WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with five-time Grammy winner Terence Blanchard, who headlines the Frederick Jazz Festival at the Weinberg Center in Frederick, Maryland on Saturday night. They spoke about his prolific film collaboration with Spike Lee, from “Do the Right Thing” to “Malcom X” to his Oscar nominations for “BlackKklansman” and “Da 5…
Sarah Buffie specializes in trauma responsive care and helps organizations and individuals disrupt current models of thinking by building empathy and understanding around the effects of trauma. In this episode we discuss trauma held in the body and ways to heal that and create new patterns of thinking. Find Sarah and her team here: https://www.soulbirdconsulting.info/…
Montgomery County regressed to a rate of substantial COVID-19 transmission, which triggers an indoor mask mandate under the current guidelines. The county’s mandate will return at 12:01 a.m. Wednesday, unless the Board of Health intervenes beforehand. This week we talk to Dr. Earl Stoddard, Director of the County’s Office of Emergency Management. He reviews Montgomery…
Former ESPN reporter and Fox News contributor Britt McHenry joins Squats and Margaritas to discuss the incident that got her suspended from ESPN, how she recovered professionally and recovered physically from emergency brain surgery.
WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley celebrates Halloween with an hour-long conversation with Oscar-winning filmmaker William Friedkin, who directed arguably the scariest movie of all time in “The Exorcist.” They spoke in 2015 when Friedkin came to Washington D.C. to dedicate the Exorcist Steps as an official historical landmark in Georgetown. They also discussed his journey…
WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with actor Dennis Quaid, who comes to New Spire Arts Center in Frederick, Maryland tonight! Quaid called in from the airport en route to the show to discuss his music career, as well as his most beloved movies from “Breaking Away” to “The Right Stuff” to “The Rookie.” They…
Darren Brown, Senior Producer at Cheyenne and Arapaho Television in Concho, Oklahoma is a Native American. He was adopted when he was a baby and raised by a white family. Later he searched for his birth parents. He found them and an amazingly rich story of tradition, suffering, hope, and optimism. He talks about it…
Congressional Democrats are closer than ever to an agreement to pass the two key parts of President Joe Biden’s ambitious domestic agenda. But there’s unease over the failure to pass the bipartisan infrastructure bill ahead of next week’s elections. WTOP Capitol Hill Correspondent Mitchell Miller has “The Week on the Hill.”
We were joined by St Paul mayoral candidates Bill Hosko, Dino Geurin, and Paul Langenfeld. Reusse in for his weekly visit followed by Rookie attempting to tell a joke as Patrick, a bit Joe refuses to give up on. If you ordered a new Nash automobile in 1929 and didn’t get it, we now know…
WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with filmmaker Edgar Wright, who releases his new horror/thriller “Last Night in Soho” today, just in time for Halloween. They spoke in 2017 about his cool action flick “Baby Driver,” as well as his legacy from “Hot Fuzz” to “Shaun of the Dead.”
How short of a leash does Heinicke have? Can the Terps get back on track against Indiana?
Three distinct and impressive responses to the content of yesterday’s podcast. Mahtomedi school board candidate Paul Donna told us why a guy without any political experience would make the sacrifice to run for office. Positive news out of New York where there will be a drag laureate.
Scott Yates is the founder of JournalList.net and Trust.txt, a tool news organizations can use to verify the legitimacy of their content and information. He talks with It’s All Journalism producer Michael O’Connell about how Trust.txt works, why it matters and how newspapers and publishers can join together to fight disinformation. Keep up with the…
WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with singer Edwin McCain, who performs tonight at the Tally Ho Theater in Leesburg, Virginia. They spoke in 2019 when McCain played City Winery in Washington D.C. to break down his biggest hits from “I’ll Be” to “I Could Not Ask for More.”
Craig Unger, author of American Kompromat thinks it has a lot to do with Deripaska’s connections to the Kremlin and Russian intelligence. He indicates American politics and politicians may be caught up in this as well.
St Paul police chief Todd Axtell will not seek reappointment. What could possibly be the reason? Mn doctor fired from hospital after telling school board members that parents should make health decisions for their children. Johnny Heidt with guitar news. FDA approves Covid vaccines for children 5-11 with the hope that they actually work.
Decoding text messages from our parents, John and Kenny’s fear of heights and more ghostly adventures with Dawn, including REAL AUDIO proof as we approach Halloween.
WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with The Temptations as the iconic Motown group performs at MGM National Harbor this Friday night. You’ll first hear from the late lead singer Dennis Edwards in 2016, followed by a pair of conversations with founding member Otis Williams from 2018 and 2020.
The Weekly Scramble: Stones concert, 30th anniversary of the 91 World Series, and stuff we don’t want handed down!!
Students at Christopher Newport University in Virginia felt frightened and unsafe because of a tweet written by the school’s resident scholar. We receive inside info from the Chicago P.D. trying to stop the murder record. Johnny Heidt with guitar news. Looks like we are fated to get a Covid booster shot every year.
WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with Grammy-winning R&B star Ledisi, who performs tonight at Strathmore in North Bethesda, Maryland. They spoke in 2017 when Ledisi joined the National Symphony Orchestra for an epic concert at the Kennedy Center. At the time, she was a nine-time Grammy nominee, but she has since earned 13, including…
Monday Night Sports Talk: The Rolling Stones, Eddie Rosario, and another great Louie Cardinal story
We start the show with a review of the Rolling Stones concert last night. Is Ilhan Omar up to something we know nothing about? Or is she just trying to hang onto a job. Johnny Heidt with guitar news
WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with Henry Winkler and co-author Lin Oliver about their new children’s book “Hollywood vs. The Galaxy,” which they’ll virtually present at the 23rd annual Fall for the Book festival in Northern Virginia this Friday. Winkler also shares memories of playing The Fonz on “Happy Days,” as well as his…
OH WELL, WE STILL CAN HIT 12-5! (WINK WINK) CLAUDE BRINGS ANALYSIS, WHILE KEVIN BRINGS A UNIQUE, AND PERHAPS UNPOPULAR PERSPECTIVE ON SEAN TAYLOR. OH, AND A DISCUSSION OF A STUPID NFL RULE.
Halloween is around the corner marking the start of the holiday season. The pandemic is easing, but health experts still warn of another COVID-19 spike as colder weather rolls in and holiday celebrations begin. Dr. Ruth Kanthula is a pediatrician and an infectious disease specialist at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital. She walks us through how…
In case you missed it – this episode was originally released in 2019. Dr. Ashley Solomon, clinical psychologist, and I discuss a variety of topics about binge eating including: the difference between binge eating and binge eating disorder, how to stop and what triggers a binge. Find more resources from Dr. Solomon here: https://galiacollaborative.com/ …
Mompreneur Ashley Peterson, a mother of two and the wife of NFL running back Adrian Peterson, joins Squats and Margaritas to talk about being confident (finding her voice and losing the mom guilt) and why moms should stop comparing themselves to other moms and just ask for some help!
WTOP Entertainment Editor Jason Fraley chats with singer/songwriter Don McLean, who released his album “American Pie” exactly 50 years ago today on October 24, 1971. They spoke about the 50th anniversary of a song that not only became an iconic singalong but also served as a genius breakdown of American pop culture history.
WTOP Entertainment Editor Jason Fraley chats with Eduardo Sanchez, co-director of “The Blair Witch Project” just in time for Halloween. They spoke in 2018 when the Library of Congress celebrated the film’s 20th anniversary, examining how this low-budget horror flick pioneered the “found footage” subgenre to become one of the most profitable indie films ever…
Chambersburg, Pa. is about 90% white and heavily Republican. The death of George Floyd changed something there. Marvin Worthy is a Black Democrat. He and his wife, Dr. Linda Worthy say their inclusive “blue + red = purple” political strategy could make history.
Congressional Democrats have made major progress on a scaled-back version of President Joe Biden’s social spending plan. Lawmakers have had to make a lot of tradeoffs to get the cost down to close to $2 trillion, and there is more work to be done. WTOP Capitol Hill Correspondent Mitchell Miller has “The Week on the…
Ben Jordan oversees all aspects of winemaking, vineyards and production at Early Mountain Vineyards near the Shenandoah in Virginia. While his background is in fine arts, Ben has been able to put together an impressive winemaking resume with positions at popular wineries in Sonoma County, as well as the general manager and winemaker with Michael…
WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with Emmylou Harris, who performs at Capital One Hall in Tysons, Virginia on Oct. 28th for “The Lantern Tour” to benefit the Women’s Refugee Commission. I spoke with her about the humanitarian cause, as well as her iconic career, evolving from folk music to country standards like “Two More…
10/21 Best Of GL: Hollywood Squares, Count the honks, the reverse drive off, and more!!
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WTOP Entertainment Editor Jason Fraley chats with Foreigner bass player Jeff Pilsen ahead of the band’s concert this Saturday at MECU Pavilion in Baltimore, Maryland. They discuss the band’s biggest hits, including “Feels Like the First Time,” “Hot Blooded,” “Double Vision,” “Cold As Ice,” “Jukebox Hero,” “Waiting for a Girl Like You” and “I Want…
Ambassador Joe Detrani, who was the Director of CIA East Asia Operations, joins us to talk about the threat from the PRC’s aggressive actions, China’s objectives, and how the center would benefit CIA activities.
Chicago’s Magnificent Mile is currently not safe for shoppers and tourists. Miss France contestants sue the production company for discrimination. Trayon White of climate control fame, is running for mayor of Washington D.C. Patrick tries to tell another joke and Johnny Heidt with guitar news.
Kenny almost forgot about the pod, Dawn’s still looking for her 2020 tax returns and John doesn’t like sweets… So much ground covered on today’s podcast.
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WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with Lynyrd Skynyrd drummer Artimus Pyle on the 44th anniversary of the tragic plane crash that killed his bandmates, including lead singer Ronnie Van Zant. They discuss the band’s biggest hits from “Free Bird” to “Sweet Home Alabama” to “Simple Man,” as well as the new movie “Street Survivors:…
Ilhan Omar tells Minneapolis voters to reject Jacob Frey, thus betraying the black community that she supposedly cares about. Student at Oberlin College is traumatized by the installation of new radiators in his dorm. Johnny Heidt with guitar news.
WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with country star Clay Walker, who performs at Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races in West Virginia on Friday night. They discuss his biggest hits from “If I Could Make a Living” to “A Few Questions,” as well as detailing his brave battle with multiple sclerosis since his diagnosis…
Monday Night Sports Talk: Episode 97
Kevin is celebrating his birthday so Claude uses this as an opportunity to vent his frustration about the WFT. His 8 year old son does fake news or not and he reviews “Halloween Kills” without seeing it.
Superman takes a hit in the cultural wars. Halloween takes a hit in the failed academy. Americans will take a hit once they realize what is in the $3.5 trillion reconciliation bill. Johnny Heidt with guitar news.