Today on NewsTalk, the red hot Washington Nationals topped the show. We talked about the excitment surrounding the team and the hopes for a successful post season. SportsTalk "After the Game" host Alex Parker and former Washington Senators PA announcer Charlie Brotman joined us by phone.

And, MD Attorney General Doug Gansler talked about a program offering aid to distressed homeowners in the state.

Then, Stephen Farnsworth, a professor of Political Science at University of Mary Washington talked about what we can expect from the candidates at tonight's presidential debate in Denver, Colorado.

Watch the rest of today's show after the jump.

Thursday at 10am: Former MD Governor Bob Ehrlich