The rent control boondoggle in St Paul was brilliantly explained in a letter to the Star Tribune. Norman Darnell Tony who allegedly killed an Arden Hills pediatrician claims he was set up “because I’m a black man.”
Leanne Jewell is a comedian, actor, TEDx speaker, certified spirit reiki practitioner, certified yin yoga teacher, transformational speaker and coach – the list goes on! In this episode Leanne discusses how she has survived through her many struggles, including her eating disorder and body image issues, and how humor and meditation helped her through them….
WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with the Brothers Osborne, who just won at the CMAs before rocking The Anthem this Friday in Washington D.C. They discuss growing up in Deale, Maryland, moving to Nashville for a string of hits, and what it was like for T.J. becoming the first openly gay country singer on…
A return to pre-pandemic normal won’t benefit everyone, especially the disability community. Over the last two years, increased digital access to work, health care and entertainment made life easier for those with disabilities. But access issues still remain. An October report from the CDC found people with a disability were less likely to get the…
Former lawyer and mom of three Mara Smith joins Squats and Margaritas to talk about launching a tequila brand during a pandemic and finding the balance between being a good mom and a successful entrepreneur.
WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with “King Richard” director Reinaldo Marcus Green and actor Jon Bernthal about why this movie provides Will Smith a chance to finally win an Oscar as the father of tennis superstars Venus and Serena Williams.
WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley and colleague Chris Cichon chat with “The Hangover” alum Ken Jeong, who will be inducted today into the Asian Hall of Fame. They spoke in 2017 during the release of his ABC sitcom “Dr. Ken,” alongside co-star Suzy Nakamura.
Buchanan, the author of five books, talks about being raised as “a Black woman, who grew up hearing cherished stories of her multi-racial heritage, while simultaneously suffering from everything she (and the rest of her family) didn’t know”.
We talk to Ayleen Millan a TC woman who attended last week’s Travis Scott concert in Houston. Just who is Sec Gen of the UN, Antonio Guterres? Johnny Heidt with guitar news and we finally hear the singing beach.
Washington Football Team vs Tom Brady, Odell Beckham heads to LA and the Rams…Is that a good fit?
WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley celebrates Veterans Day weekend by sharing this 2019 conversation with “1917” director Sam Mendes (“American Beauty”) and screenwriter Krysty Wilson-Cairns about constructing a war flick that unfolds with the illusion of one long single-take. You’ll also hear from actors George MacKay (“Captain Fantastic”) and Dean-Charles Chapman (“Game of Thrones”).
New York BLM leader Hawk Newsome told new mayor Eric Adams that if he gets tough on crime there will be riots in the streets. St Paul’s new rent control ordinance has completely backfired. Johnny Heidt with guitar news and Rookie drives Joe nuts today.
WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley marks Veterans Day by sharing this 2015 conversation with Bradley Cooper at the Washington D.C. premiere of Clint Eastwood’s “American Sniper.” Cooper discusses playing the late U.S. Navy SEAL Chris Kyle, who was hailed as the deadliest sniper in U.S. history. You’ll also hear a 2018 exchange with Cooper discussing…
Dr. Hans Jakob Schindler, Sr. Director at the Counter Extremism Project says the country is in serious trouble. Should the West help the Taliban, which is supporting Al Qaida? He says the choices are “bad, worse, and ugly.”
The WTOP Sports team discusses the link between Washington’s kickers and Dave Preston touches on the exciting start to the 2021-22 college basketball season for the teams of local interest.
Not that rent control has passed in St Paul, Mayor Carter is trying to roll it back already to appease developers. Are you more in danger of the climate or Joseph Ray Conley Jr? Johnny Heidt with guitar news, and Pete Buttigieg thinks bridges are racist.
WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley celebrates tomorrow’s release of the “Rocky IV” director’s cut by chatting with Dolph Lundgren, who played Rocky Balboa’s Soviet nemesis Ivan Drago. They spoke in 2015 during the release of “Creed” and Lundgren’s WWII film “War Pigs.” You’ll also hear a 2018 chat with “Creed II” director Steven Caple Jr….
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Weekly Scramble: High School sports, a new drink recipe, and Reuvers bought what the night before Halloween??
Al Gore has a chilling new idea how to rescue us from climate change. Protestors got to the front door of Regina Chu’s apartment building. Chu is overseeing the trial of former Brooklyn Center police officer Kim Potter. State Senator Dave Osmek is also a school bus driver in the western suburbs.
WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with musician Ben Folds, who performs live at the Kennedy Center next Monday, Nov. 15. They discuss his radio hit “Brick,” his animated film work in “Over the Hedge,” about his rewarding role as the National Symphony Orchestra’s first-ever Artistic Advisor.
MNST: Vikings and Gophers disappoint us, Aaron Rodgers, and Reusse would rather be a squirrel than a rabbit
Climate Derangement Syndrome as explained by British writer Brendan O’Neill. Biden administration while begging OPEC for more oil, has plans to stop more pipelines in America. Johnny Heidt with guitar news.
The approval of kids’ vaccines makes around 95% of the U.S. population eligible to get vaccinated against COVID-19. Infectious Diseases expert Dr. Monica Gandhi believes this will usher in the end of the pandemic within a few months and downgrade the coronavirus into a controllable endemic. The University of California San Francisco Professor joined us…
Are you financially fit? I’m not! Which is why I love chatting with amazing women who can help with financial fitness. Krystal Atkins grew up very financially unstable, but turned things around and is now a financial advisor helping people through some of their hardest struggles to find financial security. In this episode we chat…
Sirius XM host and TV personality Jenny Hutt joins Squats and Margaritas to discuss her frustration with anti-diet culture and how she maintains her 90-pound weight loss.
WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with comedian Gilbert Gottfried, who performs Friday night at the State Theatre in Falls Church, Virginia. They discuss his hilarious career, including voicing the animated parrot Iago in Disney’s “Aladdin.” They even kept rolling when a fire alarm went off repeatedly in Gottfried’s hotel.
WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with UB40 singer Astro, who died today after a short illness at age 64. They spoke when the band played Strathmore in 2016, breaking down the band’s biggest reggae-pop hits from “Red Red Wine” to “Can’t Help Falling in Love.”
Paul Kleyman, national coordinator of the Journalists Network on Generations and editor of Generations Beat Online, specializes in covering the issues of importance to older Americans. He talks with It’s All Journalism producer Michael O’Connell about why these issues are often missing in mainstream media and how young journalists can find help in the form…
WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with country hitmaker Brandy Clark, who performs at The Birchmere in Alexandria, Virginia on Wednesday. They spoke last December about her virtual holiday show “Christmas From Here, There and Everywhere,” as well as her Grammy-nominated album “Your Life is a Record” and all of the hits she wrote for…
WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with bass player Tom Drummond of the band Better than Ezra, which rocks The Anthem in Washington D.C. tomorrow night alongside Tonic and Collective Soul. They spoke when the band played Wolf Trap back in 2015 to break down their biggest hits from “Good” to “At the Stars.”
Former Skinhead, Tony McAleer, now a crusader against white supremacy joins us to talk about his immersion into racial hatred, the moment when he left it behind, and his book and documentary “A Cure for Hate”. It’s a very stimulating and thought-provoking conversation.
House Democrats hoped to leave Washington this week after passing both President Joe Biden’s Build Back Better plan, as well as the bipartisan infrastructure bill. But internal party struggles continue to cause delays. And it’s been a rough week for Democratic leaders, who are also trying to come to terms with disappointing election results, including…
We lead the show with Kendall Qualls ahead of his event tonight with Jason Riley of the WSJ. Have electric cars been truly found out? What happens on the freeways in a blizzard? The great Winsome Sears takes on Joy Reid. Reusse with his weekly visit.
Just in time for International Sherry Week, Chantal Tseng – a true student of all things liquid – joins the podcast to discuss the versatility of various types of sherry – both paired with food and in cocktails – and to debunk a few old myths. Tseng was the original bar manager and senior bartender…
WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley celebrates the 80th birthday of Art Garfunkel of the legendary folk rock duo Simon & Garfunkel. They spoke ahead of his 2017 concert at the Kennedy Center, breaking down his biggest hits, from “The Sound of Silence” to “The Boxer” to “Bridge Over Troubled Water.”
We were joined by Jason Riley of the Wall Street Journal. He will be joining Kendall Qualls for a Take Charge Minnesota event Nov 5 at the Marriott Minneapolis South West at 7pm. Some positive notes, believe it or not, regarding Ilhan Omar. We also learn that we gained another year to present catastrophic global…
James Fahn, executive director of the Earth Journalism Network, talks with It’s All Journalism producer Michael O’Connell about his experiences as an environmental reporter, the importance of thinking outside the box when writing about climate change and the ongoing Climate Change Conference in Glasgow, Scotland. Keep up with the latest news about the It’s All…
WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with singer/songwriter Sophie B. Hawkins, who performs live at the Tally Ho Theater in Leesburg, Virginia tomorrow night. They spoke about her biggest hits from “Damn I Wish I Was Your Lover” to “As I Lay Me Down.”
New York Times, Pulitzer Prize-winning, writer Serge Schmemann developed what was called “Moscow Eye” as a young writer in the Soviet Union. Nerves or a weapon? He never found out. But he encourages us to be cautious about how we characterize “Havana Syndrome”.
Plus, our audibles at the line of scrimmage and who didn’t pay their WiFi bill????
Are happy days here again? Minneapolis voters soundly rejected eliminating the police department!!
The crew discusses their favorite all time concerts that they attended. Plus Kenny’s phone conversation with Ken Kesey.
WTOP Entertainment Editor Jason Fraley chats with Peter Noone of Herman’s Hermits, who perform live at The Birchmere in Alexandria, Virginia tomorrow night. They discuss the band’s pioneering role in the British Invasion, including hits like “I’m Into Something Good” and “I’m Henry VIII, I Am.”
The Rev. Tim Christopher joined to discuss the most important vote in Minnesota history. The hyperbole connected to climate change is indicative of madness. Johnny Heidt with guitar news and today’s editorial screed was advising that we have to much stuff so don’t sweat the supply chain woes.
Like many newspapers, The Post and Courier was experiencing a drop-off in local advertising spending, which meant diminishing revenues. However, the Charleston, South Carolina, daily decided to adjust course and focus on philanthropy as a way to pay for its journalism. The new fundraising model proved so successful that The Post and Courier was able to raise $1 million to…
WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with musician John Waite, who performs at Wolf Trap in Vienna, Virginia tomorrow night. They discuss his long music career, from his British rock band The Babys, to his solo hit “Missing You” to his supergroup Bad English, most famous for the song “When I See You Smile.”
Zim is in trouble, we have to fix baseball, and do we really need to add morbidly when labeling obesity?
The most important vote in Minneapolis history will take place tomorrow. The folly of the climate summit in Scotland. and an always trite and predictable screed against the leaf blower, and Johnny Heidt with guitar news.