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‘Katrina Babies’

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with Edward Buckles Jr., director of the new Hurricane Katrina documentary “Katrina Babies” on HBO Max. He shares his personal story of being 13 years old when his family evacuated New Orleans, as well as his deep conversations with neighbors, friends and family about the generation of kids living…

Hal Sparks

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with comedian Hal Sparks, who brings the “Sexy Liberal Save Democracy Tour” to Shakespeare Theatre in Washington D.C. tomorrow. They discuss the challenge of doing political comedy, as well as his career from “Talk Soup” to “Queer as Folk” to “Dude, Where’s My Car?” (Theme Music; Scott Buckley’s “Clarion”)

Uber driver on being chased through DC, shot

An Uber driver who was shot at, chased and nearly run off the road by a swarm of ATV drivers in DC shares his story and we discuss the measures the city and other jurisdictions are trying to gain control over the intimidating and dangerous trend terrorizing the streets of the city for years.

Washington Commanders 2022 season preview, predictions

The Washington Commanders open the 2022 season with more questions than answers — and the WTOP Sports team gets on record with predictions for the season, starting with the intriguing Week 1 matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Will this be a big jump in Year 3 of Ron Rivera’s stewardship or a big disappointment? Our…

Uber driver on being chased through DC, shot by ATV riders

An Uber driver who was shot at, chased and nearly run off the road by a swarm of ATV drivers in DC shares his story and we discuss the measures the city and other jurisdictions are trying to gain control over the intimidating and dangerous trend terrorizing the streets of the city for years.

9/8 At long last the Queen of England dies at 96.

At long last the Queen of England dies at 96. A letter from a Mother wrestling with gender ideology. Johnny Heidt with guitar news. “REFERENCED ON THE SHOW” Queen Elizabeth II has died, Buckingham Palace announces

Confession closes 51-year-old Montgomery Co. cold case

More than 51 years after a deputy sheriff was killed off-duty, Montgomery County Police say their detectives have closed the case, by arresting and charging a man who their predecessors interviewed shortly after the crime. They discuss who the alleged killer is and where they found him and Captain James Hall’s family shares why they…

Rob Riggle

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with comedian Rob Riggle as tomorrow marks the 10th anniversary of him joining “Fox NFL Sunday.” He reflected on taking over for Jimmy Kimmel and Frank Caliendo during an April 2020 phone interview for his Discovery Channel reality show “Rob Riggle: Global Investigator.” He also shared memories of “The…

Better News: Social videos help Buffalo News increase engagement, sponsorships

The Buffalo News, which has been providing news and information to Western New York since 1880, was looking for a way to connect with readers beyond the seven-day print newspaper.  Brian Connolly and Geoff Nason recently wrote a case study for API’s Better News initiative about how the newspaper leveraged its staff’s expertise on the…

Confession closes 51-year-old Montgomery Co. cold case

More than 51 years after a deputy sheriff was killed off-duty, Montgomery County Police say their detectives have closed the case, by arresting and charging a man who their predecessors interviewed shortly after the crime. They discuss who the alleged killer is and where they found him and Captain James Hall’s family shares why they…