Ryan Poppe
Ryan started his radio career in 2002 working for Austin’s News Radio KLBJ-AM as a show producer for the station's organic gardening shows. This slowly evolved into a role as the morning show producer and later as the group’s executive producer.
Eventually converting into an on-air reporter, Ryan has covered topics ranging from crime to the political process at the state capitol.
Ryan and his wife Mary own a home in Leander. He enjoys spending time at many of areas parks and outdoor spots with his son Luke and listening to live music at some of Austin jazz and reggae hotspots.
Ryan is the cook in the family and it is understood that the kitchen is his territory. His favorite menu items range from Jamaican to North African fare to modern Thai-cuisine.
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Critics are calling on Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton to step down following indictments that he defrauded a client. Texas Public Radio’s Ryan Poppe…
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The state’s agriculture commissioner, Sid Miller, is celebrating his first 6 months in office by listing off a number of aggressive and somewhat…
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Gov. Greg Abbott has signed a bill that legally protects Texas pastors who don’t want to perform same-sex marriages. Texas Public Radio’s Ryan Poppe…
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Governor Greg Abbott has signed into law a handful of bills that provide record-level spending on a state-led effort to provide more security along the…
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Skyrocketing appraisal rates in some of the state’s most populated counties may result in homeowners actually paying more this year, despite efforts by…
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Dark Money Debate Trumps All Other Major Bills On The Last Day For Bills To Voted Out Of Texas HouseThe end of the legislative session is less than a week away and lawmakers are moving quickly to keep bills they support alive. TPR’s Ryan Poppe reports…
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The architect for revamping the state’s school finance system says he’s committed to getting a vote on an $800-million dollar bill that aims to change how…
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A bill that would allow businesses to fund students’ education at a private school passed out of the Texas Senate. Texas Public Radio’s Ryan Poppe reports…
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The term “sanctuary city” took root in 2010 when the State of Arizona passed a law prohibiting local police departments from having policies that said…
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House Republicans have announced details of their plan to provide $4.7-billion in tax relief this session. Texas Public Radio’s Ryan Poppe reports budget…