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Alex Garland

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with filmmaker Alex Garland, whose new movie sci-fi/horror flick “Men” opens in movie theaters this weekend. They spoke in 2015 during the release of his sci-fi thriller “Ex Machina,” as well as writing “The Beach,” “28 Days Later” and even a preview of “Annihilation.”

The Week on the Hill: May 20, 2022

The baby formula shortage in the U.S. has left many parents scrambling to feed their infants. It’s an issue that caught many by surprise and some members of Congress say that’s inexcusable. But while lawmakers have taken legislative action, store shelves aren’t going to be restocked overnight. WTOP’s Capitol Hill Correspondent Mitchell Miller has “The…

Loudoun school board sues to halt Younkin investigation & Reimagining Penn. Ave as a park

A Virginia school system is standing up against an executive order from Governor Glenn Younkin instructing his Attorney General to investigate how Loudoun County’s school board handled two sexual assaults last year. The county contends the governor is overstepping his bounds. The government says there’s clearly a cover-up going on. WTOP’s Neal Augenstein helps us…

Loudoun school board sues to halt Younkin investigation & Reimagining Penn. Ave as a park

A Virginia school system is standing up against an executive order from Governor Glenn Younkin instructing his Attorney General to investigate how Loudoun County’s school board handled two sexual assaults last year. The county contends the governor is overstepping his bounds. The government says there’s clearly a cover-up going on. WTOP’s Neal Augenstein helps us…

Hal Linden

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with Hal Linden to mark the 40th anniversary of TV’s “Barney Miller” airing its series finale on May 20, 1982. They spoke in 2017 when Linden starred in Arthur Miller’s play “The Price” at Arena Stage in Washington D.C. to reflect on his iconic career on stage and screen.

Will COVID ruin summer? Plus, meet the DMV’s video gaming symphony

COVID cases continue to increase across our region but will a return to mandates come along with the uptick? WTOP’s Kate Ryan tells us why Montgomery County is focusing on a new r-word this time around – recommend. And how that’s playing out in schools. Plus, have you ever heard of a video game symphony?…