Kai Ryssdal

Emmy Award-Winning Journalist, Host and Senior Editor of American Public Media’s Marketplace, Co-Host of the “Make Me Smart” Podcast

Topics: Economy, Moderator, Host & Emcee, Communication, World Affairs, Media, Politics, Thought Leadership, Business

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Biography

Over the last 20 years, Kai has been the host and senior editor of Marketplace, the most popular program on business and the economy – radio or television, commercial or public broadcasting – in the country. He also co-hosts the podcast Make Me Smart.

Kai won an Emmy Award in 2012 for Outstanding Investigative Journalism on a PBS Frontline documentary about money in politics entitled Big Sky, Big Money. His written work has been featured in The New York Times and The Atlantic. He is frequently called on as an event and panel moderator at such conferences as the Aspen Ideas Festival, Atlantic Ideas, Fortune Brainstorm, and Fast Company Innovation. Kai also speaks regularly with policymakers, including the Federal Reserve Chair, the Secretary of the Treasury, and the Director of the White House National Economic Council. He interviewed President Obama twice in the Oval Office and once on a folding chair in the middle of the Nevada desert.

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Five Life-Changing Lessons from Recording 100 Podcast Episodes

🎧 In this special podcast, we reflect on five life-changing lessons from recording 100 episodes, with insights from keynote speakers and event professionals.

Celebrating International Men’s Day: Fostering Positive Change and Health

On International Men's Day, we celebrate men’s contributions and tackle the challenges they face through the lens of six defining health pillars.

Navigating Romantic Relationship Dynamics (Hidden Secrets!)

Explore insights from relationship keynote speaker Dr. John Gray on navigating romantic relationships, evolving roles, and fostering intimacy.

Forecasting Future Trends with AI and Market Analysis with Andrew Busch

Learn to identify insights on forecasting future trends in AI, economy, and business with futurist keynote speaker Andrew Busch.

Mindset Coaching That Can Help You Achieve Your Goals

Learn insights on powerful mindset coaching techniques to help you stay motivated and reach your goals with high-performance keynote speaker Emma Doyle