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320: Shannon’s Weight Loss Journey – Week 19

How did week 19 of Shannon’s weight loss journey go? Did 2 vacations derail her progress? Shannon is a 43 year old mom of 3 and is ready to change her lifestyle, get healthy and lose weight. Every week we’ll catch up with Shannon on her successes and setbacks. Find Shannon’s pic on my Instagram:…

To Discipline or Not

How do you discipline your kids? Is there a right or wrong answer? What should you do when you and your partner disagree on a punishment? We get into it all on this week’s episode. Plus, Chris, Aly and I discuss how our views on discipline have changed over the years.

319: How Obesity Impacts Your Heart With Dr. Joel Forman

Dr. Joel Forman, a cardiologist at Christ Hospital that focuses on preventative care, joins me to discuss the what obesity really does to your heart. You can find Dr. Joel Forman at the Preventative Oncology Program at Christ Hospital helping people prevent heart events. https://www.thechristhospital.com/

S1E5 22 Hours: A Murder Trial is a Play

Over the 22 hours the victims were taken captive and then killed, the prime suspect goes missing and his normally active Facebook account goes dark. We track Daron Wint’s whereabouts during that crucial time. Also in this episode, an introduction to some of the key players in the courtroom: the federal prosecutors who spent years…

The Week on the Hill: July 5, 2019

Immigration and border issues are still simmering, as Congress returns from the holiday break. House Democrats are vowing to do more to protect migrant children at holding facilities, while the president defends border agents and indicates he’ll keep fighting for a citizenship question on the U.S. Census.

The Wizards & NBA Free Agency

It’s been another year of big-name basketball players moving around. Bryan Albin of Wizards Radio 24/7 gets us up to speed on Washington’s moves.

315: ICYMI – Mind Pump Interview

In case you missed it…I sat down with Mind Pump hosts Sal Di Stefano, Adam Schafer and Justin Andrews to discuss a variety of topics, including… -Lies the fitness industry tells -Reverse dieting and overcoming mental road blocks -Maneuvering marketing for a healthy diet -The impact of the Mind Pump podcast -The secret to being…

Traveling with Kids

Is it possible to travel with kids and not be that parent everyone rolls their eyes at while boarding the plane? Yes! Listen to some of our funniest travel stories and how we overcome the stress of little humans on the road.

314: How Ben Racke Does Fitness

Ben Racke is a fitness trainer and nutrition coach in Cincinnati. Ben’s mission is to educate people and help them make health and fitness part of their life. In this episode, hear Ben’s story and philosophy on fitness. Find Ben here: https://benracke.com/ Find my Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/youcanpoundthis/

S1E4 22 Hours: The Pizza Crust

The Savopoulos house was held in evidence for weeks as crime scene investigators looked for clues. In the end, five pieces of forensic evidence linked Daron Wint to the killings, including a sliver of his DNA on the crust of a pizza that had been delivered to the house while he held the family captive….

311: How To Start Making Small Steps That Lead To Big Changes With The 180 Project

Dr. Joel Forman & Bo McMillan discuss how the Christ Hospital Health Network is helping initiate small, yet impactful changes in your lifestyle. The 180 Project is a community initiative that encourages practicing healthy habits, 180 seconds at a time. Join these efforts by committing to doing 180-seconds-a-day of something good for your health, starting…

The Week on the Hill: June 28, 2019

Billions of dollars in humanitarian aid will soon be on the way to the southern border, after a divided Congress passed legislation before the holiday break. And along with the summer temperatures, the Democratic presidential race is heating up, following the first two debates. WTOP’s Mitchell Miller has more in this episode of The Week…

Finding the truth in a sea of misinformation

Professor and author Stephen Davis joins IAJ producer Michael O’Connell to explain how a little test he gives students inspired a book on the difficulty young and seasoned journalists alike are having in separating the truth from bad information.

The Art of Balancing

What is your definition of balance? As life changes, we discuss how to maintain balance and a stress-free environment in your home, with your partner and your kids. This truly is an art that needs to be learned. But, we promise, it is attainable!

307: How To Train For An Outdoor Adventure With Lauren Beatty

Outdoor adventures are my favorite form of exercise…but how do you train for them? Lauren Beatty, a guide for Explorer Chick, gives advice on how to train in the gym for the outdoors. Hiking and moving outdoors was a big part of my own weight loss journey, and Explorer Chick, mentioned multiple times in this…

S1E3 22 Hours: The Money Drop

Hours after the victims are taken hostage, a ransom is delivered to the mansion on Woodland Drive. But it doesn’t save the victims — the calls, text messages and voicemails end, leaving key parts of the timeline unexplained. But after the trial, a new theory emerges explaining how the killer got inside the house. This…

What is the future of LGBT media?

Trish Bendix, an entertainment and freelance writer for more than 20 years, joins producer Michael O’Connell to shed some light on the shifting state of LGBT journalism.

304: Shannon’s Weight Loss Journey – Week 16

How did week 16 of Shannon’s weight loss journey go? Is the scale finally moving? Shannon is a 43 year old mom of 3 and is ready to change her lifestyle, get healthy and lose weight. Every week we’ll catch up with Shannon on her successes and setbacks. Find Shannon’s pic on my Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youcanpoundthis/

Not for Lazy Dads

Moms usually get all the credit but, on the heels of Father’s Day, we want to give all the dads out there the credit they deserve. We’re taking a time out to honor the accomplishments of the modern dad who not only provides for his family, but also spends quality, hands-on time with his kids….

5 more podcasts to check out

In this special podcast, It’s All Journalism producer Michael O’Connell talks to Erica Mandy of The Newsworthy; Chistiane Wisehart of Examining Ethics; Sonja and Alex Overhiser of A Couple Cooks: Small Bites Podcast; Jerod Morris, Andy Bottoms and Ryan Phillips of The Assembly Call; and Paul Gilmartin of the Mental Illness Happy Hour.

302: Fit and Famous With Runaway June

Naomi Cooke, Hannah Mulholland, and Jennifer Wayne of Runaway June and I sat on their tour bus and discussed health and fitness in the public eye and how they stay healthy on the road. Find Runaway June here: https://www.runawayjune.com/

S1E2 22 Hours: Taken Captive

For the Savopoulos family and Vera Figueroa, May 13, 2015, began like any other Wednesday. Then things went terribly wrong. Through phone records, text messages and eyewitnesses, we recreate the timeline of their last 22 hours. This episode is written and produced by WTOP News reporters Megan Cloherty and Jack Moore. WTOP Digital News Director…

The Week on the Hill: June 14, 2019

President Trump tries to clarify comments that set off an uproar in Congress, after suggesting he’d be open to getting political dirt on an opponent from a foreign government, and lawmakers press for legislation tightening election security involving foreign interference, in the wake of the president’s remarks in this episode of The Week on The…

The Browser seeks out, shares the day’s best writing

Robert Cottrell, editor and founder of The Browser, joins producer Michael O’Connell to explain the difference between being a content aggregator and a curator and why the best and most lasting journalism isn’t likely to be focused on the day’s events.

Target USA — Episode 173: Rules for war in cyberspace

The world has recently seen the devastation that can be caused by the amorphous realm that is cyber. Heli Tiirmaa-Klaar, Estonia’s ambassador at-large for cybersecurity, discusses how diplomats are going about putting rules in place, how they are going to be enforced and where they are in the process.

299: Shannon’s Weight Loss Journey – Week 15

How did week 15 of Shannon’s weight loss journey go? Got some tough love in this episode! Shannon is a 43 year old mom of 3 and is ready to change her lifestyle, get healthy and lose weight. Every week we’ll catch up with Shannon on her successes and setbacks. Find Shannon’s pic on my…

My Two Moms, My Two Dads

In honor of Pride Month, we’re discussing the successes and difficulties the LGBTQ community faces when it comes to same-sex parenting. And, for straight parents, we’re asking the questions many won’t ask out loud. This episode is not only educational and informative but, as always, we’re covering the topic in a fun and loving way.

297: How Outdoor Adventures Have Changed Dana’s Fitness Goals

Dana is one badass woman. In this episode hear how she went out of her comfort zone to try outdoor adventures and how that inspired her to lose weight and become stronger. Hiking and moving outdoors was a big part of my own weight loss journey, and Explorer Chick, mentioned multiple times in this episode,…