A short commentary from host JJ Green leads off this show. Then Dr. Guadalupe Correa-Cabrera, Professor at George Mason University’s Schar School of Policy and Government, speaks out about attempts in Arkansas to ban the term “LatinX”
WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with Rock & Roll Hall of Fame guitarist Denny Laine, who performs live at the Rams Head in Annapolis, Maryland on Sunday, Feb. 5. They spoke about Laine’s British roots, forming The Moody Blues for hits like “Go Now” and Paul McCartney’s Wings for hits like “Live and Let Die” and “Band on the Run.” (Theme Music: Scott Buckley’s “Clarion”)
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WalletHub Analyst Jill Gonzalez shares some new research about how each state is doing. And Dr. Slvyea Hollis, Assistant Professor of African and African American History at Montgomery College shares her thoughts about it.
WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with actress Sheila McCarthy, co-star of the new Oscar contender drama “Women Talking,” which opens in movie theaters everywhere today. They discuss the film’s powerful subject matter and stellar ensemble cast, including Rooney Mara, Claire Foy, Jessie Buckley, Judith Ivey, Ben Whishaw and Frances McDormand. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley’s “Clarion”)
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WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with Pam Grier, who 25 years ago today attended Golden Globes as a Best Actress nominee for Quentin Tarantino’s “Jackie Brown.” They spoke in 2017 when Grier came to D.C. for both the Salute Her Awards Luncheon and the Ubiquitous Expo, as well as to promote the new streaming service “Brown Sugar” as a platform to watch “Shaft,” “Super Fly” and her own iconic film “Foxy Brown.” (Theme Music: Scott Buckley’s “Clarion”)
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WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with comedian Paul Reiser, who performs live at Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races in West Virginia on Saturday night. They discuss his career of movies like “Diner,” “Beverly Hills Cop,” “Aliens” and “Whiplash” and TV series like “Mad About You,” “The Kominsky Method” and “Stranger Things.” (Theme Music: Scott Buckley’s “Clarion”)
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He says he grew up in a white, “Wonderbread land” in Michigan, but has always sought to connect with people of all races. His is an intriguing story, especially his connection to Earvin “Magic” Johnson.
Amy Qin, New York Times Correspondent, joins us to talk about her feature story on Sheng Thao.
WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with Toad the Wet Sprocket frontman Glen Phillips, who plays Union Stage in Washington D.C. on Wednesday, Jan. 18. They discussed the band’s biggest hits from “Walk on the Ocean” to “All I Want” to “Good Intentions,” as well as his favorite solo records. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley’s “Clarion”)
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Abraham Awolich, head of the People’s Coalition for Civil Action-South Sudan discusses problems looming in South Sudan.