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MNST: Is it time to panic about the Wild? and remembering which week is recycling is a tough one.

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with drummer Don Brewer of Grand Funk Railroad, which plays at Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races in West Virginia this Friday night. They discuss the band’s biggest hits, including “We’re an American Band,” “The Loco-Motion” and “Some Kind of Wonderful.”

Kamaria Roberts, the new deputy director of local news transformation at the American Press Institute, joins host Michael O’Connell in a year-end review of the Better News podcast. They listen to clips from past interviews and discuss how they demonstrate the successful application of strategies developed by newsrooms in the Table Stakes Local News Transformation program and…

MNST: Is it time to panic about the Wild? and remembering which week is recycling is a tough one.

We put the Kentucky tornado outbreak into perspective. We hear from a young Edina woman who was beaten during an attempted carjacking. GL prediction: retail shopping as we know it will end due to ever increasing looting.

In this episode Amy Chavez and I discuss the definition of trauma, how we store it in our body, the role of the central nervous system and the ways we can begin to heal.  A little about Amy from her website https://www.lovesomatics.org/:   “My professional practice has been an ever-evolving offering of bodywork, yoga, meditation, somatic…

During the pandemic, an alarming number of young people feel hopeless and sad, according to U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy. He called the persistent rise in depression and suicide among the youth a public health crisis. This week, I talked to Rachna Krishnan. She’s CEO and Executive Director of the Women’s Center — a non-profit…

Actress and director Melissa Joan Hart joins Squats and Margaritas to discuss fitness, dieting, body image and how she’s adjusting to her recent move to Nashville.

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with rap legend Kurtis Blow, who brings “The Hip-Hop Nutcracker” to Strathmore in North Bethesda, Maryland on Dec. 20-22. He also discusses pioneering the hip-hop genre with “Christmas Rappin’” and “The Breaks,” as well as being sampled by Next and Nas.

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with actor Michael Urie, who stars in the new Netflix holiday film “Single All the Way.” They spoke in 2018 when Urie starred in “Hamlet” at Shakespeare Theatre Company in Washington D.C.

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with keyboardist Jeff Kazee of Southside Johnny & The Asbury Jukes, which performs tonight at The Birchmere in Alexandria, Virginia. They spoke in 2015 for the Rock & Roll for Children benefit concert in Bethesda, Maryland. He also describes playing for Bon Jovi’s band.

Tharaha Thavakumar of Pittsford, NY spoke out after a white high school student posted a video, showing a gun that he said he carried to kill (the N-word plural). After raising concerns, she was ignored, told to keep quiet, even body-shamed. The surprising thing is, this treatment allegedly came from some of the town’s leaders.

Congress keeps cranking up pressure on social media companies to be more responsive to parents’ concerns about kids getting addicted to their apps. But are lawmakers making progress? Also, Washington says a final farewell to one of the last “lions of the Senate.” WTOP Capitol Hill Correspondent Mitchell Miller has “The Week on the Hill.”

Will the left apologize for their overwhelming support of Jussie Smollett? Defense attorney Peter Wold on the approach of the defense team in the Kim Potter trial. Reusse makes his weekly visit, and Johnny Heidt with guitar news.

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with Oscar-winning film composer Justin Hurwitz to mark the 5th anniversary of “La La Land.” Hurwitz even sits behind his piano during the interview and plays snippets from his Oscar-winning score.

12 American cities including St Paul have set homicide records for 2021. All 12 cities are run by Democrats. The Kim Potter trial continues to attract world wide attention. We also have a story of a terrifying home invasion in Minneapolis, and Johnny Heidt with guitar news.

Cincy 360 Fitness owner and personal trainer Josh Garrett joins me to chat about the biggest mistakes we both see others doing and have personally experienced at the gym.   If you’re looking for a great gift idea, give the gift of grooming with Manscaped! Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code POUNDTHIS…

Sam Greenspan is the creator of Bellwether, a limited podcast series telling real reported stories inside a speculative fiction framework. Greenspan explains to It’s All Journalism host Michael O’Connell how this non-traditional approach to journalistic storytelling illuminates humanity’s collisions with technology. Keep up with the latest news about the It’s All Journalism podcast, sign up for…

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with Blondie, which released its self-titles debut album 45 years ago today. Lead singer Debbie Harry called in to discuss her 2019 memoir “Face It” ahead of her book signing at Sixth & I in Washington D.C.

Kurt Volker, former US Special Representative for the Ukraine Negotiation tells Target USA, there is a very real chance that Russia invades Ukraine and other neighboring countries. And if that happens, it will fundamentally change Europe.

The Kim Potter trial is fated to be shaped and molded by media coverage anticipating civil unrest. Chicago police might have to close the miracle mile this weekend due to fears of looting and crime. Earthquakes off the coast of Oregon, and Johnny Heidt with guitar news.

Producer Ross tells us all about some bad experiences with hamsters and mice. The crew discusses The Beatles thoughts on Elvis and what really led to his death. PLUS Dawn tells us all about Branson and then some.

In case you missed this episode in 2019 – Dr. Denise Brown, Ph.D, MBA, RN, MA, from The Christ Hospital Chats about the important role stress has on the heart, body and weight. In this episode, learn some techniques to reduce stress in your daily life understand your personal responses to stress. Find Dr. Brown…

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley marks the release of the new film “Being the Ricardos” by chatting with Lucie Arnaz, daughter of Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz. They spoke in 2019 when Fathom Events screened five classic, colorized episodes of “I Love Lucy” in movie theaters nationwide.

12/07 Mike can cure the Vikings, most underrated beer cities, and Reuvers embarrassed himself to a Hall of Famer

Teacher of the year, Luke Becker, on the 500 MPG that his students build in Braham, Mn. We recognize the 80th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor. Mn has a 7 billion dollar surplus, we want our money back. Johnny Heidt with guitar news.

NEVER HAD A DOUBT. THE GOOD GUYS SHOVED THE BIG BAD RAIDERS AOUND LIKE THEY WERE SHOWGIRLS…OR SHOWGIRL IMPERSONATORS! CLAUDE AND KEVIN EXTEND AN INVITATION: BRING IT, COWBOYS! WE WANT DALLAS! YOU MAY QUOTE ME

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with Chris Jericho, who 20 years ago became the first undisputed champion of WWF and WCW by beating both The Rock and Stone Cold Steve Austin on the same night. Jason spoke to Y2J in 2015 as Jericho prepared to host WWE’s reality competition “Tough Enough.”

MNST: Tony O and Jim Kaat are Hall of Famers, and it looked like Detroit was playing Detroit yesterday

Listen to a designer of car ferries discuss climate change. Listen to the founder of the Weather Channel tell CNN what he thinks about global warming. What does AOC think about crime? Johnny Heidt with guitar news.

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with Ronnie Platt of Kansas, which rocks Capital One Hall in Tysons, Virginia on Dec. 19. They discussed the band’s unlikely rise from out of nowhere in Topeka, Kansas to land smash hits like “Carry On Wayward Son,” “Point of Know Return” and “Dust in the Wind.”

Scientists are looking for Omicron across the globe. This week I talked to Scott Nguyen and Janis Doss at the D.C. Department of Forensic Sciences. They are medical technologists and informaticians who are sequencing for the new variant in the District. Janis and Scott explain this process and why its important in the fight against…

Are you in a growth mindset, or a lack mindset? Let’s discuss how this could impact your goals!    Find Cincy 360 Fitness here: https://www.cincy360fitness.com/   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, and add…

Mental health advocate and recovered anorexic Laura Desiree joins Squats and Margaritas to discuss her battle with anorexia, how she finally healed and her advice to any woman struggling with body image.

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with Motown founder Berry Gordy, who is being honored this weekend at the 44th annual Kennedy Center Honors. They spoke in 2015 alongside director Charles Randolph-Wright when “Motown the Musical” hit National Theatre in Washington D.C.

The federal government remains open, though it nearly shut down – yet again. Why is Congress so dysfunctional when it comes to passing a yearly budget and what’s ahead now that lawmakers have gotten past their latest political crisis? WTOP Capitol Hill Correspondent Mitchell Miller has “The Week on the Hill.”

The Oprah Winfrey Network and the National Research Group have released a survey looking at how Black women see themselves reflected in the media. Cindi Smith, VP of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at the National Research Group says, “They want to know they matter, get rid of the one-dimensional portrayals”, and pay attention to their…

Did a Minneapolis police officer engage in misconduct during the arrest of a black Minneapolis resident? Does George Soros have blood on his hands? Johnny Heidt with guitar news, Reusse with his weekly visit, and we honor Jackson Sparks with Jerseys for Jackson.

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with David Freiberg of Jefferson Starship, which plays The Maryland Theatre in Hagerstown, Maryland on Dec. 7. They spoke about the band’s evolution from Jefferson Airplane’s “White Rabbit” to Jefferson Starship’s “Miracles” to Starship’s “We Built This City.”

Stunning audio today from Nancy Pelosi, Kamala Harris, and Joe Biden. Police have identified suspects in the Best Buy smash and grabs, thought to be professionally organized. The Waukesha alleged murderer Darrell Brooks says he feels like he is being demonized. Really? Johnny Heidt with guitar news.

December/January can be a hard time of year dealing with food and movement choices. Let’s chat about a healthy mindset around the holidays!   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, and add on…

A self-described adventure seeker, Marshall Mosher is host of the Inside the Adventure podcast and co-founder of Vestigo, a company that conducts trust and team-building exercises using virtual reality. It’s All Journalism host Michael O’Connell talks to Mosher about how Vestigo has conducted virtual team-building exercises at news organizations like CNN’s Emerging Tech Platforms team.  Keep up…

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with the hilarious Carol Burnett, who earned a Golden Globe nod in the 1982 film “Annie,” which is revived tonight on NBC. They spoke about her iconic role in 2016, then discussed her career more in-depth in 2019 when she brought “An Evening of Laughter & Reflection” to Strathmore.

Brian Murphy blew the whistle three times while Acting as Undersecretary of Intelligence at DHS. He talks about widespread efforts to manipulate intelligence for political purposes. He says top officials were not bound by ethics, but loyalty to President Donald Trump.

The Washington Football Team’s thrilling ride from 2-6 afterthought to seventh place in the NFC has them in control of the final wild card playoff spot – and, eventually, maybe even their division. What’s been the key to the three-game win streak and how can they extend it to ensure it’s another December to remember…

The Salvation Army has gone woke, justifiably concerning its donors. Motorists drives through Kim Potter protest outside Hennepin County courthouse. Sartell Mn residents turn out strongly for local police who were forced to remove thin blue line flag decals from their squad cars. Johnny Heidt with guitar news.

Dawn is having a very rough day filled with self doubt. A guy ended up bankrupt AFTER robbing a bank. Plus Kenny makes us all play “Radio Disc Jockey” to make amends for last week’s show close.

Ambassador Gina Ambercrombie-Winstanley, a decorated diplomat, says the new Office of Diversity and Inclusion is going to disrupt the old ways of State Department, recruiting, hiring, and retention.