covered such stories as the 2004 and 2008 Presidential Elections, the 2010 Gulf Oil Spill and the deadly April 27th, 2011 outbreak of tornadoes. Ryan has contributed stories to Florida Public Radio, NPR and APM’s Marketplace Morning Report.
Ryan joined Alabama Public Radio in September of 2007 and stayed with us until November 2014. He also contributed to the Telecommunication and Film School at the University of Alabama as an adjunct instructor.
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Once-powerful Democrats are challenging legislative districts drawn by Alabama Republicans. APR's Stan Ingold reports, the redistricting has helped shrink… -
A federal judge has scheduled a hearing for former Gov. Don Siegelman's latest request to get out of prison.Defense lawyers are asking the judge to free… -
Supporters of Alabama’s Accountability Act may soon learn the measure’s fate. Alabama Public Radio’s Pat Duggins reports the state Supreme Court will soon… -
Republican House Speaker Mike Hubbard has pleaded not guilty to ethics charges that he used his public offices to enrich himself. APR's Stan Ingold has… -
Republicans are sticking by Representative Mike Hubbard as their choice for House speaker despite his indictment on ethics charges. House Republicans… -
Gov. Robert Bentley has selected Alabama Power's top executive to serve as chairman of his inaugural committee.Bentley says Mark Crosswhite of Birmingham… -
A proposed constitutional amendment to fund Alabama National Guard armories from state trust fund money is too close to call. Nearly complete but… -
Election Day is here and there are less than two hours until the polls close! The League of Women Voters is asking all Alabamians to show up at the polls… -
Republican Governor Robert Bentley is crisscrossing the state by plane to rally support before tomorrow's election, while Democratic challenger Parker… -
