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DC abortion-rights opponent with fetuses in fridge sent to jail

A DC woman spent her first of 30 nights in jail in Alexandria, Va., after she was convicted with another activist for trespassing inside an abortion clinic. She is the same woman who DC Police say had five fetuses inside her apartment near Capitol Hill when they raided it in March 2022. WTOP’s Neal Augenstein…

Worst sports cliches and best trophies

Are you tired of “taking it one game at a time?” Or discussing “the culture in the building?” Then join us as we debate the worst sports cliches and which are actually valid. Also inside the D.C. Sports Huddle presented by MGM National Harbor: Which trophy is the best in sports? Ben Raby, a member…

Staying Cool in the Summer Months: An Interview with Dr. Matthew Levy

This episode takes a look back at an interview Hola Cultura did with Dr. Matt Levy, an expert in emergency medicine. Dr. Levy explains the various health complications caused by extreme heat and provides some everyday solutions. Music (all tracks provided by Blue Dot Sessions) Kresson Levander Crest Gale

Montgomery Co. seeks to limit where gun owners can carry

Montgomery County leaders are seeking to limit where gun owners can take their firearms, even though Governor Hogan just made it easier to carry a concealed gun in Maryland following a Supreme Court ruling. WTOP’s Kate Ryan walks us through the new legislation introduced today. And have you seen those awe-inspiring images of the cosmos…

Michael C. Hall

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with actor/singer Michael C. Hall, drummer Peter Yanowitz and keyboardist Matt Katz-Bohen of the “gothadelic” band Princess Goes to the Butterfly Museum, which rocks Baltimore Soundstage on July 22. They discuss meeting on the set of Broadway’s “Hedwig and the Angry Inch.” Hall also shares memories of playing iconic…

Montgomery Co. seeks to limit where gun owners can carry

Montgomery County leaders are seeking to limit where gun owners can take their firearms, even though Governor Hogan just made it easier to carry a concealed gun in Maryland following a Supreme Court ruling. WTOP’s Kate Ryan walks us through the new legislation introduced today. And have you seen those awe-inspiring images of the cosmos…

Better News: How Unapologetically ATL newsletter engages Black readers

Like many older metropolitan newspapers, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution had a problem. After years of looking for readers in the suburbs, the paper found that its majority white audience failed to reflect the true diversity of Atlanta. Due to its role in civil rights history and the contributions of local artists, entertainers, and musicians, the city…

‘Malala’

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley wishes Malala Yousafzai a happy 25th birthday today. Today’s podcast features this 2015 conversation with filmmaker Davis Guggenheim about his documentary “He Named Me Malala,” chronicling her journey from surviving a Taliban attack to becoming a global ambassador for girls’ education and the youngest-ever recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize…