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Why the District’s doctor is leaving, in her own words

We sit down with outgoing D.C. Health Director Dr. LaQuandra Nesbitt who saw the District through nearly 8 years, and navigated the city through the pandemic. A day after the city announced her departure, Nesbitt tells us what it was like as a health director in the midst of a health emergency. And buying weed…

What’s with the tornadoes?

A tornado dropped down into Bowie Tuesday evening – ripping trees from the ground dredging up heaps of sod. So what is up with all these tornadoes? To figure this out, we talk to meteorologist Howard Bernstein. And the beloved Tidal Basin is at risk – it’s literally sinking. Mike Litterst of the National Parks…

Buffalo Springfield

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with Buffalo Springfield co-founder Richie Furay, who releases a new album of country duets tomorrow called “In The Country,” featuring collaborations with Vince Gill and Timothy B. Schmit. He also shares memories of meeting Stephen Stills and Neil Young to form Buffalo Springfield for a string of iconic ’60s…

TEGNA implements companywide Inclusive Journalism Program

Grady Tripp and Eric Valadez are the chief diversity officer and content director, respectively, for TEGNA Inc. They tell It’s All Journalism host Michael O’Connell about the development and implementation of TEGNA’s companywide Inclusive Journalism Program. Keep up with the latest news about the It’s All Journalism podcast, sign up for our weekly email newsletter. Also,…

What to expect from Terry McLaurin now that he’s paid

As Terry McLaurin tearfully discussed his contract extension Wednesday, the star Washington Commanders receiver now has the pressure of being the face of a Burgundy and Gold resurgence. What should fans expect from McLaurin over the next four seasons? Will he be a Washington legend in the same vein as Art Monk? Come inside the…

What’s with the tornadoes?

A tornado dropped down into Bowie Tuesday evening – ripping trees from the ground dredging up heaps of sod. So what is up with all these tornadoes? To figure this out, we talk to meteorologist Howard Bernstein. And the beloved Tidal Basin is at risk – it’s literally sinking. Mike Litterst of the National Park…

Voltaggio Brothers

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with celebrity chefs Bryan and Michael Voltaggio about their journey from Frederick, Maryland to competing against each other on TV’s “Top Chef” to creating restaurants like Voltaggio Brothers Steak House at MGM National Harbor. You’ll also hear a bonus conversation with Bryan Voltaggio from March 2020 as a fascinating…

Gov. Hogan makes it easier to carry a concealed gun

There is a new directive in Maryland when it comes to carrying a gun. Governor Larry Hogan issued a directive for the Maryland State Police to essentially ignore a law on the books that restricts ‘concealed carry’ in the state. We talk to Dr. Cassandra Crifasi, the Deputy Director of the Johns Hopkins Center for…

What is a Heat Island?

The sweltering summer months in Washington D.C. can be even more unbearable if you live in an overdeveloped area with little trees. In today’s episode, we introduce the causes of the heat island effect and break down how this heat disparity plays out in D.C. Music (all tracks provided by Blue Dot Sessions) Thread of…