WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley interviews Randi Zuckerberg as today marks exactly 20 years since her brother Mark Zuckerberg launched The Facebook from his sophomore dorm room at Harvard University on Feb. 4, 2004. They spoke in 2016 when she launched the reality TV show “Quit Your Day Job” on the Oxygen network. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley’s “Clarion”)
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A Black woman went to Harvard & Oxford. Was an authority on nuclear testing, diplomacy and she traveled around the world -twice! The kicker? Merze Tate was born in 1905. Dr. Barbara Savage wrote about her and joins us to talk about both their stories.
WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley interviews outgoing Kennedy Center Chairman David Rubenstein, who is reportedly buying the Baltimore Orioles. They spoke in 2020 about his 10-episode PBS series “History with David Rubenstein,” and while they didn’t discuss baseball, the conversation may give you some insight into the mind of this cultured entrepreneur. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley’s “Clarion”)
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WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley catches up with Living Colour frontman Corey Glover, who rocks the Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races in West Virginia tomorrow night in a double bill with Extreme. They discuss his groundbreaking career, including the timelessness of the hit song “Cult of Personality,” as well as his role in Oliver Stone’s “Platoon.” (Theme Music: Scott Buckley’s “Clarion”)
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WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley interview Gina Prince-Bythewood & Reggie Rock Bythewood, executive producers of ““Genius: MLK/X,” which premieres tomorrow night on National Geographic before streaming Friday on Hulu and Disney+. They discuss juxtaposing the lives of Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X, as well as memories of Gina directing “Love & Basketball” and “The Woman King.” (Theme Music: Scot Buckley’s “Clarion”)
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Heather and Randy Bacchus lost their son Randy to suicide after he developed marijuana psychosis. They share what is a growing problem for teens and young adults, in part because of the rapidly growing legalization of marijuana, without fully understanding that it’s way more potent that it used to be.
WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley interviews WWE superstar A.J. Styles, who battles Roman Reigns, Randy Orton and L.A. Knight in a Fatal Fourway match for the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship tomorrow night at the “Royal Rumble” on Peacock. The “Phenomenal One” discusses his three challenging opponents, as well as predictions for the 30-man Men’s Royal Rumble Match and memories of his two previous reigns as WWE Champion. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley’s “Clarion”)
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WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley interviews six-time Tony winner Audra McDonald, who performs live with the National Symphony Orchestra at the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C. on Jan. 30 and Jan. 31. They break down her record-breaking six Tony wins on Broadway, as well as her TV role in HBO’s “The Gilded Age” and movie work in “Rustin” and “Origin.” (Theme Music: Scott Buckley’s “Clarion”)
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Laura Stack of Johnny’s Ambassadors tells us the tragic story of her son Johnny, who committed suicide after becoming addicted to today’s extremely potent marijuana. he suffered from Marijuana Psychosis. She tells us what she’s doing about it and has an urgent warning for family members of teens and young adults.
WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley interviews Kym Whitley, who cracks up the D.C. Comedy Loft for a run of five shows this weekend in the nation’s capital. She reflects on her career from “Next Friday” to “Curb Your Enthusiasm” to “Master of None,” as well as her award-winning podcast “Two Funny Mamas” with Sherri Shepherd. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley’s “Clarion”)
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