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Melissa Leo

Melissa Leo

Jason Fraley interviews Oscar winner Melissa Leo about her new dramatic thriller “The Knife,” starring NFL Pro Bowler Nnamdi Asomugha in his directorial debut. Leo discusses her role as the detective, as well as her previous roles in “Homicide: Life on the Street,” “Prisoners” and her Oscar-winning role in “The Fighter.” (Theme Music: Scott Buckley’s “Clarion”)

Top News from WTOP – 2PM Update – August 14, 2025

Top News from WTOP – 2PM Update – August 14, 2025

The latest local news impacting D.C., Maryland and Northern Virginia. Today’s stories include: team coverage — and reaction from Maryland Governor Wes Moore — to the Trump administration’s federal takeover of D.C. police, deployment of the national guard and federal officers’ clearing of homeless encampments in Washington D.C.

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Mary Chapin Carpenter (Part 2)

Mary Chapin Carpenter (Part 2)

Jason Fraley interviews five-time Grammy winner Mary Chapin Carpenter, who performs at Wolf Trap in Vienna, Virginia this Saturday. They discuss her earliest open-mic nights in Washington D.C., how The Birchmere helped her get signed by Nashville and how a Bethesda dance club inspired her song “Down at the Twist & Shout,” kicking off a string of country hits like “I Feel Lucky,” “Passionate Kisses” and “He Thinks He’ll Keep Her.” (Theme Music: Scott Buckley’s “Clarion”)