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Metro CEO remains ‘bullish’ despite looming ‘death spiral’

It’s been nine months since Metro CEO and General Manager Randy Clarke took the helm at the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Agency. During that time, Metro has increased its bus and rail ridership from pandemic lows, and opened six new rail stations along the Silver Line. But challenges remain. The 7000 series rail-cars have yet…

4/25 Joe attempts to account for his position on Tucker Carlson

Dave Bliss our philosopher from Bulgaria weighs in. Joe attempts to account for his position on Tucker Carlson. Johnny Heidt with guitar news. Heard On The Show: 3M to cut another 6,000 jobs as company announces ‘restructuring actions’ Biden announces 2024 reelection bid: ‘Let’s finish this job’ U of M President Gabel could get additional…

Itamar Moses

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with Itamar Moses, creator of “An American Tail: The Musical,” which makes its world premiere tonight at Children’s Theatre Company in Minneapolis, Minnesota. They discuss adapting the iconic 1986 Don Bluth film, as well as memories of “The Band’s Visit,” which won a whopping 10 Tonys on Broadway, including…

Itamar Moses

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with Itamar Moses, creator of “An American Tail: The Musical,” which makes its world premiere tonight at Children’s Theatre Company in Minneapolis, Minnesota. They discuss adapting the iconic 1986 Don Bluth film, as well as memories of “The Band’s Visit,” which won a whopping 10 Tonys on Broadway, including…

Better News: Building trust with rural communities

The American Press Institute recently hosted a panel discussion with alumni from the Tables Stakes Local News Transformation Program about how journalists can build trust with rural communities.  Joy Mayer of Trusting News moderated the panel, which included Sarah Nagem of the Border Belt Independent, Hadley Hitson of the Montgomery Advertiser, and Danny McArthur of Gulf States Newsroom. This episode of the…

How the Commanders can win the NFL Draft and the plan for Chase Young

The Washington Commanders enter the 2023 NFL Draft with eight total selections, starting with the 16th overall pick Thursday night. The WTOP Sports team debates whether Washington should trade up, trade down or stand pat in Round 1 and offer bold predictions for which draft prospects fit best in Burgundy and Gold. Hint: One quarterback…

4/24 North Mpls business owners DON’T want light rail to do them any favors

Kim Potter finally released from jail. North Mpls business owners DON’T want light rail to do them any favors. Earth Day should be a religious observance according to TIME magazine. Johnny Heidt with guitar news. Heard On The Show: Kim Potter, ex-officer convicted in Daunte Wright’s death, released from prison Monday Vote for cannabis legalization…