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Air Supply

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with Air Supply co-founder Graham Russell as the band plays The Birchmere in Alexandria, Virginia this Friday. They discuss the Australian duo’s biggest hits from “All Out of Love” to “Making Love Out of Nothing At All.”

George Thorogood

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with blues-rocker George Thorogood, who brings his Delaware Destroyers to Wolf Trap on Aug. 12.

700: Pound This Fans – Please Listen!

New podcast alert! Welcome to Pound Town!  Please help support Pound This and become a member of Pound Town: https://www.patreon.com/PoundTownPodcast Becoming a Patreon member not only gives you access to my exclusive new podcast, but helps keep Pound This up and running and provides additional support for all sorts of ideas I have to help…

Mask off, Mask on

Masks are once again required in the nation’s capital while indoors. The mandate comes on the heels of new Center for Disease Control and Prevention guidance, which urges everyone in locations of substantial or high COVID-19 transmission to wear masks inside — all to limit the spread of the highly contagious delta variant. This week…

The Week on the Hill – July 30, 2021

The “mask war” has again erupted in Congress, as lawmakers and the rest of the country struggle with the renewed spread of the coronavirus. But as House members return to their districts and potential virus hot spots, the Senate is pressing ahead on bipartisan infrastructure legislation. WTOP Capitol Hill Correspondent Mitchell Miller has “The Week…

699: Shay’s Weight Loss Journey – Important Episode

Shay is giving us weekly updates on her journey! All the ups, downs, hurdles and successes of weight loss, fitness and self love. In this episode gets vulnerable about the struggles on her journey. Send a voice message to: Amanda@AmandaValentineBites.com Mailing address: PO Box 112140 3336 Harrison Ave Cincinnati, OH 45211   Find Shay on…

Paul Anka

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with legendary crooner Paul Anka, who celebrates his 80th birthday today! They talk about his biggest hits from “Puppy Love” to “Put Your Head on My Shoulder,” as well as writing “My Way” for Frank Sinatra and being a father-in-law to Jason Bateman.

CNN Style explores intersection of news and culture

Fiona Sinclair Scott, CNN Style’s global editor, says everything going on in politics and news around the world is connected to cultural expressions, including fashion, art and design. She talks with It’s All Journalism host Michael O’Connell about these intersectionalities and why Style is not just for traditional “women’s interests.”  Keep up with the latest…

Dave Chappelle

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with comedy icon Dave Chappelle, who reopens The Anthem tomorrow with a surprise show in his hometown of Washington D.C. Jason spoke with Dave on the red carpet at the Kennedy Center’s 2019 Mark Twain Prize for American Humor, along with special guests Kenan Thompson (“SNL”) and Chris Tucker…

Ep. 287 | The Pegasus Project: Dangerous spyware system revealed

Drew Sullivan, co-founder and publisher of the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project says using the Pegasus software from the NSO Group, “corrupt and troubled regimes across the world can gain access to vast troves of personal information on just about anyone they want.” Follow us on twitter @TUSAPodcast

698: A Healthy Relationship With Food With Celeste Rains-Turk

Celeste Rains-Turk specializes in helping women make peace with food, their body and their goals using psychology, personal development and mindfulness.   Throughout her time earning her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, she focused her research, reports, and studies on eating disorders, body image, self-concept, mindfulness, and personal growth.   While studying, she became a sought…

Norm Lewis

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with stage and screen star Norm Lewis, who performs a pair of shows at Wolf Trap this weekend. They discuss him becoming Broadway’s first Black star of “Phantom of the Opera” and transitioning to Hollywood on films like Spike Lee’s “Da 5 Bloods.”

Bill T. Jones

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with legendary dancer and choreographer Bill T. Jones, who is featured in the new documentary “Can You Bring It: Bill T. Jones and D-Man in the Waters.” Jason spoke to him in 2017 about receiving the Portrait of a Nation prize by the National Portrait Gallery.

Darlene Love

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Darlene Love, who celebrates her 80th birthday today! It’s Christmas in July as they discuss her timeless holiday hit “Christmas (Baby Please Come Home),” as well as her role in the “Lethal Weapon” movies and her overdue spotlight in the Oscar-winning documentary…

DC Shootings Get Attention

In mid-July, D.C. saw a rash of high profile shootings that cast a national spotlight on increased violent crime in the District. This week, WTOP’s Investigative Reporter Megan Cloherty breaks down the continued rise in D.C. violence , shares her conversation with Metropolitan Police Department Chief Robert Contee and explains what’s at stake for the…

Kurt Angle

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley celebrates the start of the Olympics with WWE Hall of Famer Kurt Angle, who won a gold medal at the 1996 Summer Games in Atlanta, Georgia. WTOP Sports Anchor Chris Cichon tag teams the interview to discuss Angle’s favorite matches and moments.

696: Shay’s Weight Loss Journey – Weekly Updates

Shay is giving us weekly updates on her journey! All the ups, downs, hurdles and successes of weight loss, fitness and self love. Find Shay on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gettinfitwithmycat/     For personal training with me at Cincy 360 Fitness email: Info@Cincy360Fitness.com Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youcanpoundthis/ Website: http://amandavalentinebites.com/

George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with Parliament Funkadelic founder George Clinton, who celebrates his 80th birthday today! They spoke about his influential funk career from “Flashlight” to “Atomic Dog,” as well as collaborating with the next generation from Snoop Dogg to Dr. Dre, 2Pac to Kendrick Lamar.

Info District: A 21st century model for funding local news

Simon Galperin, founding director of the Community Information Cooperative, explains the concept of an Info District. He talks with It’s All Journalism host  Michael O’Connell about how local news initiatives, funded by taxpayer dollars, can help change the future for municipalities across the country.  Keep up with the latest news about the It’s All Journalism…

695: Nutrition, Wellness And Bus Life With Empowering Life Coach Jerry LaBonte

Jerry LaBonte is a wellness coach, chef, trainer and does it all from his bus! In this episode hear how Jerry helps empower people with nutrition and movement to live their best lives. Find Jerry on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/lazy_bachelor_nutrition/     Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youcanpoundthis/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmandaValentineBites Website: http://amandavalentinebites.com/

Chris Thile

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with Grammy-winning bluegrass artist Chris Thile, who performs at Wolf Trap this Saturday and Sunday. They discuss his bands Nickel Creek and Punch Brothers, as well as his solo work and hosting his own version of “A Prairie Home Companion.”

Better News: Latino community benefits from newsroom partnership

<p style=”text-align:start;”><a href=”https://www.wfae.org/” target=”_self”><span style=”color: rgb(0,0,0);”>WFAE, the public radio station</span></a> <span style=”color: rgb(0,0,0);”>serving the Charlotte, North Carolina region, has been around for nearly 40 years. In that time, the area has seen a dramatic increase in its Latino population.</span></p> <p style=”text-align:start;”><span style=”color: rgb(0,0,0);”>Ju-Don Marshall, WFAE’s chief content officer and executive vice president, recently wrote a</span>…

Stanley Jordan

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with four-time Grammy nominated musician Stanley Jordan, who recently saluted Jimi Hendrix at Strathmore. Did you know Jordan also recorded the start-up sound for Apple computers in the 1990s?

Pandemic City Planning

The D.C.-area saw an explosion of streeteries and pedestrian-only roads as city residents craved outdoor spaces during the depths of the pandemic. In many cases, these new spaces arrived under COVID-19 emergency orders, which are now phasing out. This week we spoke with the Faculty Director of the Georgetown University Global Cities Initiative and Professor…

694: All About Macros With Health Coach Sarah Fucinari

Sarah Fucinari has been on an amazing journey. From obesity and binge eating, to weight loss surgery and under eating, to becoming a successful personal trainer and nutrition coach.  In this episode hear Sarah share all her knowledge of macros!  Find details on Sarah’s coaching here: https://teamfitwithme.com/ Find Sarah on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/sarahf_fitwithme/    …

Biz Markie

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with late rapper Biz Markie, who died over the weekend at age 57. Markie joined us in 2015 to discuss living in Bowie, Maryland, his friendship with Doug E. Fresh and his collaborations with DJ Kool. He even beat-boxed the WTOP call letters.