Cenk Uygur, host of The Young Turks, joins producer Michael O’Connell to discuss the hidden bias of most broadcast journalism it’s not what some might expect and how millennials helped build his media empire.
In the wake of the New York City bike path terror incident on Halloween, many are asking how authorities can stop extremists like the man who ran over innocent people with a truck in the name of IS. One way is an undercover FBI agent — or more specifically, an undercover Muslim agent like Tamer…
The Redskins nurse their wounds after the Dallas loss and prepare for an even tougher opponent in Seattle. The Nationals have chosen former Cubs Bench Coach Dave Martinez as their new manager.
Alexa Mills, editor for the Washington City Paper, joins producer Michael O’Connell to discuss the future of her publication and the importance of local news in a town dominated by a major national newspaper.
Leaks in Washington, terrorism, Russian meddling in the 2016 election, cyber threats to the electric grid and the opioid crisis all are serious concerns for the No. 2 official at the Department of Justice. Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein discusses them all in an exclusive interview with Target USA.
What now for the Redskins after their loss to the Eagles? Should the NY Giants’ Eli Manning be benched?
The Nationals give Dusty the boot…and the Redskins battle the Eagles in Philly – are those birds flying too close to the sun?
Rich Gordon, professor and director of digital innovation at the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University, joins producer Michael O’Connell to discuss the onset of data and digital journalism, how the intersection of the two changed his career, and why “media product” doesn’t have to be a forbidden topic of conversation for journalism students.
We told you the story on Episode 78 of how “official” Washington was rattled on Aug. 9, when news broke that U.S. diplomats in Havana had been sickened a mysterious illness that no one could put their finger on. Target USA has continued digging into the story, and, in this episode, we now have a…
Politico’s editor Carrie Budoff Brown joins producer Michael O’Connell to discuss the evolution of Politico in Washington and the European Union.
This is the final installment of our four-part Target USA series “Anatomy of a Russian Attack on the U.S.” In this episode, Robert Cardillo, director of the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, details how Russia’s activities have impacted the U.S. intelligence community. Also, Rod Rosenstein, deputy attorney general at the Justice Department, discusses how they are going…
Julia Goldberg, professor of creative writing at Santa Fe University and author of the recently published book, “Inside Story: Everyones Guide to Reporting and Writing Creative Nonfiction,” talks with producer Michael O’Connell about the process of researching and writing a book and how reading more can translate into better, more engaging and vivid writing.
The Nationals prepare for the Cubs in the playoffs – while the Redskins rest at 2-2.
This is part three of our four-part Target USA series “Anatomy of a Russian Attack on the U.S.” In this episode, former House Intelligence Committee Chairman Mike Rogers pulls back the curtain on Russia’s troll farm operation, and intelligence expert Aaron Turner of Gravwell talks about how Russian operatives spied on mobile phones in Washington….
The Nationals prepare for the Cubs in the playoffs – the Terps try to stay strong despite QB-health-problems and the Redskins face their biggest test yet, in Kansas City.
The U.S. intelligence community has concluded Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered operatives to interfere in the 2016 Presidential election. A Target USA investigation that began in November 2016 examined how the attack happened, when it started, who was involved and what lay ahead. In part two of our four-part Target USA series, “Anatomy of a…
The Redskins are riding high after their win in Los Angeles – but will they be sucked into a black hole at FedEx Field, with the Raiders in town Sunday? Plus…how much rope does Skins head coach Jay Gruden have?
The U.S. intelligence community has concluded Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered operatives to interfere in the 2016 Presidential election. A Target USA investigation that began in November 2016 examined how the attack happened, when it started, who was involved and what lay ahead. Dozens of interviews were conducted in the U.S. and abroad with current…
Sixteen years after the worst terror attack in U.S. history, a former senior operations officer with the CIA says, “the situation is even worse.” Mike Maness was overseas when the 9/11 attacks took place. But now he says: “As a country, we tend to have a very short memory. The average citizen seems to have…
A dark cloud hangs over Redskins Park, but it could pass with a win on the west coast in week-2. All smiles among the Nats and their fans right now.
Can the Redskins begin the season with a strong start against the Eagles at FedEx Field?
North Korea’s ambassador to the United Nations in Geneva, Han Tae Song, said on Sept. 5 that the country’s recent nuclear and missile tests “are a gift package addressed to none other than the U.S.” The same day, U.S. Ambassador U.N. Nikki Haley said, “Enough is enough,” indicating that it’s time for more drastic measures…
Eleven trillion gallons of water have fallen in the Houston area. Veteran first responders and globally seasoned journalists stand in awe of the scope of the devastation. The damage is unprecedented, according to Texas National Guard spokesperson Lt. Col. Travis Walters. On this episode we set the scene, examine the rescue efforts and look at…
John Eustace retired from the State Department’s Bureau of Diplomatic Security in late July. On Target USA, he warns that unless the “leadership” wakes up, a tragedy like the one in Benghazi that left a U.S. ambassador and three others dead is going to happen. Money is the issue. The Bureau of Diplomatic Security is…
“Official” Washington was rattled on Aug. 9 when news broke that U.S. diplomats in Havana had been sickened a mysterious illness that no one could put their finger on. It was so bad that several had to be sent home or reassigned. It had been going on for months. But no one had any answers…
The bros discuss the latest happenings for the Redskins and fantasy leagues.
The Defense Intelligence Agency is bracing and preparing for “alarming” global changes, which include more frequent and more destructive wars, increasingly damaging cyberattacks, progressively belligerent and hostile nation-states, more clever and deceptive terrorists, and natural disasters that dwarf the scale of those in previous years. This podcast, featuring Defense Intelligence Agency Director Lt. Gen. Vincent…
We finally get to see the Redskins at game-speed against the Ravens – and questions linger about why Colin Kaepernick can’t get a job in the NFL.
The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Counterterrorism and Countering Violent Extremism has released its latest report on terrorism. The news is good and bad. Acting Coordinator Justin Siberell gave Target USA the most engaging and forthcoming assessment on terrorism to date. Islamic State group, al-Qaida, Hezbollah and other terrorist organizations are using technology to…
Week 1 of Redskins Training Camp, with injury concerns about Jordan Reed and high hopes for Terrelle Pryor.
The Defense Intelligence Agency has produced a new assessment that indicates the North Korean regime, led by Kim Jong Un, will have an intercontinental ballistic missile that can carry a nuclear weapon as early as 2018. Joby Warrick from The Washington Post, who broke the story, joins us with the details about what he and…
Should Redskins fans brace for a tough 2017 season? One prediction is the team will only go 5-11. The Wizards’ John Wall stays put while Kyrie Irving searches.
Robert Young Pelton’s book “Licensed to Kill” chronicled his time with a team of government-hired guns in the war on terror in 2003. Since then, he’s found himself at the heart of numerous major news events — from U.S. soldier Bowe Bergdahl’s walking away from his unit into captivity by the Taliban, to the migrant…
Redskins fans should get ready for life AFTER Kirk Cousins. He’s likely to leave Washington after the 2017 season.
What will the Nationals do in the second half of the season? Meet the Redskins receivers, who will make the team?
The Wizards’ Otto Porter gets a $106 million contract offer from the Nets – is it goodbye DC?
Big NBA news to discuss this week: Chris Paul is traded to the Rockets from the Clippers and Houston may join the Wizards in going after Paul George. Phil Jackson parts ways with the New York Knicks. And, former Redskins star Clinton Portis says he contemplated murder after losing tens of millions of dollars!
Lots of intrigue in the 2017 NBA Draft: Will LeBron James leave Cleveland? Will the Lakers become the new super team? Where does the NBA draft leave the Wizards? Plus, a Supreme Court ruling almost guarantees the Redskins wont change their name in the coming decades.
The Nationals bullpen is being called the worst in team history. What can be done to right the ship on Half Street? And, is there any movement on signing Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins to a long-term deal?