Kai Ryssdal
Kai Ryssdal | |
|---|---|
Ryssdal in 2015 | |
| Born | October 8, 1963 |
| Alma mater | Emory University (BA) Georgetown University (MA) |
| Spouse |
Stephanie Fossan (m. 1997) |
| Children | 4 |
| Career | |
| Show | Marketplace |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1985–1993 |
| Rank | Lieutenant |
Kai Ryssdal (/ˈkaɪ ˈrɪzdɑːl/; born October 8, 1963) is an American radio journalist and the host of Marketplace, a business program that airs weekdays on U.S. public radio stations. He also co-hosts the spinoff podcast Make Me Smart with Kimberly Adams.
Marketplace is produced and distributed by American Public Media. Ryssdal took over in August 2005, replacing David Brown. Before hosting Marketplace, he was host of the Marketplace Morning Report, a seven-minute business roundup, as well as the weekend program Marketplace Money.