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Malcolm McDowell

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with Malcolm McDowell as Stanley Kubrick’s “A Clockwork Orange” made its UK premiere 50 years ago last night. They spoke in 2016 about his Amazon streaming series “Mozart in the Jungle,” which continued his passion for classical music just like his role as Alex DeLarge.

The Sugarhill Gang

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with hip-hop icons The Sugarhill Gang, who perform at City Winery in Washington D.C. on Sunday. Co-founder Master Gee explains how “Rapper’s Delight” invented the hip-hop genre in 1979, while Hen Dogg shares how “Apache” has been rediscovered by a whole new generation.

744: Common Mistakes When Trying To Lose Weight With Josh Garrett

Cincy 360 Fitness owner and personal trainer Josh Garrett joins me to chat about some of the most common mistakes made when trying to lose weight.    If you’re in need of a health coach, and you’d like to check out Team Fit With Me – Get 10% off month 1 of all packages, plans,…

Entrepreneur bets on local news site for Northern Kentucky

Entrepreneur Lacy Starling divested her holdings from a $30 million logistics business in 2020 to pursue her passion for journalism. Now the president and CEO of OneNYK Alliance, Starling is focusing her business chops on creating a sustainable news platform to cover Northern Kentucky. Keep up with the latest news about the It’s All Journalism podcast, sign…

Brian McKnight

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with R&B star Brian McKnight, who performs live at Strathmore in North Bethesda, Maryland on Friday night. Jason spoke to the 16-time Grammy nominee for a look inside his biggest hits from “One Last Cry” to “Anytime” to “Back at One.”

Marlon Wayans

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with the hilarious Marlon Wayans, who performs standup at Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races in West Virginia on Jan. 22. They discuss “White Chicks,” “The 6th Man” and “Requiem for a Dream.” You’ll also hear their 2017 discussion about NBC’s “Marlon,” Netflix’s “Naked” and memories of “In Living…

Local Hospitals Ask for Help amid Record Surge in COVID-19 Patients

Record case rates are leading to an all-time high in hospitalizations throughout the DC region. Doctors and nurses are dealing with more COVID-19 patients than ever before. This week, WTOP’s Kristi King shares her reporting on the Sentara Healthcare hospital system in Northern Virginia.

Kim Vopni, “The Vagina Coach”

Certified pre-/postnatal fitness consultant Kim Vopni joins Squats and Margaritas to discuss Kegel exercises, prolapse, training for labor and the importance of seeing a pelvic floor therapist.

Bob Saget & John Stamos

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley remembers “Full House” actor and comedian Bob Saget, who was found dead today at age 65. They spoke in 2016 when Saget visited the Kennedy Center for a tribute to Joan Rivers and a roast of James Carville. You’ll also hear from Saget’s “Full House” co-star John Stamos, who called…

The Cars

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with The Cars’ late singer/songwriter Ric Ocasek as the Tally Ho Theater hosts a Cars tribute tonight in Leesburg, Virginia. They spoke in 2018 a year before his death when Ocasek brought his art exhibit to Bethesda, Maryland and Tysons, Virginia.

The Week on the Hill – Jan. 7, 2022

Vice President Kamala Harris speaks with WTOP. In her interview with Capitol Hill correspondent Mitchell Miller, she discussed Jan. 6, former Vice President Mike Pence and the Biden administration’s ongoing efforts to deal with the coronavirus. A unique start to 2022 and “The Week on the Hill.”

Trace Adkins

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with country music star Trace Adkins, who performs at the Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races in West Virginia on Saturday. They spoke in 2017 when Adkins performed in Washington D.C. for “A Capitol Fourth.”

Inside the US Capitol on 1/6/21 — A reporter’s view

Tia Mitchell is the Washington correspondent for The Atlanta Journal Constitution and chair of the National Association of Black Journalists’ Political Task Force. She was in the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021 and tells It’s All Jouranlism about a day that quickly got out of hand.  Keep up with the latest news about the…

Ricky Skaggs

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with country music legend Ricky Skaggs, who performs at The Birchmere in Alexandria, Virginia for two nights this weekend. They spoke in 2015 when he performed at The Birchmere with Ry Cooder and wife Sharon White, discussing his humble beginnings with Bill Monroe and Flatt & Scruggs to eventually…

FFR WEEK 18 vs PHI aka WHATS IN A NAME?

IT WAS THE RAPPER LIL BILL SHAKESPEARE aka VANILLA SHAKE THAT SAID “A ROSE BY ANY OTHER NAME WOULD STILL BE FUNKY”. CLAUDE AND KEVIN THINK ITS A SNOW JOB. SPEAKING OF SNOW…..

‘Shark Tank’

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with “Shark Tank” judge Daymond John, who celebrates 30 years since founding the hip-hop apparel company FUBU. They spoke in 2020 about his entrepreneurial book “Power Shift” and the success of TV’s “Shark Tank.”

‘This Is Us’

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with actor Chris Sullivan, who played the beloved character Toby, as “This Is Us” returns for its sixth and final season tonight on NBC. They spoke in 2017 during the mid-season cliffhanger of Season 1. Sullivan also describes voicing the hilarious Hump Day Camel in a series of GEICO…

‘Impractical Jokers’

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with “Impractical Jokers” stars James ‘Murr’ Murray and Joe Gatto, who announced over the weekend that he is leaving the hit prank-comedy show for personal reasons after nine seasons. They spoke in 2020 during the release of “Impractical Jokers: The Movie.”

742: Eating More To Lose Weight With Sarah Fucinari

Sarah Fucinari has been on an amazing journey. From obesity and binge eating, to weight loss surgery and under eating, to becoming a successful personal trainer and nutrition coach.  In this episode hear Sarah share her personal and professional knowledge of how eating more may be the key to your weight loss success. Find Sarah…

Omicron Pushes Fire & EMS Crews to the Limit

Fire and EMS crews across the DC region have depleted staffs and an increased call volume due to the winter surge in COVID-19 cases. These challenges are building upon pandemic staff shortages. This week, longtime public safety reporter Dave Statter explains where fire and EMS departments stand now. I also spoke with Montgomery County Fire…

Chita Rivera

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with arguably the greatest Broadway actress of all time, Chita Rivera, who hosts the New Year’s Eve special “United in Song” tonight on PBS. They discussed her prolific career, originating such iconic roles as Anita in “West Side Story,” Rose in “Bye Bye Birdie” and Velma Kelly in “Chicago.”

Prison Journalism Project Update: Best of 2021

This week, we’re happy to share with our listeners an update on the most popular episode of It’s All Journalism of 2021: The Prison Journalism Project, an initiative to help people who are behind bars and have a passion for writing to find a wider audience and change the conversation about life in prison. Our…

Anderson Cooper & Andy Cohen

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen, who co-host the annual “New Year’s Eve Live” special tomorrow night as the Times Square ball drops on CNN. The duo called in twice in 2015 and 2018 to discuss their comedy tour AC2 at Warner Theatre in Washington D.C.