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‘The pain that lingers’: Jan. 6th hearing takeaways

We take a local focus on the first January 6th hearing with CBS Congressional Correspondent Scott MacFarlane. He gives us perspective on the biggest takeaways from the hearing, but also the very real trauma that our neighbors and friends who work at the U.S. Capitol are still dealing with a year and a half later….

It takes a lot of acorns to grow a pig! Alberto Solis has a passion for Iberico pork

Originally from Spain, Alberto Solis developed his love for food and respect for high quality ingredients from his summers spent in Andalucia, a region known for Iberico. When Alberto came to the U.S., he followed his passion into the specialty food business, introducing many Spanish products, including olive oil, cheeses, vinegars, tuna, and of course,…

Mark Rylance

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with Oscar winner Mark Rylance about his new golf comedy “The Phantom of the Open,” which opens in Washington D.C. movie theaters today. They discuss the incredible true story of Maurice Flitcroft, who in 1976 shot the worst round of golf ever at the British Open. They also discuss…

Why Commanders lost Va. stadium deal & DC council’s RFK interest

A day after the defensive coordinator for the Washington Commanders doubled down on his tweet minimizing the January 6th attack on the US Capitol, Virginia lawmakers withdrew legislation that could have brought the team’s new stadium to the Commonwealth. WTOP’s Sports Director George Wallace tells us what Jack Del Rio said and why it’s having…

Why Commanders lost Va. stadium deal & DC council’s RFK interest

A day after the defensive coordinator for the Washington Commanders doubled down on his tweet minimizing the January 6th attack on the U.S. Capitol, Virginia lawmakers withdrew legislation that could have brought the team’s new stadium to the Commonwealth. WTOP’s Sports Director George Wallace tells us what Jack Del Rio said and why it’s having…

DC Police Chief Robert Contee: State of the District’s safety

In this second portion of the exclusive conversation with DC police Chief Robert Contee, we focus on the state of public safety in the nation’s capital. Chief Contee shares his thoughts on the competition to hire police officers, the perceived increasing violence on Metro, and what he thinks residents and businesses can do to make…

How Stranger’s Guide explores place-based journalism

 Travel journalist Kira Brunner Don tells It’s All Journalism host Michael O’Connell how Stranger’s Guide. explores the power of place-based journalism to break down stereotypes and foster global citizenship. Keep up with the latest news about the It’s All Journalism podcast, sign up for our weekly email newsletter. Also, listen to our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Play,…

Julie Andrews & Von Trapp

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley salutes Julie Andrews, who receives the AFI Life Achievement Award tonight in Los Angeles. They spoke briefly on the red carpet at the 2017 Kennedy Center Honors. You’ll also hear a 2015 conversation with Elisabeth Von Trapp, the granddaughter of the real-life Maria and Baron Von Trapp, to preview a…