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722: The Importance Of Brain Health And Exercise With Adam Ortman

Brain health plays an important role in your overall health, especially when paired with exercise. Adam Ortman shares some of the research on brain health – including links to dementia and Alzheimers Disease and how he’s bringing brain centered workouts to Cincinnati. Find more information here: https://www.activatebrainandbody.com/     If you’re in need of a…

COVID-19 at the National Zoo

The Smithsonian National Zoo saw a COIVD-19 outbreak among their great cats in September. Nine lions and tigers were infected. One of their older lions almost died from the delta variant of the coronavirus. The variant also caused the Zoo to cancel both Boo at the Zoo and Zoo Lights this year. This week National…

BeBe Winans

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with gospel legend BeBe Winans on the eve of the 52nd annual Dove Gospel Music Awards tomorrow night in Nashville, Tennessee. Winans joined us in 2016 when his life story was adapted into a musical at Arena Stage in Washington D.C. You’ll also hear from his niece, actress Deborah…

Judy Collins

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with Judy Collins, who performs tonight at The Birchmere in Alexandria, Virginia. They spoke earlier this year when Collins hit Wolf Trap to recreate her first solo concert at New York City’s Town Hall in 1964. They also discussed her biggest hits from “Both Sides Now” to “Send in…

Greta Gerwig

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley marks the return of the Middleburg Film Festival this weekend in Middleburg, Virginia by bringing back one of his favorite Middleburg interviews. In 2017, he spoke with Greta Gerwig upon the release of “Lady Bird,” which made Gerwig the first woman to earn an Oscar nomination for her directorial debut.

Ep. 70 | Understanding Vietnamese Culture in the U.S.

Dr. Julie Pham, who is “proud” to have come to the U.S. with other Vietnamese “boat people” discusses her family’s connection to Vietnam and immigration to the U.S. She sets the record straight about the Vietnam War, Vietnamese contributions to American business and she discusses her book, “The 7 Forms of Respect”.

The Week on the Hill – Oct. 15, 2021

Congress is about to return into session and Democrats are still trying to agree on exactly how much they can spend on President Joe Biden’s “Build Back Better” plan. The president is continuing to tout the plan, but lawmakers are still far apart on its final price tag. WTOP Capitol Hill Correspondent Mitchell Miller has…

The Week on the Hill – Oct. 15, 2021

Congress is about to return in session and Democrats are still trying to agree on exactly how much they can spend on President Joe Biden’s “Build Back Better” plan. The president is continuing to tout the plan, but lawmakers are still far apart on its final price tag. WTOP Capitol Hill Correspondent Mitchell Miller has…

Ann Dowd & Jason Isaacs

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with actors Ann Dowd and Jason Isaacs of the new Oscar-contender drama “Mass,” which hits movie theaters in Washington D.C. today. You’ll also hear from writer/director Fran Kranz about why he made this harrowing film.

Data can be the spine of your reporting

MaryJo Webster is the data editor for the Minneapolis Star Tribune. She talks with It’s All Journalism producer Michael O’Connell about her aversion to math before learning about data journalism, how data can be a better story source than interview a person, and how entering a query into a database can help pull information to…

New Kids on the Block

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with New Kids on the Block founder Jonathan Knight as tickets go on sale for the group’s 2022 Mixtape Tour, which wraps at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C. next July. They discuss the group’s formation in the 1980s, breakup in 1994 and reunion in 2008, inspiring countless boy…

Danny Strong & Peter Sarsgaard

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with “Dopesick” creator Danny Strong and star Peter Sarsgaard as the miniseries premieres today on Hulu. Strong also reflects on writing HBO’s “Recount,” creating TV’s “Empire” and growing up in California where he frequented Quentin Tarantino’s video store, while Sarsgaard remembers his prolific acting career, namely “Shattered Glass.”

721: Rehab Options To Reduce Pain And Avoid Surgery With Dr. Travis McClain

Dr. Travis McClain specializes in Diagnostic ultrasound, spine procedures, RFA, sports medicine, regenerative medicine and EMG at The Christ Hospital Health Network. In this episode we discuss joint and back pain, when to know when it’s time to see a doctor and solutions outside of surgery. Find Dr. McClain here: https://www.thechristhospital.com/physician-details?Provider=%230014HBFW3     If you’re…

Ep. 299 | COVID Conspiracy Part 3: The NFL’s Vaccine Challenge

Foreign disinformation is driving US vaccine resistance. This is part three of a four-part series of podcasts. DeMaurice Smith, Executive Director of the NFL Players Association explains how they’ve met the challenge of players’ refusal to get vaccinated. In this series, we connect the dots between a secret foreign influence campaign that recruited social media…

Ep. 298 | COVID Conspiracy Part 2: How does Russian disinformation work?

Foreign disinformation is driving US vaccine resistance. This is part two of a four-part series of podcasts. Retired FBI Special Tom O’Connor explains how Russian disinformation works and what their objective is. We connect the dots between a secret foreign influence campaign that recruited social media influencers to spread lies about U.S. COVID vaccines and…

André De Shields

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with actor André De Shields, who won a Tony for Broadway’s “Hadestown,” which opens at the Kennedy Center tomorrow. De Shields stopped by in 2015 alongside director Timothy Douglas to discuss August Wilson’s “King Hedley II” at Arena Stage, as well as De Shields’ memories of originating the title…

720: Nourishing Your Body, Mind And Soul With Healthy Habits Coach Lindsey Bonadonna

Lindsey Bonadonna is an amazing force that is changing lives! Through her own journey including autoimmune issues, she transformed her life and is now an amazing health & mindset coach and yoga instructor.  In this episode we discuss Lindsey’s journey along with the importance of primary and secondary food groups. Find Lindsey here: https://www.lindseybonadonna.com/  …

New COVID Rules at DC Public Schools

Last week, the D.C. Council unanimously approved a limited expansion of virtual learning for city public schools as part of an emergency bill addressing parents’ concerns about in-person learning. Before the passage of the “Protecting Our Children Emergency Amendment Act of 2021,” just a few hundred students were allowed to take part in virtual learning….

Kelly Hogan, carnivore

Carnivore Kelly Hogan lost 120 pounds by eating only meat! She joins Squats and Margaritas to discuss why the carnivore phenomenon isn’t just about weight loss and why it may be a healthier lifestyle than you think.

Todd Rundgren

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with musician Todd Rundgren, who performs at Capital Turnaround in Washington D.C. on Oct. 17-18 just days before being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on Oct. 30. They spoke about his biggest hits from “I Saw the Light” to “Hello, It’s Me” to “Bang the…

Ep. 69 | COVID Conspiracy: Foreign disinformation driving American vaccine resistance

Foreign disinformation is driving US vaccine resistance. On this special podcast, we connect the dots between a secret foreign influence campaign that recruited social media influencers to spread lies about U.S. COVID vaccines and Americans’ resistance to getting vaccinated. This is a SPECIAL Target USA/COLORS Crossover Podcast. Follow @TUSApodcast and @Podcastcolors on Twitter for details.

007

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with Bond aficionado Dave Preston as “No Time to Die” hits movie theaters today. This two-hour podcast extravaganza ranks the Best Bond Actors, Best Bond Villains, Best Bond Songs, Best Bond Gadgets and Best Bond Flicks, including where “No Time to Die” ranks among the franchise.

Phil Vassar

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with country star Phil Vassar, who performs this Sunday at The Birchmere in Alexandria, Virginia. They spoke in 2016 about writing hit songs for Tim McGraw, Kenny Chesney and Alan Jackson before becoming a star himself with songs like “Just Another Day in Paradise.”

Noema aims to help academics, policy makers think differently

Kathleen Miles is the executive editor of Noema, a cross-disciplinary academic journal from the Berggruen Institute. She talks with It’s All Journalism host Michael O’Connell about the importance of breaking out of the 24-hour news cycle to give writers the room to investigate deeper topics to help decision-makers approach policy discussions. Keep up with the…

Ep. 297 | COVID Conspiracy Part 1: Russian Disinfo fuels anti-vaxx movement.

Foreign disinformation is driving US vaccine resistance. This is part one of a four-part series of podcasts. We’ll connect the dots between a secret foreign influence campaign that recruited social media influencers to spread lies about U.S. COVID vaccines and Americans’ resistance to getting vaccinated. This is a Target USA/COLORS Crossover Podcast. More at https://www.podcastone.com/pd/Colors-A-Dialogue-on-Race-in-America

Chicago

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with Chicago guitarist Keith Howland, who performs with the band this Friday at MGM National Harbor outside of Washington D.C. They discuss the band’s biggest hits, including “25 or 6 to 4,” “Saturday in the Park,” “Hard to Say I’m Sorry” and “You’re the Inspiration.”

719: Weight Lifting While Vegan With Zach Crawford

How does gaining muscle and lifting heavy work while vegan? What are the best sources of protein? These are just some of the questions Zach Crawford answers in this episode. If you have any questions for Zach, you can email him at: ZachCrawford@gmail.com   If you’re in need of a health coach, and you’d like…

10/05 Prosecutors in Chicago are, well, not prosecuting.

Prosecutors in Chicago are, well, not prosecuting. CDC believes that we should have Christmas virtually this year, GL says no way. Milwaukee public schools will pay parents to bring their kid to school. Nobody in this country wants to work. We check in with Janis Boorman the smoking marathon runner.

Better News: Tennessean engages Black audiences with new initiative

The Tennessean is a major newspaper in Nashville, Tennessee. It’s also the flagship of the USA Today Network South. Like many mainstream newspapers, The Tennessean has primarily served a white audience even though Nashville’s population is 24 percent Black. In the latest Better News podcast, opinion columnist LeBron Hill talks to host Michael O’Connell about…

Robert Duvall

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley marks today’s return of “To Kill a Mockingbird” on Broadway by chatting with Boo Radley, played by the great Robert Duvall in his film debut in 1962. They spoke in 2016 about his legendary career from “The Godfather” to “Apocalypse Now” to “Lonesome Dove.”