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The Week on the Hill — Dec. 13, 2019

Another history-making week is ahead in Washington. The House of Representatives will soon vote on two articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump. They were approved after a marathon debate in the House Judiciary Committee that lasted 14 hours, then abruptly ended late at night, only to resume on Friday.

Juliana Willems

Can you not know you’re bi? Juliana Willems was in her late 20s, and had always dated men, until a female co-worker asked her out. Music provided by the YouTube Audio Library – Wishful Thinking by Dan Lebowitz.

Ravens/Jets Preview, DK Showdown Picks, Temptation Island Talk

Will Baltimore cover the 16.5 point spread at home tonight versus the Jets? How on earth will this game hit the Over 45? Who should you play on DraftKings showdown? Phil Backert of Elite Fantasy, Bros & Football & SiriusXM joins the program to discuss. Also, Mark L. Walbert preview’s tonight’s Temptation Island Season Finale…

Lead reporter in Sandusky case now investigating barriers in school data reporting

It’s All Journalism producer Amelia Brust talks to Sara Ganim, a former CNN investigative reporter, whose Pulitzer Prize-winning work for The Patriot-News exposed former Penn State football coach Jerry Sandusky’s history of child sexual abuse through his charitable organization, as well as the university’s lack of action in response to the original allegations. She discusses…

Target USA — Episode 200: NATO has a problem

The shocking public displays of animosity and aggression among NATO allies at the London Summit in November suggests NATO really is falling apart — just as Russia had hoped. On this episode of Target USA, Jonathan Vseviov, Estonia’s ambassador to the U.S., tells us that public appearances say a lot about the state of affairs…

Will the Redskins Cover +13 vs GB? Who Stays: Rendon, Stras, Both or Neither?

The DMV Sports Roundtable featuring Jamal Bowens, Chris “The Big Chee” Cichon, George Wallace and Frank Hanrahan debate whether the Redskins can keep their mini win streak rolling and talk about the big decisions facing the Nats in terms of two of their best players. Georgetown and Maryland basketball are also topics of conversation. Thanks…

417: How Dieting Can Lead To A Slower Metabolism & Fat Gain With Guest John Gorman

John Gorman is an author, personal trainer, diet coach, gym owner and public speaker. In this episode John breaks down how too much dieting can lead to a slower metabolism and easier fat gain and the steps to fix your metabolism. Find Team Gorman here: https://www.team-gorman.net/ Books: https://www.team-gorman.net/tgstore/ Instagam: https://www.instagram.com/team_gorman/ Find my Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/youcanpoundthis/

Robert Eden’s mission to bring vineyard soil back from the dead

Robert Eden, co-owner of Chateau Maris located in the South of France, joins the podcast to talk about how he went from “cellar rat” to being at the forefront of organic and biodynamic farming at the vineyard. He shares how he brings new life to soil and answers the question, “is all wine vegan?”  Wines…

Jordan Costen

Jordan Costen, the founder and executive director of Safe Space NOVA, shares how being bullied led him to creating a safe, accepting and supportive environment for LGBTQ youth.

Target USA — Episode 199: Countries are scared to reveal cyber attacks

Few if any leaders of nation-states will publicly acknowledge they’ve been hacked, and what’s worse, they won’t share intelligence, even with their allies. In this episode Col. Jaak Terian, director of the NATO Cooperative Cyber Defense Centre of Excellence, explains why. Also Col. Andrew Hall, director of the Army’s Cyber Institute, talks about how the…

NewsMatch, INN and good news for independent, investigative news

Sue Cross, executive director and CEO for the Institute for Nonprofit News, joins producer Michael O’Connell to share some good news on the state of investigative and independent journalism and how donors have through the end of the year to double their contribution to small newsrooms across the country via NewsMatch. Keep up with the…

Can the Redskins Compete with Green Bay? How Do You Avoid Your Food Turning Green?

On this week’s edition of The Big Chee Show….Chee sits down with WJLA Sports Anchor Scott Abraham on Sportstalk AND speaks with Google’s Sustainability Officer Kate Brandt. Chee & Scott discuss the development of Dwayne Haskins, the upcoming matchup against the Packers, who the next Redskins HC should be and some RB2 options in fantasy…

416: Kicking The Sugar Habit With Dietitians Sarah Limbert & Amelia Noel

Healthy eating during the holidays is tough! Kroger dietitians Sarah & Amelia have advice to get you into the new year! For more info on dietitians at Kroger: https://www.thelittleclinic.com/topic/about-dietitians Find Sarah & Amelia on IG here: https://www.instagram.com/krogernutritioncincy/ Email Amelia here: amelia.noel@thelittleclinic.com Email Sarah here: Sarah.Limbert@thelittleclinic.com For more info on dietitians at Kroger: https://www.thelittleclinic.com/topic/about-dietitians Find Sarah…

FFR WEEK 12 @CAR aka RUNNING AWAY

NO, THAT WASN’T RIGGO WITH DREADS….THAT WAS DARRIUS GUICE AND HIS YOUTHFUL SIDEKICK A.P. RUNNIN OVER THEM CATS! MAYBE COACH CALLI HAS FIGURED IT OUT. THE GUYS DISCUSS THE IMPLICATIONS OF THIS WINNING STREAK

Kristy Cleaveland

A Chef, talks about her parents telling her that they won’t pay her education because she’s a lesbian. Music provided by the YouTube Audio Library – Wishful Thinking by Dan Lebowitz.

414: Surviving The Holidays With Dietitians Sarah Limbert & Amelia Noel

Healthy eating during the holidays is tough! Kroger dietitians Sarah & Amelia have advice to get you into the new year! For more info on dietitians at Kroger: https://www.thelittleclinic.com/topic/about-dietitians Find Sarah & Amelia on IG here: https://www.instagram.com/krogernutritioncincy/ Email Amelia here: amelia.noel@thelittleclinic.com Email Sarah here: Sarah.Limbert@thelittleclinic.com

The Week on the Hill — Nov. 29, 2019

There’s a new phase ahead for the House impeachment inquiry. The effort will soon be led by the House Judiciary Committee, which will hold a new public hearing, as the panel prepares to consider articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump. The newest phase of the inquiry will set the stage for a likely vote…

Kristy Cleaveland

A Chef, talks about her parents telling her that they won’t pay her education because she’s a lesbian. Music provided by the YouTube Audio Library – Wishful Thinking by Dan Lebowitz.

LA Times podcast unravels 15-year-old mystery in Room 20

Producer Michael O’Connell is joined this week by Joanne Faryon, the driving force behind the Room 22 podcast, which helped identify a man who lived for more than 15 years in a vegetative state and was known only as 66 Garage.  Keep up with the latest news about the It’s All Journalism podcast, sign up…

Target USA — Episode 198: African Lion 2020

Earlier this year we traveled to Morocco to observe Exercise African Lion. It is an annually scheduled, multinational military exercise, with the U.S. and Morocco playing the leading roles. It’s designed to improve interoperability, mutual understanding and prepare for the possibility that the two countries and other allies would need to collaborate in a real-time…

Thanksgiving DFS Slate & Pooling Lineups

Daily Fantasy Sports Expert Bobby Firestone joins The Big Chee Show on this special Thanksgiving edition! Chee & Bobby discuss the latest controversy when it comes to users with the same lineups on Fanduel/DK…and the bros debate the best way to differentiate on the three game slate.

Better News: Iconic southern newspaper undergoes digital-first transformation

The News Reporter of Whiteville, North Carolina is one of those iconic southern newspapers. Founded in 1896, the paper has a long history of serving rural Columbus County, including winning a Pulitzer Prize for Meritorious Public Service for its coverage of the Ku Klux Klan in 1953. Les High is the third-generation owner of The…

412: The Benefits Of Training During Pregnancy With Fit Mama In 30

Cari and Bailey from Fit Mama In 30 chat about the importance of exercise and strength training during pregnancy. Also how they’re helping moms keep up with their health and fitness in just 30 minutes a day. Find Fit Mama In 30 online here: https://www.fitmamain30.com/ On Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/fitmamain30/

411: How Hormones Impact Weight Loss With Guest Jason Theobald

I chat with Jason Theobald from Scooby Prep and NuEthix about the the impact hormones have on weight loss, and the leading causes of hormone disfunction. Find Jason here: http://www.scoobyprep.com/ https://nuethix.com/ From Jason’s website: Jason Theobald is an IFBB Pro Classic Physique competitor having placed top three at the JR National level and won the…

The Week on the Hill — Nov. 22, 2019

After an intense period of public hearings, the impeachment inquiry will soon enter its most critical phase to date. One of the most dramatic hearings involved Gordon Sondland, the U.S. Ambassador to the European Union, who had been appointed by the President. What happens next could determine whether President Trump becomes the third president in…

Michael Key

Washington Blade’s Photo Editor opens up about coming out, his brother dating his ex, and being the first guy to bring his boyfriend to a school dance in the state of Virginia.

Target USA — Episode 197: The dangerous business of investigating Russia

Have you ever heard of the Dossier Center or Bellingcat? They’re two of the preeminent online investigative journalism groups in the world. Quite often Russian corruption is their target. On this edition of Target USA, we’ll take a look at exactly what they do, what the risks are, and how they’re trying to get at…

Memes, manifestos and 4chan — making sense of a toxic online culture

It’s All Journalism producer Michael O’Connell interviews writer and artist Dale Beran about his new book, It Came from Something Awful — How a Toxic Troll Army Accidentally Memed Donald Trump into Office. Beran tries to explain the toxic online culture that sprang out of a website created for fans of Japanese animation and how…

Win in Week 12 with The Big Chee

Chris “The Big Chee” Cichon breaks down Week 12 fringe starter options in less than 18 minutes! Chee discusses three players from each position (QB, RB, WR, TE) that you might be considering throwing into your lineup in this crucial week…just two weeks until the fantasy playoffs begin! Plus, Chee talks about why you should…

FFR WEEK 1 @ PHI aka ADRIAN!!!!!!

THE NFL SEASON GETS OFF TO A ROCKY START (get it? Rocky?) WITH THE B&G SUFFERING A FIRST GAME TKO. AND COACH GRUDEN GIVES A FUTURE HOF PLAYER A RINGSIDE SEAT

Public good vs private enterprise: sustainability in local news

Penny Muse Abernathy, author of Saving Community Journalism: The Path to Profitability and The Expanding News Desert, sat down with It’s All Journalism producer Michael O’Connell to discuss Public Good or Private Enterprise? A Policy Discussion on the Future of Local News. The Nov. 18 discussion coincided with the release of a new report by…

409: Brand New Day – Wellness Wear Bringing Awareness To Mental Health

Mandy & Jen, creators of Brand New Day, discuss mental health and how their line of wellness wear helps starts an important conversation. Brand New Day (BND) was created to form a collective commitment by all to eliminate the incidence of suicide and relieve the negative stigma associated with mental illness. Their products serve as…