WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley marks the 10th anniversary of Netflix’s “House of Cards” becoming the first streaming series ever nominated for an Emmy on July 18, 2013. You’ll hear a brief chat with Robin Wright from the show’s red carpet premiere at the Newseum in 2013, followed by an important conversation with renowned Washington D.C. actor Ed Gero, who starred in Season 2 of “House of Cards,” about why his union SAG-AFTRA is currently on strike. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley’s “Clarion”)
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WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with Neil Fallon of Clutch as the band rocks Washington D.C. twice this week, first at The Atlantis on Thursday, then at The Anthem on Friday. They discuss him growing up in Montgomery County, Maryland and forming the band with his high school buddies to record hits like “Electric Worry.” (Theme Music: Scott Buckley’s “Clarion”)
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Sasa Aakil, started a very influential post card protest campaign in 2020 after George Floyd’s death. What’s happening with her now?

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WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley interviews Luke Spiller of The Struts as the band rocks the 9:30 Club in Washington D.C. on Sunday, followed by the brand new venue The Atlantis on July 23. They discuss the band’s journey from hit songs like “Could Have Been Me” to helping open D.C.’s The Anthem with Foo Fighters in 2017. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley’s “Clarion”)
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WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley interviews “American Idol” Season 5 champion Taylor Hicks, who releases his first new music in 14 years with his brand new single “Teach Me to Dance.” They discuss his upcoming album “Porch Swing,” as well as his memories of winning “American Idol” and his thoughts on Ryan Seacrest becoming the new host of “Wheel of Fortune.” (Theme Music: Scott Buckley’s “Clarion”)
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WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley interviews “Swagger” stars Quvenzhané Wallis and Isaiah Hill, as well as creator Reggie Rock Bythewood as the basketball drama series drops Episode 3 of Season 2 today on Apple TV+. They also discuss the 10th anniversary of Wallis becoming the youngest ever Best Actress nominee at the 2013 Oscars. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley’s “Clarion”)
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WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley interviews Jack Blades, bassist and vocalist of Night Ranger, which brings its 40th anniversary tour to Capital One Hall in Tysons, Virginia tomorrow night. They discuss Night Ranger hits like “Sister Christian” and Damn Yankees hits like “High Enough.” (Theme Music: Scott Buckley’s “Clarion”)
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Bruk Belete, a 21 year old college student talks, about growing up in the U.S., preserving her culture, and race in America. 

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WTOP’s Jason Fraley interviews Karen Allen as “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny” opens in movie theaters nationwide today for Harrison Ford’s fifth and final installment. They spoke in 2017 when she called to promote her indie film “Year by the Sea,” as well as memories of growing up in Maryland and her breakthrough roles in “Animal House” and “Raiders of the Lost Ark.” (Theme Music: Scott Buckley’s “Clarion”)
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WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley interviews Lea Thompson as “Back to the Future” becomes a Broadway musical tomorrow at the Winter Garden Theatre in New York City. They spoke for a special 30th anniversary screening at Wolf Trap in Virginia back in 2015. (Them Music: Scott Buckley’s “Clarion”)
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