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EP. 114 | The battle over race-conscious admissions policies

Niyati Shah, Director of Litigation, at Asian Americans Advancing Justice joins us to talk about how civil rights organizations in the Asian American, African American, and Latino(x) communities are working together to fight against people trying to dismantle affirmative action and race-conscious admissions policies.

Spraying for mosquitos? It’s killing more than you think

Spraying for mosquitos is pretty commonplace around the DMV. You’ve likely seen it in your neighborhood if you haven’t paid for the service before. But the chemicals used by most commercial companies that spray are beginning to worry scientists who say pollinators like bees, butterflies, and even birds are also falling victim to the deadly…

The Md man who won the White Marlin Open & $4.5 million

There’s no question that Jeremy Duffie is having a good week. Last weekend, he won the 49th annual White Marlin Open in Ocean City, Maryland – billed as the world’s largest and richest billfish tournament. But this is not something that Duffie and his family took lightly. We talk to Jeremy Duffie about how he…

Steve Martin & Martin Short

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with Steve Martin and Martin Short, who perform together Saturday and Sunday at Wolf Trap in Virginia, Virginia. You’ll first hear from Martin Short, who joined Jason in 2016 to discuss his NBC variety show “Maya & Marty” co-starring Maya Rudolph. You’ll then hear from Steve Martin and musician…

The Commanders’ KC measuring stick and Mystics playoff preview

The WTOP Sports team assembled just as news of Deshaun Watson’s 11-game suspension broke. What does the extended punishment say about the NFL? Also, is Washington’s preseason game in Kansas City a measuring stick game for the Commanders offense? We discuss how the truth about the Burgundy and Gold’s quarterback and running back positions will…

The Md man who won the White Marlin Open & $4.5 million

There’s no question that Jeremy Duffie is having a good week. Last weekend, he won the 49th annual White Marlin Open in Ocean City, Maryland – billed as the world’s largest and richest billfish tournament. But this is not something that Duffie and his family took lightly. We talk to Jeremy Duffie about how he…

Canceled Va high school football program may not be the last

As students prepare to head back to school, many student-athletes are set to start a new season. It’s the first for most without covid restrictions. But the last two years have changed the game, especially when it comes to football. After a former pro player had to walk away from coaching a team that had…

Public service reporter tracks ARPA spending in North Carolina

Carolina Public Press reporter Shelby Harris investigates how localities in North Carolina are spending American Rescue Plan Act funds on the latest episode of It’s All Journalism. Keep up with the latest news about the It’s All Journalism podcast, sign up for our weekly email newsletter. Also, listen to our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, PodcastOne,…

Jay & The Americans

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with Sandy Deanne of Jay & The Americans, who play Rams Head in Annapolis, Maryland on Aug. 25. They discuss the band’s classic hits like “Come a Little Bit Closer,” which was introduced to a new generation the movie soundtrack of “Guardians of the Galaxy: Vol. 2.” You’ll also…