WTOP Entertainment Editor Jason Fraley chats with Gary Sinise and Joe Mantegna, who will co-host tonight’s National Memorial Day Concert on PBS. Sinise also shares memories of Lt. Dan in “Forrest Gump,” while Mantegna shares memories of “The Godfather: Part III.”
WTOP Entertainment Editor Jason Fraley chats with B.J. Thomas, who died today at age 78. Jason spoke with Thomas in September 2020 about the 50th anniversary of “Raindrops Keep Fallin’ on My Head.”
WTOP Entertainment Editor Jason Fraley chats with WWE legend Mick Foley, whose life is chronicled tomorrow in a brand new A&E “Biography.”
St. Petersburg, Florida is wrestling with how to responsibly redevelop properties in this “boom town”. Racial history plays a big role. Josh Solomon, a reporter for the Tampa Bay Times, joins us to break down the issues.
There will not be a bipartisan commission to investigate the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. So what’s ahead for investigating the worst security breach at the Capitol in more than 200 years? And what’s the outlook for a bipartisan agreement on infrastructure? WTOP Capitol Hill correspondent Mitchell Miller has “The Week on the…
05/28/21 Best Of GL: It truly was a Fun Friday. Happy Memorial Day Weekend GL’ers!!!
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…
Unless you have been living in a wine cave up in the hills, you’ve probably heard of wine journalist Natalie MacLean. In addition to being the bestselling author of Red, White and Drunk All Over: A Wine-Soaked Journey from Grape to Glass and Unquenchable: A Tipsy Quest for the World’s Best Bargain Wines, she is…
WTOP Entertainment Editor Jason Fraley chats with opera star Denyce Graves, who will perform at the National Memorial Day Concert on Sunday.
5/27/21 It’s a full house on GL today with the entire crew!!
WTOP Entertainment Editor Jason Fraley chats with Moby, whose techno career is chronicled in the new documentary “Moby Doc” this weekend.
Jennifer Benz, vice president of the Associated Press’ National Opinion Research Center’s Center for Public Affairs Research, and Tim Rosenstiel, executive director of the American Press Institute, discuss a new survey in partnership with their organizations and the Media Insight Project. Their survey of more than 2,000 people found only 11 percent of Americans support…
Assistant Secretary of Defense for Public Affairs John Kirby lays out the three key objectives; and discusses in detail the threats from adversaries and those that come from within the military itself -like extremism.
We learn that poor people suffer more from Climate Change because evil white people have fled to the suburbs. It’s becoming increasingly obvious that what’s happening in Minneapolis is open gang warfare. Johnny Heidt with guitar news.
Personal trainers Josh Garrett, Whitney Mueller and I discuss what our daily eating and exercise habits look like. 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/
WTOP Entertainment Editor Jason Fraley chats with Duke Fakir of The Four Tops, who perform their classic Motown hits this weekend at the National Memorial Day Concert.
How will Washington respond in Game 2 in Philly? The Caps with another first round exit, is the Championship window closing? Will Ovie be back???
Unbelievably enough, the one year anniversary celebration of George Floyd’s life began with 30 shots fired at 10am around George Floyd square.
WTOP Entertainment Editor Jason Fraley chats with actor Steve Buscemi, who will host a special 20th anniversary tribute to 9/11 at the National Memorial Day Concert this Sunday. They also discuss the 25th anniversary of “Fargo” and 20th anniversary of his “Pine Barrens” episode of “The Sopranos.”
Monday Night Sports Talk: Episode 78
Does the city of Minneapolis have an immediate future? Steve Cramer joins us to give us some insight.
WTOP Entertainment Editor Jason Fraley chats with Weird Al Yankovic, who marks the 25th anniversary of his “Bad Hair Tour” today.
The pandemic upended local court systems across the D.C.-region, which had to scramble and find a way to hold trials while also maintaining COVID-19 health restrictions. This week, WTOP investigative reporter Megan Cloherty walks us through the court’s pandemic woes and the long-standing effects these stoppages and delays will have on our legal system.
Tara Vollman has lost over 100 pounds and made a career change to work in fitness. In this episode we discuss the ups and downs of that process and how 2020 provided new obstacles. Find Tara on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/tbreeeeeeeeezy_bfit/ Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youcanpoundthis/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmandaValentineBites Website: http://amandavalentinebites.com/
“Paging Dr. Google!” Cardiologist and Medical Lead for Google Fit Kapil Parakh talks about his new book ‘Searching for Health: The Smart Way to Find Information Online and Put It to Use.’ He shares how to search your medical concerns effectively online, how to talk to your doctor, and offers his medical opinion on drinking…
Maen Areikat, who grew up in the West Bank, has fought for justice for Palestinians all his life. He now lives in the U.S. and is still fighting for Palestinian justice in the Middle East and here in the U.S.
The Senate could soon take up legislation for the creation of a 9/11-style commission to investigate the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. But prospects for the bipartisan panel are fading. WTOP Capitol Hill correspondent Mitchell Miller spoke with House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer about the latest developments for “The Week on the Hill.”
5/21/21 Best Of GL: The 2021 Garage Door Opener!!!
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…
Lisa Mattson, Jordan Vineyard’s director of marketing & communications, has worked in the wine industry for more than twenty years, honing her skills in writing, event planning, public relations, marketing, blogging, social media and creative strategy. She created Jordan Winery’s award-winning videos and dynamic blogs, The Journey of Jordan and Wine Country Table. She is…
WTOP Entertainment Editor Jason Fraley chats with country legend Garth Brooks, who is being honored this weekend at the Kennedy Center Honors.
WTOP Entertainment Editor Jason Fraley chats with Broadway star Adam Pascal about originating the role of Roger in “Rent,” as well as his roles in “Aida,” “Chicago,” “Cabaret” and “Something Rotten.”
It’s All Journalism host Michael O’Connell talks with Summer Harlow and Danielle Kilgo about their new study, “Perceptions vs Performance: How Routines, Norms and Values Influence Journalists’ Protest Coverage Decisions.” They discuss how reporters are failing to provide strong coverage of protests and continue to place more weight on the voices of authority figures than…
Former State Department Deputy Director of Counter Intelligence Robert Booth; and Michael Weiss, Director of Special Investigations at the Free Russia Foundation have some important information to share that will help us figure it out.
Amanda Ankenbauer has lost 100 pounds on her journey and has now founded Lean Bodies Gym with a vision of a gym for where everyone is a beginner through constant variety in training. In this episode hear her story and how she’s now helping others. Find Amanda here: https://www.leanbodiescov.com/ Find me on Instagram:…
Can the Caps bounce back after giving away game 2 with the Bruins? Will the Wizards advance, and Ryan Kerrigan leaves DC
Mpls city leaders believe more community involvement is needed to stop crime, they are wrong and we explain why. If Navy pilots want to give us UFO info we find it trustworthy. Johnny Heidt with guitar news.
WTOP Entertainment Editor Jason Fraley chats with gutsy rocker Melissa Etheridge for a journey through her Grammy and Oscar-winning career.
In 2020, the Las Vegas Review-Journal launched Mobbed Up, an 11-part podcast series examining the role organized crime played in the rise of Las Vegas. The idea behind Mobbed Up was to grow audience and revenue for the paper. The Better News Initiative recently spotlighted the Review-Journal’s successful foray into narrative podcasting. As Mobbed Up’s creators…
Garage Logic is live from the Twin Cities Auto Show!!
WTOP Entertainment Editor Jason Fraley chats with renowned violinist Chelsey Green about her journey from child prodigy to national television.
Our area saw a surge in homicides and carjackings during the pandemic. COVID-19 forced changes on human behavior across the spectrum — including illicit misconduct. This week, WTOP investigative reporter Megan Cloherty joined us to discuss the criminal trends that cropped up across the DC region. We also talked about policing in a tumultuous year…
Personal Trainer and Cincy 360 Fitness owner Josh Garrett and I discuss expectations vs reality when working on your fitness. We get to the topic around 10 minutes in. Email Josh about training: Info@Cincy360Fitness.com Find Josh’s website here: https://www.cincy360fitness.com/ Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youcanpoundthis/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmandaValentineBites Website: http://amandavalentinebites.com/
Seventy-five-year-old Joan MacDonald, started her fitness journey at age 70! She joins Squats and Margaritas to talk about what keeps her motivated, what’s changed the most for her since finding fitness, handling negativity and what advice she would give to her younger self.
WTOP Entertainment Editor Jason Fraley chats with legendary sportscaster Dan Patrick, who celebrates his 65th birthday today. Patrick shares his take on sports in the pandemic era, as well as memories of NBC’s “Football Night in America” and ESPN’s “SportsCenter.” Welcome to the big show!
WTOP Entertainment Editor Jason Fraley chats with Carole King, who was just selected for a second induction by the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Jason spoke briefly with King at the 2015 Kennedy Center Honors, along with special guests Aretha Franklin, Clive Davis and the cast of “Beautiful: The Carole King Musical.”
After George Floyd’s murder, Matt Fogal, the D.A. in Chambersburg, Pa. wrote “Black Lives Matter. Period. Full Stop”. His political party didn’t like it and tried to punish him. But the former military vet, shrugged it off and kept fighting.
House Republicans have a new leadership team and a new commitment to former President Donald Trump, despite internal division over the party’s future. And a House vote on a new bipartisan plan for a 9-11-style commission to investigate the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol may come soon. WTOP Capitol Hill correspondent Mitchell Miller…