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DC considers ‘right on red’ ban for cyclist safety

A change could be coming to D.C. streets including the possibility drivers can no longer turn right on red. This would happen if legislation proposed by Councilmember Mary Cheh is approved as-is. The Safer Streets Amendment Act of 2022 comes after three cyclists died in the city last month. We talk about the bill with…

Marty Stuart

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with country music legend Marty Stuart, who performs live tomorrow at The Birchmere in Alexandria, Virginia. They spoke when Stuart previously played The Birchmere in October of 2020, discussing touring during the pandemic and sharing memories of hits like “Burn Me Down” and his participation in Ken Burns’ PBS…

‘The curse of the Childish Bambino’: Nats trade slugger Juan Soto

Nationals fans are reeling today at word superstar Juan Soto is officially traded to the San Diego Padres along with first baseman Josh Bell. In return, the Nats get a bevy of prospects on their roster, but as WTOP’s Dave Preston tells us, no matter the details of the deal, this move won’t long be…

‘The curse of the Childish Bambino’: Nats trade slugger Juan Soto

Nationals fans are reeling today at word superstar Juan Soto is officially traded to the San Diego Padres along with first baseman Josh Bell. In return, the Nats get a bevy of prospects on their roster, but as WTOP’s Dave Preston tells us, no matter the details of the deal, this move won’t long be…

Faux federal agent flips & shares Navy Yard apartment scheme

One of two men who is accused of impersonating a federal officer and allegedly not only offered US Secret Service agents free rent, but iPhones, surveillance systems, a TV and guns is changing his plea to guilty and sharing the details of their scheme with federal investigators. WTOP’s John Domen listened in on the court…

Eric Bischoff

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with WCW legend Eric Bischoff, whose new autobiography “Grateful” is now available for pre-order before its November release. They discuss his prolific career at WCW, signing Hulk Hogan, birthing the NWO, creating the Cruiserweight Division, navigating the Montreal Screwjob and withstanding a DX tank invasion to beat the WWF…