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Rita Moreno

WTOP Entertainment Editor Jason Fraley chats with legendary actress Rita Moreno, who joked about the Sharks vs. Jets at the 2015 Kennedy Center Honors, and Mariem Pérez Riera, director of the new documentary “Rita Moreno: Just A Girl Who Decided To Go For It.”

The Beach Boys

WTOP Entertainment Editor Jason Fraley chats with The Beach Boys, first with lead singer Mike Love, then with genius songwriter Brian Wilson, and finally with actor Paul Dano, who portrayed Wilson in the film “Love & Mercy.”

682: Amanda’s Diary – My Concussion

I’m dealing with a concussion right now, here’s the details…   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/

Lockdown Health Trends

Symptoms of the coronavirus are well known: loss of smell, tightness in the chest, trouble breathing, high temperature and general fatigue. But the pandemic also caused other, subtler, more indirect symptoms. For example, rates of depression, anxiety and alcohol use all rose during the pandemic. How doctors interact and treat their patients also changed. This…

Katie Spada, nutrition coach

Nutrition coach Katie Spada joins Squats and Margaritas to talk about body insecurity and losing your identity. We cover all of your nutrition questions from resetting your metabolism when you’re striving to lose weight (hint: eat more!) and why you should step off the treadmill and start focusing on strength training.

Better News: Killing Zombies On Your Subscription List

The Arizona Republic had a zombie problem. We’re not talking about the brain-eating variety of zombies. Instead, the Republic had too many digital subscribers that weren’t actively engaged with the newspaper’s content. These “zombies” were also most likely to cancel their subscriptions, creating a retention problem.  In 2019-20, the Republic launched a campaign to turn those…

Louie Anderson

WTOP Entertainment Editor Jason Fraley chats with comedian Louie Anderson, who performs a virtual comedy special tonight in Las Vegas.

The Week on the Hill – June 11, 2021

Lots of questions about the future of President Joe Biden’s congressional agenda, as he meets with foreign leaders overseas. While there’s a new bipartisan plan for infrastructure, it’s still unclear if lawmakers and the White House will be able to agree on it – and how to pay for it.

6/11/21 According to the Guardian apple pie is now thought to be racist

Winston Smith’s female passenger now claims she did not see him in possession of a gun last week when he was shot by members of a Federal Marshall’s task force. The BCA says it has a gun and shell casings retrieved from Smith’s vehicle. According to the Guardian apple pie is now thought to be…

Clint Black

WTOP Entertainment Editor Jason Fraley chats with country legend Clint Black, who will perform at the brand new Capital One Hall in Tysons, Virginia on Feb. 5. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. today.

FFR OTA Edition aka CAN YOU HEAR ME NOW?

CLAUDE AND KEVIN ARE BACK! TALKIN FITZ, TALKING MONTEZ, TALKIN NAOMI, BUT MOSTLY TALKIN CELLPHONE MADNESS. UNLESS YOU’RE CHASE YOUNG, LISTENING TO THIS SHOW IS NOT OPTIONAL

Lin-Manuel Miranda

WTOP Entertainment Editor Jason Fraley chats with “In the Heights” and “Hamilton” creator Lin-Manuel Miranda, as well as “Hamilton” director Thomas Kail, “Hamilton” co-star Leslie Odom Jr., and “In the Heights” cast members Corey Hawkins, Leslie Grace and Melissa Barrera.

How newsrooms should handle requests to unpublish stories

Deborah Dwyer, a 2020-2021 Reynolds Journalism Institute resident fellow at the University of Missouri, joins Michael O’Connell to discuss her work, building tools to help newsrooms deal with unpublishing requests. She talks about the ethical conflict some newsrooms might have over this topic and how journalists can help make it easier to comply. Keep up…

Tom Hiddleston

WTOP Entertainment Editor Jason Fraley chats with Tom Hiddleston, who releases “Loki” today on Disney+. Jason spoke with Hiddleston in 2015 about his Hank Williams biopic and how Loki would attack Batman and Superman.

681: Why Diets Don’t Work

This is the number one reason why I think diets don’t work.   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/

Ricky Byrd

WTOP Entertainment Editor Jason Fraley chats with Rock & Roll Hall of Fame guitarist Ricky Byrd of Joan Jett & The Blackhearts about the Rock & Roll for Children online auction to benefit The Children’s Inn at NIH.

Joe Diffie

WTOP Entertainment Editor Jason Fraley chats with late country star Joe Diffie, who was one of the first celebrities to die of COVID-19 complications.

Pomp & Extenuating Circumstance

High school graduates are returning to stages and tossing mortarboards again, as the D.C.-area’s eased health restrictions allow for in-person commencement ceremonies. But the effects of the pandemic live on with the Class of 2021 receiving their diplomas socially distanced and outside — to the raucous cheers of cicadas. This week, WTOP reporter Kate Ryan…

Washington Football Team OTA Report

Frank Hanrahan, Jamal Bowens and Chris Cichon break down the latest happenings with the WFT and discuss some of the hot topics surrounding OTAs and their significance. The guys also analyze newcomers like Curtis Samuel and predict how the Aaron Rodgers saga will unfold.

The Week on the Hill – June 4, 2021

The Senate returns into session amid a lot of uncertainty about what’s going to happen with President Biden’s major infrastructure plans. The issue has a long history of congressional bipartisanship, but a lot of hurdles must be overcome to pass legislation. WTOP Capitol Hill Correspondent Mitchell Miller has “The Week on the Hill.”

Jewel

WTOP Entertainment Editor Jason Fraley chats with Jewel, who released her breakthrough single “Who Will Save Your Soul?” exactly 25 years ago today.

680: Shay’s Weight Loss Journey – Weekly Updates

Shay is giving us weekly updates on her weight loss journey! Shay has been overweight since childhood, has attempted many diets and finally has found success! She’s already lost 88 pounds as of 1/31/20 and will be sharing her journey as reaches for her goal to lose another 50. Hear Shay’s journey and tips for…

How Spiro Agnew’s crimes became relevant again

Michael Yarvitz, co-author with Rachel Maddow of Bag Man: The Wild Crimes, Audacious Cover-Up and Spectacular Downfall of a Brazen Crook in the White House, joins producer Michael O’Connell to discuss the book and its accompanying podcast. He explains their research process, including sharing new information with people who prosecuted former Vice President Spiro Agnew. Keep…

679: How Sore You Should Be After A Workout With Josh Garrett

How sore should you be after a workout? Personal trainer and Cincy 360 Fitness owner Josh Garrett and I discuss.    Email Josh about training: Info@Cincy360Fitness.com Find Cincy 360 Fitness here: https://www.cincy360fitness.com/     Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youcanpoundthis/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmandaValentineBites Website: http://amandavalentinebites.com/

Teddy Atlas

WTOP Entertainment Editor chats with Hall of Fame boxing trainer and commentator Teddy Atlas about the new four-part docuseries “The Kings,” which premieres this Sunday on Showtime.

Amy Schumer

WTOP Entertainment Editor Jason Fraley chats with Amy Schumer, who celebrates her 40th birthday today. Jason spoke to Schumer and co-star Rory Scovel during the release of their rom-com “I Feel Pretty.”

Rush Hour’s Return

Traffic jargon such as bottleneck, bumper-to-bumper and gridlock went mum during the pandemic as people stayed home and streets emptied. But those open roads are no more, as traffic rages back in the D.C.-area. This week, WTOP traffic reporter Dave Dildine talks about how the pandemic impacted D.C. traffic, what unique trends emerged and what…

678: Eating Disorders And Enneagrams With Emily Robinson

Emily Robinson is a Health Coach & Yoga Therapy Instructor who has dedicated her life to helping people improve their overall health and wellbeing, both physically and mentally. In this episode Emily and I discuss her work with eating disorders, and how enneagram tests can help lead people to their best results. Find Emily here:…