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The Week on the Hill — Oct. 2, 2020

President Trump is now at Walter Reed Medical Center, after he and the first lady tested positive for COVID-19. The stunning news comes as a U.S. Senator has also tested positive for the virus and there are renewed calls for all members of Congress to be regularly tested.

578: Shay’s Weight Loss Journey – Weekly Updates

Shay is giving us weekly updates on her weight loss journey! Shay has been overweight since childhood, has attempted many diets and finally has found success! She’s already lost 88 pounds as of 1/31/20 and will be sharing her journey as reaches for her goal to lose another 50. Hear Shay’s journey and tips for…

Need video footage? Hire a Stringr

It’s All Journalism producer Michael O’Connell talks to Lindsay Stewart, a former broadcast news producer-turned-entrepreneur, about Stringr, which allows newsrooms to access a network of 120,000 videographers to help cover the news of the day and beyond.  Keep up with the latest news about the It’s All Journalism podcast, sign up for our weekly email…

577: Daily Weigh In – What Are Some Good High Protein Snacks?

Answering your questions! Today’s question: What are some good high protein snacks? For more info on Shellates: https://www.shellates.com/   Health coaching: https://www.amandavalentinebites.com/health-coaching/ Find me on  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youcanpoundthis/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmandaValentineBites Website: http://amandavalentinebites.com/

576: Daily Weigh In – How Do You Come Up With Healthy Recipes?

Answering your questions! Today’s question: How do you come up with healthy recipes? For more info on Shellates: https://www.shellates.com/   Health coaching: https://www.amandavalentinebites.com/health-coaching/ Find me on  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youcanpoundthis/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmandaValentineBites Website: http://amandavalentinebites.com/

575: Daily Weigh In – How Do I Quit Sugary Drinks?

Answering your questions! Today’s question: How do I quit sugary drinks?   Health coaching: https://www.amandavalentinebites.com/health-coaching/ Find me on  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youcanpoundthis/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmandaValentineBites Website: http://amandavalentinebites.com/

Monique Samuels

Real Housewife of Potomac, Monique Samuels, reveals how she balances her brand, a hit reality tv show, her husband and three kids (who she homeschools during the coronavirus pandemic) while still looking glam! We discuss her skin care secrets, her journey to becoming a vegan and why you definitely don’t want to miss the Real…

The Week on the Hill — Sept. 25, 2020

President Trump’s suggestion that he may not accept the results of the election has rippled through Congress. And lawmakers are now preparing for an intense battle over the president’s Supreme Court nominee – a Senate struggle that has never begun so close to a presidential election.

Previewing Washington vs Cleveland and NFL Week 3 Matchups

Jamal Bowens, Chris Cichon and Frank Hanrahan discuss whether the Washington Football Team is capable of bouncing back against the Browns. Who will win at the line of scrimmage, the Browns OL or the WFT front seven? The guys also break down Ravens/Chiefs MNF Matchup and the rest of the games this weekend in the…

574: Shay’s Weight Loss Journey – Weekly Updates

Shay is giving us weekly updates on her weight loss journey! Shay has been overweight since childhood, has attempted many diets and finally has found success! She’s already lost 88 pounds as of 1/31/20 and will be sharing her journey as reaches for her goal to lose another 50. Hear Shay’s journey and tips for…

Fake news, presidential deception and the Civil War

It’s All Journalism host Michael O’Connell is joined by author and editor Elizabeth Mitchell to talk about the interview process and how 1864 is more like 2020 than most people realize. Mitchell also discusses her new book, Lincoln’s Lie: A True Civil War Caper Through Fake News, Wall Street and the White House. Keep up…

573: A New Kind Of Fitness For Cincinnati With Amanda Davis

AKT is a new dance based cardio and fitness studio in Cincinnati. Owner Amanda Davis and I chat about AKT’s mission and thriving during the pandemic.  Find AKT here: https://www.theakt.com/location/mason On Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/theaktmason/     Find me on  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youcanpoundthis/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmandaValentineBites Website: http://amandavalentinebites.com/

Jill Coleman

It’s the most efficient way to lose fat, what women should be doing when approaching the end of their fertility and the best way to detox margaritas – Host Erin Washington talks lifting weights with nutritionist, trainer and business coach Jill Coleman. Jill changed her body by abandoning serial dieting and cardio for a life…

The Week on the Hill — Sept. 18, 2020

The timeline for the upcoming presidential election is clear, but that’s not the case for final approval of a COVID-19 vaccine. President Trump continues to set expectations high, at times at odds with his own scientific experts. Congress, meanwhile, is having a tough time moving forward on a new coronavirus relief package in the midst…

571: Shay’s Weight Loss Journey – Weekly Updates

Shay is giving us weekly updates on her weight loss journey! Shay has been overweight since childhood, has attempted many diets and finally has found success! She’s already lost 88 pounds as of 1/31/20 and will be sharing her journey as reaches for her goal to lose another 50. Hear Shay’s journey and tips for…

Jim Schleckser wants you to be a professional drinker

Certified Sommelier/CEO Consultant Jim Schleckser told me last year during a Vine Guy podcast episode that he was going to write a book about entertaining in a professional setting. Well, he did it! Professional Drinking: A Spirited Guide to Wine, Cocktails and Confident Business Entertaining is out this week and Jim joins me on the…

570: Answering Your Questions With Gynecologist Dr. Kimberly Russell

Dr. Kimberly Russell is a OBGYN at the Christ Hospital, in this episode we answer your questions! Everything from period and birth control weight gain, proper cleaning methods, exercise to reduce cramps and more. You can find Dr. Kimberly Russell at The Christ Hospital here: https://www.thechristhospital.com/      Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youcanpoundthis/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmandaValentineBites Website: http://amandavalentinebites.com/

Will the Washington Football Team Move to 2-0?

Chris Cichon, Frank Hanrahan, Jamal Bowens and George Wallace discuss whether the WFT pass rush will be able to contain Kyler Murray and the Arizona Cardinals offense. The guys also talk Maryland football now that the Big Ten is returning and the Big Chee reveals his top value option on DraftKings for Week 2.

Crime reporting: Covering violence and trauma

It’s All Journalism host Michael O’Connell is joined this week by Rachel Dissell, a former reporter with the Cleveland Plain Dealer, on her history of covering weighty and emotionally grueling crimes in her home city and the way she addresses the trauma of her subjects. Dissell recently wrote about Trauma Journalism in the Time of…

Better News: How to win grants to fund journalism

In the past decade, media organizations have been awarded an estimated $300 million in grants to fund journalists and journalism projects — and the number of funders and dollars continues to grow. Jane Elizabeth is the managing editor of The News and Observer and The Herald-Sun in North Carolina. She recently wrote a guide for American…

569: How Covid Didn’t Stop Caroline Keating From Swimming The Ohio River To Raise $10k

When Covid shut down all of the races this year, Caroline Keating got creative. In this episode hear about Caroline’s impressive swimming and running career, and how she swam the Ohio river in August to support a good cause.  Find Caroline here: https://www.instagram.com/currentmile/ Find more details on Adventure Crew here: https://www.adventurecrew.org/   Find me on …

The Week on the Hill — Sept. 11, 2020

The presidential campaign is intensifying, with growing scrutiny of how President Trump has handled the pandemic. And with the presidential election now less than eight weeks away, members of both political parties in Congress are digging in and giving no signs they’ll agree on a new coronavirus relief measure.

568: Shay’s Weight Loss Journey – Weekly Updates

Shay is giving us weekly updates on her weight loss journey! Shay has been overweight since childhood, has attempted many diets and finally has found success! She’s already lost 88 pounds as of 1/31/20 and will be sharing her journey as reaches for her goal to lose another 50. Hear Shay’s journey and tips for…

Julie Donaldson & Bram Weinstein

It’s week one of the NFL season and I sat down with the Washington Football Team’s SVP of Media, Julie Donaldson, and play-by-play announcer Bram Weinstein! Were they hesitant to join the organization amidst the recent misconduct allegations? Has Julie even processed that she’ll be the first woman on a regular NFL radio broadcast? Did…

Building relationships for the next generation of reporters

It’s All Journalism host Michael O’Connell is joined this week by friend of the podcast Doug Mitchell, founder of Next Generation Radio, to discuss the long-lasting importance of relational approaches to journalism, for today and the future.  Keep up with the latest news about the It’s All Journalism podcast, sign up for our weekly email…

567: ICYMI – Tween Week – Dr. Ashley Solomon On Body Image

This is an in case you missed it episode. To hear all of the Tween Week episodes, search for episodes 368-375.   Tween week is where we’ll be discussing a series of topics that a group of 5th graders asked to discuss on this podcast. In each tween episode, they’ll be accompanied by their 5th…

566: ICYMI – Tween Week – Tweens Talk Body Image

This is an in case you missed it episode. To hear all of the Tween Week episodes, search for episodes 368-375.   This week we’ll be discussing a series of topics that a group of 5th graders asked to discuss on this podcast. In each tween episode, they’ll be accompanied by their 5th grade teacher,…

Tiffany Jenkins

From drug addiction, jail time and a suicide attempt to best-selling author and social media super star, Tiffany Jenkins shares it all on the very first episode of Squats and Margaritas. We’re talking transparency (and how freeing it is!), social media trolls, how to balance being a brand with being a mom, and redefining your…

Sommelier Nadine Brown learns new things in the wine world

Born in Jamaica, Nadine Brown’s journey from social worker to Sommelier has been an unexpected-yet-rewarding experience. Nadine is considered one of the top wine directors in Washington, D.C., and it’s easy to see why, particularly when she defends her All-American wine list. In this episode, we try a “Las Vegas Showgirl” wine from the “pinch”…

565: Shay’s Weight Loss Journey – Weekly Updates

Shay is giving us weekly updates on her weight loss journey! Shay has been overweight since childhood, has attempted many diets and finally has found success! She’s already lost 88 pounds as of 1/31/20 and will be sharing her journey as reaches for her goal to lose another 50. Hear Shay’s journey and tips for…

The crisis in local journalism is real

It’s All Journalism host Michael O’Connell is joined this week by Steven Waldman, president and co-founder of Report for America, detailing how the organization is helping local news outlets address their coverage gaps and the group’s support for new legislation that could encourage newspaper subscriptions. Keep up with the latest news about the It’s All…

Trailer

Erin Washington shares a bit more about her new podcast, Squats and Margaritas! First episode drops Sept. 7, 2020!

564: Postpartum Weight Loss With Fit Mama In 30

Cari and Bailey are the women behind Fit Mama In 30 and specialize in pre and postnatal wellness and fitness. In this episode we discuss losing baby weight and the correct way to exercise after childbirth. Find Fit Mama In 30 here: https://fitmamain30.com/ Also check out The Messy Moms podcast here: https://open.spotify.com/show/1SZQuK4nWCWd2xJMmixY6E?si=g6dkivg7QF6DbCSoMY-K0w     Health…

563: Solutions For Arthritis And Knee Pain With Dr. Allison Rao

Dr. Allison Rao is an orthopedic surgeon at the Christ Hospital specializing in sports medicine for women. In this episode we discuss causes and solutions for arthritis. Also, common knee pain and finding solutions through strength training. Find Dr. Rao here: https://www.thechristhospital.com/ Or call to schedule an appointment: 513-221-5500   Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youcanpoundthis/…