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Ryan Heath

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  • Launch Editor, Politico Australia, POLITICO
Canberra, New York
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Ryan Heath’s Biography

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Now at Axios. From 2015-2023 Ryan created the POLITICO's Brussels Playbook, Davos Playbook and Global Insider. As political editor at POLITICO Europe, he moderated the first 2019 EU Presidential Debate.

He began writing for national newspapers in his native Australia in 1999, and is the author of two books including the cult classic “Please Just F* Off, It’s Our Turn Now,” an account of how the Baby Boomers / 68er generation are viewed by the Millenial generation.

After working as a speechwri…

Ryan Heath’s Journalist Portfolio

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Exclusive: OpenAI's Chris Lehane says AI is "critical infrastructure"

The political veteran is joining the ChatGPT maker to deliver the message that its tech helps everyday people.

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The Week in Westminster - BBC Radio 4

The Week in Westminster - BBC Radio 4

A look behind the scenes at Westminster. I talk Brexit with host Steve Richards

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Confessions of a presidential speechwriter

Confessions of a presidential speechwriter

A little over five years ago, I gave up my job as a British civil servant and a place in the U.K. immigration…

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Belgium's 12 worst terror misses, mistakes and misunderstandings

Belgium's 12 worst terror misses, mistakes and misunderstandings

Insufficient resources, missed signals, failure to pass on information, complacency... The terrorist attacks …

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Brussels is blind to diversity

Brussels is blind to diversity

Gurpreet Brar is used to feeling unwelcome. As an out, gay Briton of South Asian descent, he's faced his shar…

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Why Australia's politicians are skipping out on the Socceroos

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By Ryan Heath
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The long shadow of an expense scandal is keeping members of the governing Labor Party at home. CANBERRA, Australia — Prime Minister Anthony Albanese told a Sydney audience Thursday that he'd urge state governors to declare a weeklong holiday if Australia wins the World Cup.
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In Canberra, disappointment

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By Ryan Heath
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The Aussies' lackluster performance left the home crowd subdued, but it still booed RFK Jr. CANBERRA — It was disappointment from start to finish around the U.S. vs. Australia match in the Bush Capital, won comfortably by the American side. Neither of Canberra's Socceroos made the starting lineup and the local government failed to provide an outdoor watch site for the match, despite a heavy social media campaign from locals.
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No Albo, still a party

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By Ryan Heath
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One Labor pol made it from Canberra to Seattle. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese may be stuck in Canberra, but one member of his party made the transoceanic journey to cheer on the Socceroos. MP Jerome Laxale, who has followed Australia through past World Cups and is documenting his movements through Canada and the United States on social media, sends in this picture from the streets of Seattle.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

Co-editing my college newspaper in Sydney: called Vertigo.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes, I still own one.

How is social media changing news?

Making us jittery and always second-guessing ourselves, but also allowing us to be better informed.