Archive for June 2013

Q & A with Ike Leggett; Local Water Shortage?; Frederick Douglass Statue Unveiled

June 19, 2013 - 11:12 AM
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Montgomery County Executive, Ike Leggett discussed his decision to seek a third term, the future of the Silver Spring Transit Center, and more.

Ed Pinero, of Veolia Water North America, talked about the new study that found the Washington D.C. area may face a water shortage in the future.

And, Author, John Muller, discussed his new book on Frederick Douglass, as Congress unveiled a statue of Douglass in the U.S. Capitol.

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Conversation with Virginia Congressman Jim Moran; Do Vegetarians Live Longer?

June 17, 2013 - 11:16 AM
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Northern Virigina Congressman, Jim Moran discussed a variety of issues including the recent NSA controversy, Obamacare, and his efforts in passing legislation regarding animal rights.

Clinical dietician Megan Wright of MedStar Washington Hospital Center discussed the latest study which finds that people who follow a vegetarian diet live longer than those who eat meat.  

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Research on Distracted Driving; Fairfax Plans for Transportation Projects; Tuesday's Primaries

June 12, 2013 - 11:38 AM
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First, AAA's Lon Anderson talked about the latest research on distracted drivers and shared that "hands free is not risk free."

Then, we were joined by Sharon Bulova, head of the Fairfax Board of Supervisors, who continued the conversation on distracted driving and also discussed plans for Fairfax transportation projects.

And, WAMU's Michael Lee Pope talked about Tuesday's primaries and the candidates for each party.

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Michael Brown Pleads Guilty; Zimmerman Murder Trial; "American Savage"

June 11, 2013 - 11:28 AM
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Former Councilman Michael Brown admitted he accepted bribes from undercover agents, becoming the third D.C. politician to admit to wrongdoing while in office. Dorothy Brizill, Bryan Weaver, and A. Scott Bolden discussed the sorry state of the city's ethics.

Then, Bolden joined us in our second half hour to provide analysis of the George Zimmerman murder trial.

And Kathy Parked talked with sex/ relationship columnist, Dan Savage, about his new book "American Savage." 

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Jack Evans Announces Bid for Mayor; David Craig Running for MD Governor

June 10, 2013 - 11:21 AM
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D.C. Councilman Jack Evans is jumping into the race for mayor. He discussed plans for his campaign in his first in-depth interview since Saturday's announcement.

And, Harford County Executive David Craig, is the first major Republican to announce he's running for governor of Maryland. He talked about his political experience and why he's running to replace democrat Martin O'Malley in 2014.

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Michael Brown to Plead Guilty to Bribery Charges; First Ever Gang Conviction in PG County; VA Democratic Primary; D.C. Transportation Future

June 7, 2013 - 12:08 PM
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Washington Post reporter Mike DeBonis and ABC7 D.C. Bureau Chief Sam Ford talked about former D.C. Councilman Michael Brown's plans to plead guilty on federal bribery charges.

Prince George's County State's Attorney, Angela Alsobrooks discussed a recent criminal gang conviction, and the Supreme Court DNA ruling.

WAMU reporter Michael Lee Pope gave a preview of Tuesday's Democratic primary in Virginia.

And Colleen Hawkinson of DDOT talked about their upcoming meetings regarding D.C.'s transportation future.

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Local Elections Heat Up; SCOTUS DNA Ruling; Military Sex Assault Hearings

June 4, 2013 - 11:49 AM
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Washington Post columnist Robert McCartney talked about the gubernatorial races in Virginia and Maryland, school reform in Prince George's and more.

Former prosecutor Glenn Ivey discussed the Supreme Court's ruling in the Maryland DNA case.


And Politico's Philip Ewing weighed in on today's congressional hearings on sexual assault in the military.

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