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Top News From WTOP – 4PM UPDATE – JUNE 16, 2025

The latest local news impacting D.C., Maryland and Northern Virginia. Today’s stories include: exclusive report on DC airline prices under President Trump’s so-called ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ and the latest on…

Jeremy Pope

Jason Fraley gets ready for National Theatre to stage “Ain’t Too Proud: The Life & Times of The Temptations” tomorrow through June 22nd in Washington D.C. He spoke with Tony…

MISCHKE: Thoughts of a Cluttered Mind

Mischke contemplates imaginary friends, angry honkers, singers who share a mic, and people who refuse to close the drapes. Then he finds an FDA agent running a smoking fun sting…

Buddy Guy

Jason Fraley interviews blues legend Buddy Guy, who performs live at Wolf Trap in Vienna, Virginia on June 21st. He called in to discuss his journey, from cutting his teeth…

Crabby Coffee: Stop Texting and Asking

Stop the dinging I want to get off! This week, Kenny and Amy discuss their frustrations with modern technology and their recent experiences being overwhelmed by constant notifications and technical…

Top News from WTOP – 5PM Update

The latest local news impacting D.C., Maryland and Northern Virginia. Today’s stories include: the music world and countless amounts of fans mourn the loss of the creative genius behind the…

James Blunt

Jason Fraley interviews James Blunt, who performs at Wolf Trap in Vienna, Virginia on June 18th to mark the 20th anniversary of his breakthrough album “Back to Bedlam.” They discuss…

Top News from WTOP – 6PM Update

The latest local news impacting D.C., Maryland and Northern Virginia. Today’s stories include: the latest on road closures for this weekend’s big military parade and the U.S. House passes two…

Top News from WTOP- 7AM Update

The latest local news impacting D.C., Maryland and Northern Virginia. Today’s stories include: A man was shot and killed in Howard County, experts say the new DC Commanders stadium could…

Jeffrey Seller

Jason Fraley wraps Tony Award season by chatting with prolific Broadway producer Jeffrey Seller about his new memoir “Theater Kid,” chronicling his journey to produce four Best Musical winners with…

Tiffany Jenkins, comedian and mental health advocate

Comedian and mental health advocate, Tiffany Jenkins, discusses OCD, depression and navigating divorce with young children (when you’re sober!) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

‘John Proctor is the Villain’

Jason Fraley gets ready for tonight's Tony Awards by interviewing playwright Kimberly Bellflower about her play “John Proctor is the Villain,” reimagining Arthur Miller's "The Crucible" to earn 7 Tony…

Taj Mahal

Jason Fraley interviews blues legend Taj Mahal, who performs with Keb Mo tomorrow at Wolf Trap in Vienna, Virginia. They discuss their "TajMo" collaborations, as well as Taj Mahal's career…

222 | The 5th Anniversary Show

"Five years ago, America was in anguish. The killing of George Floyd didn’t just break hearts—it broke something deeper. It shattered illusions. It exposed truths that were too often ignored,…

MISCHKE: Moose

Love for a dog sends a family on an extraordinary journey of the heart. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Kevin Smith

Jason Fraley interviews writer/director Kevin Smith for the 25th anniversary re-release of the cult-classic comedy "Dogma," which returns to movie theaters this weekend. They discuss the making of the movie,…

The Turtles & The Archies

Jason Fraley interviews The Archies’ lead singer Ron Dante, who now fronts The Turtles for the “Happy Together” tour at The Birchmere in Alexandria, Virginia on June 8-10. He also…

Crabby Coffee: Rocking Out with Kat Perkins

Kenny is back from vacation and this week we’re joined by the coffee shop’s official crooner, Kat Perkins. Kat discusses her journey from performing gospel in a sod hut to performing…

Gary Puckett & The Union Gap

Jason Fraley interviews Gary Puckett & The Union Gap as the “Happy Together” tour hits The Birchmere in Alexandria, Virginia on June 8-10. Puckett previews the show and shares memories…

Little Anthony & The Imperials

Jason Fraley interviews Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Little Anthony as the “Happy Together” tour hits The Birchmere in Alexandria, Virginia on June 8-10. He reflects on forming The…

Lucie Arnaz (Part 2)

Jason Fraley marks the 75th anniversary of Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz taking their vaudeville act on the road in Chicago then New York City, inspiring CBS to give them…