“The Homeland is facing threats that have evolved significantly and become increasingly complex and volatile in 2021.”

Now that we’re mask less, GL predicts that the fighting has only just begun. Reuuse makes his weekly visit. also check out the story of the greatest beer run ever.

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…

Mendocino County, located on the coast of Northern California, approximately equidistant from the San Francisco Bay Area and the California/Oregon border, was originally coined “the emerald triangle.” Today, thanks to Bernadette Byrne, the executive director of the Mendocino Winegrowers Association, Mendocino is now known for producing quality wines, including Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Gewurztraminer, and more….

Minnesotans lost a combined 187 years of unique history with the deaths of Jerry Burns and Jim Klobuchar. Some Republican lawmakers believe that the behavior inside the nations capitol was as quiet as a normal tourist visit. Johnny Heidt with guitar news and Joe lost his hero, the inventor of the Post-it Note.

WTOP Entertainment Editor Jason Fraley chats with LL Cool J, who just earned the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s Musical Excellence Award. Jason spoke with the hip-hop icon at the 2017 Kennedy Center Honors, along with special guests Run-DMC and Busta Rhymes.

It’s All Journalism producer Michael O’Connell is joined by Kate Cox, editor of The Counter, a nonprofit agriculture and food policy website. She explains how all news can be seen through the lens of food and why it’s the best way to break down political issues because we all have to eat every day. Keep…

Former CIA covert operative Robert Baer and current and former intelligence officials suspect Russian intelligence agents are attacking U.S. government officials with directed energy weapons inside the U.S.

Rep Keith Franke joined us to discuss the possibility of MN bars losing electric pull tabs and the financial consequences if that should pass. The annual argument over the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees. Johnny Heidt with guitar news and a failed GL quiz.

WTOP Entertainment Editor Jason Fraley chats with Belinda Carlisle of The Go-Go’s, the newest inductee into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. This interview was conducted during the band’s 2016 farewell tour, so you’ll hear them both arguing for the band’s Hall of Fame induction even back then.

The WTOP Huddle featuring Dave Johnson, George Wallace, Chris Cichon, Rob Woodfork and Dave Preston discusses the latest happenings when it comes to sports in the DMV. Should there be some concern when it comes to the Nationals? How far can this Wizards team go in the postseason? These questions and many more answered on…

WTOP Entertainment Editor Jason Fraley chats with Oscar-winning filmmaker Barry Jenkins, who delivers his new TV series “The Underground Railroad” this Friday. Jason spoke with Jenkins between his two masterpieces, “Moonlight” and “If Beale Street Could Talk.”

A once-in-a-century pandemic and a historic wave of protests dominated the headlines this past year. But how did the two affect each other? This week we talk to WTOP reporter Alejandro Alvarez who has traveled the world photographing social movements over the past five years. He tells us what he saw on the ground during…

Did you gain weight in 2020? Yeah, me too. Let’s talk about it.    Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youcanpoundthis/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmandaValentineBites Website: http://amandavalentinebites.com/

Crossfit athlete Emily Breeze, a fitness trainer and pregnant mother of three, joins Squats and Margaritas to talk parenting multiracial children and normalizing fit pregnancies.

Jamal Bowens, Frank Hanrahan and Chris Cichon discuss all of Washington’s picks in the 2021 NFL Draft. The guys also break down some of the potential roster bubble players who need to have a strong offseason to make the team. It’s the DMV Sports Roundtable!

WTOP Entertainment Editor Jason Fraley chats with Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient Newt Minow and his daughter Nell Minow about the 60th anniversary of his speech calling television a “vast wasteland” and how the collapse of the Fairness Doctrine birthed our era of divisive “fake news.”

Patrick Skinner, is now a beat cop in Savannah, Georgia. He’s urging people to stop calling 9-1-1 for everything and police officers who don’t want to abide by the rules of democracy, fairness and decency, “to quit”. Also, check out the analysis after this great interview.

A GOP congressional shakeup is coming — Rep. Liz Cheney, the most powerful Republican woman in the House, is about to lose her No. 3 leadership position. The White House is preparing for what could be a critical stretch for President Joe Biden’s infrastructure plan. WTOP Capitol Hill correspondent Mitchell Miller has “The Week on…

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…

Consulting winemaker Aaron Pott learned from an early age from a French waiter that “milk ees for baybees.” From that time on, Aaron knew he wanted to make world-class wines. With the help of legendary mentors such as John Kongsgaard and Michel Roland, Pott crafts wines that exude finesse and charm. Moreover, he loves “the…

WTOP Entertainment Editor chats with three-time Grammy nominee Grace Potter, who rocks the Frederick Fairgrounds this Sunday for Mother’s Day.

WTOP Entertainment Editor Jason Fraley chats with Elliot Page (“Juno,” “Inception”), who made headlines this week with a transgender transition. Jason spoke with Page in 2015 about the LGBTQ film “Freeheld” just months after the landmark Supreme Court ruling legalizing same-sex marriage.

It’s All Journalism producer Amelia Brust talks with freelance reporter Emilia Benton. They discuss their shared love of running and how Benton has learned how to be a successful freelance writer by doing. 

There is a story about an event in Paris in 2016, a payment and a message that may have shaped the course of the Trump administration and U.S. history. Craig Unger, author of American Kompromat discusses the details.

Meet my new co-worker at Cincy 360 Fitness, Katelynn Barnett! In this episode we discuss Katelynn’s history with binge eating and her journey to become a group fitness trainer.  If you’re interested in Cincy Circuit, sign up on Mind Body at https://www.cincy360fitness.com/         Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youcanpoundthis/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmandaValentineBites Website: http://amandavalentinebites.com/

The WTOP Huddle featuring Chris Cichon, Dave Johnson, Rob Woodfork & The Daves (Preston and Johnson) are talking Washington Sports every week! While the Capitals are firmly in the postseason, the Wizards still need to close out the regular season strong to secure a spot. The voice of the Wiz Dave Johnson previews the stretch…

JULIE DONALDSON, SR VP OF MEDIA AND CONTENT FOR THE WFT IS IN THE HOUSE! CLAUDE AND KEVIN THINK ITS VERY COOL, AND HOPEFULLY YOU WILL TOO. LIVE FROM ARUBA!

Rachel DesRochers has been been a Pound This guest before discussing her 100 pound weight loss (episode 470). In this episode we discuss Rachel’s newest work, Head To Heart Mentorship, which I’ve found very successful in the last month. Head To Heart Mentorship: https://www.racheldesrochers.com/mentorship/ Find Rachel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/racheldesrochers/ Or through her businesses: https://www.gratefulgrahams.com/ https://www.incubatorkitchencollective.org/…

WTOP Entertainment Editor Jason Fraley chats with bestselling author John Grisham about his new basketball novel “Sooley,” his love of ACC college hoops, and the 30th anniversary of “The Firm.”

People often turn to faith during times of suffering, hardship and uncertainty — inescapable realities during the coronavirus pandemic. But with health restrictions barring large gatherings, how did local religious groups serve their congregations? What did religious life look like this past year? This week we talk to reporter and anchor Kyle Cooper, who also…

Starving to Strong’s Sarah Herman joins Squats and Margaritas to share her journey of overcoming anorexia and how she lives her life with balance today and is helping others to do the same.

WTOP Entertainment Editor Jason Fraley chats with Joan Osborne, who performs a special City Winery livestream tonight. The singer-songwriter answers her famous question: What if God was one of us?

Tyeastia Green is the Director of Racial Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging in Burlington, Vermont. She’s very well-liked by a majority of residents. The rest have been loud and clear, they don’t want her there. But she’s on a mission. Hers is a story of sacrifice and commitment.

President Joe Biden’s infrastructure proposals now total more than $4 trillion and Congress has begun what’s expected to be a lot of complicated give-and-take over initiatives that are the largest in a generation. WTOP Capitol Hill correspondent Mitchell Miller has “The Week on the Hill.”

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…

WE KNOW WHAT YOU GUYS THINK…MAINLY BECAUSE YOU’VE BEEN TELLING US FOR THE PAST 5 MONTHS. NOW YOU GET TO HEAR WHAT WE THINK! IT’S CLAUDE…ITS KEV…IT’S RODNEY HENDERSON….IT’S MANNY…IT’S DRAFT NIGHT! AND IT’S LATE! WHY CAN’T THEY START THIS THING AT 3 IN THE AFTERNOON?

WTOP Entertainment Editor Jason Fraley celebrates International Jazz Day by chatting with Herbie Hancock about his Miles Davis roots and why Snoop Dogg says he invented hip-hop.

Famed winemaker Jean-Nicolas Méo (of Domaine Méo-Camuzet in Burgundy, France) and legendary co-founder of IRS Records (think Police, REM, The Go-Go’s, etc.) Jay Boberg met serendipitously at a party in Philadelphia over 25 years ago. Their friendship has led to a remarkable collaboration in Willamette Valley, Oregon, where they make outstanding wines that, “we like…

WTOP Entertainment Editor Jason Fraley chats with actor Dean Norris about the legacy of “Breaking Bad” and his new CBS sitcom “The United States of Al.”

Answering your questions! Today’s question: Can I drink alcohol while losing weight?   Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youcanpoundthis/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmandaValentineBites Website: http://amandavalentinebites.com/

It’s All Journalism host Michael O’Connell talks to Angela Greiling Keane, Renuka Rayasam, and Allan James Vestal about Politico’s data-rich project, Why state legislatures are still very white — and very male, which examines how statehouses are less diverse than the communities they represent. Keep up with the latest news about the It’s All Journalism podcast,…

Former KGB agent, Yuriy Shvets, who defected to the U.S., says a strange deal on television sets in the late 1970s started what’s been a decades-long connection between Trump and Russian intelligence.

Who should Washington pick 19th overall in the NFL Draft? What’s the best path to the playoffs for the Caps and Wizards?

WTOP’s Jason Fraley chats with Nathan Morris of Boyz II Men, the top-selling R&B group of all time who released their debut hit “Motownphilly” 30 years ago this week.

Answering your questions! Today’s question: What happens when your goal weight isn’t enough?   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 Judy Heumann, pioneer of the Disability Rights Movement, about bringing the Netflix documentary “Crip Camp” to the Oscars and her decades-long fight for equality.

Answering your questions! Today’s question: How important is BMI?   Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youcanpoundthis/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmandaValentineBites Website: http://amandavalentinebites.com/

With local theaters and venues shuttered during the pandemic, artists went virtual and drive-in theaters blossomed. But were local artists able to survive this past year? Are any D.C.-area venues closed for good? And will movie theaters make a come-back or will streaming reign supreme? Tune in and find out with WTOP entertainment editor Jason…

In this episode Dr. Aparna Shah and I discuss the importance and the health of your pelvic floor. Everything from symptoms of pelvic floor disorders to methods of strengthening your pelvic floor to when you need medical attention. You can find Dr. Shah at The Christ Hospital here: https://www.thechristhospital.com/physician-details?Provider=S3H40TSB86       Find me on…