NewsTalk with Bruce DePuyt

Bob Ryan Retires; A Summer of Scandal?

Quanicia Alston — Wed, 22 May 2013 12:48:00 DST

ABC 7 Senior Meteorologist Bob Ryan talked about the deadly tornado that struck Oklahoma and his retirement after 30+ years forecasting Washington weather.
In our second half hour, Eleanor Clift of Newsweek and the Daily Beast weighed in on the Obama administration's efforts to maintain its focus in the wake of multiple controversies.

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Thursday at 10am: VA Lt. Gov. Bill Bolling

Deadly Tornadoes in OK; VA GOP Choose '13 Team

Quanicia Alston — Tue, 21 May 2013 13:42:00 DST

We talked with meteorologists Brian van de Graaff and Adam Caskey about the devastation left behind by the tornado that struck Oklahoma. Then: Virginia Republicans choose a little-known Tea Party favorite to be their Lt. Governor candidate this fall. In our second half hour, we got analysis from Prof. Stephen Farnsworth and reporter Michael Lee Pope.
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Wednesday at 10am: Meteorologist Bob Ryan

Wells Announces for Mayor; The White House Feels the Heat

Quanicia Alston — Mon, 20 May 2013 12:53:00 DST

DC Councilman Tommy Wells (D-Ward 6), joined us for his first in-depth interview since announcing his bid for mayor.
Plus, the White House is feeling the heat and the president's second term agenda is threatened. In our second half hour we talked with former White House Special Counsel Lanny Davis, author of "Crisis Tales: Five rules for coping with crises in business, politics and life."

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Congressman Steny Hoyer; The legacy of Len Bias; Clearing away abandoned buildings in Pr. George's County

Margot Cohen — Fri, 17 May 2013 13:46:00 DST

Today on NewsTalk: After a rough week for the White House, are the President's allies worried that the recent scandals will cause the Obama administration's agenda to be thrown off track? An interview with House Minority Whip Steny Hoyer of Maryland.

The untimely death of Maryland basketball star Len Bias, shocked the Washington area and the NBA. Journalist Dave Ungrady discussed his new book about Bias' death and the lessons young people today are taking from the tragedy.

And, Adam Ortiz, head of the Prince George's County Dept. of Environmental Resources, talked about efforts to rid the county of abandoned, eyesore properties.

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Monday at 10am: D.C. Councilman Tommy Wells for his first in-depth interview since launching his bid for D.C. mayor.

D.C Mayor Vincent Gray

Margot Cohen — Thu, 16 May 2013 15:50:00 DST

Today on NewsTalk: D.C. Mayor Vincent Gray talked about plans to bury power lines, the return of street cars, the D.C. school closure plan, and the 2014 campaign.

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Friday at 10am: Congressman Steny Hoyer

National Center for Missing and Exploited Children; IRS under investigation; Washington sports curse?

Margot Cohen — Wed, 15 May 2013 15:09:00 DST

Today on NewsTalk: Jennifer Eakin, Senior Forensic Case Manager at the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, joined us to talk about the Cleveland abduction case and others in which young people go missing.

The Justice Department has opened a criminal investigation into the IRS's targeting of conservative groups. We discussed the latest with POLITICO White House reporter Josh Gerstein.

The Capitals loss to the Rangers Monday night was just the latest example of a D.C. pro sports team coming up short. Is Washington jinxed when it comes to sports teams? We talked with Washington sports guru, Charlie Brotman.

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IRS Scandal Grows; Rangers crush Caps 5-0; Greater Prince George's Business Roundable marks 10th anniversary

Margot Cohen — Tue, 14 May 2013 16:00:00 DST

Today on NewsTalk: Congress is now set to investigate the growing IRS scandal that President Obama calls "outrageous". We discussed the latest with POLITICO reporter Kevin Robillard.

We talked with Sky Kerstein of 106.7 The Fan about the Capitals Game 7 meltdown against the Rangers.

And, Jim Estepp of the Greater Prince George's Roundtable joined us to talk about how the organization has worked to created a prospering business climate in the county over the past ten years.

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2014 Maryland Governor's Race; Caps-Rangers Game 7; Former Nevada Governor Bob Miller; The state of real estate

Margot Cohen — Mon, 13 May 2013 15:15:00 DST

Today on NewsTalk: Anthony Brown launches his campaign for governor, serving as the unofficial start to Maryland's 2014 elections. We talked with political analyst David Moon about the upcoming governor's race.

The Capitals-Rangers series will be decided in tonight's game at the Verizon Center. We got a preview from Tom Threlkeld of The D.C. Pro Sports Report.

The battle royal is shaping up over the right to operate Maryland's next big casino at National Harbor. We discussed the impact of gambling and casino revenue with former Nevada Governor Bob Miller.

And, we talked about the current state of real estate with John Heithaus of MRIS.

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Tuesday at 10am: The latest on allegations that the IRS targeted conservative groups.

Columbia Pike Streetcar Project; Dan Snyder says no to team name change; "Welcome to Golf" month

Margot Cohen — Fri, 10 May 2013 14:45:00 DST

Today on NewsTalk: Arlington County supervisors insist they can find the money for the Columbia Pike Streetcar Project and that the new transit system would be a good thing for the community. We talked with county board member Libby Garvey, who's not quite sold on the idea.

Washington City Paper reporter Will Sommer joined us to talk about the planned armed march on Washington, the D.C., the Redskins name debate and more.

And, the PGA is encouraging everyone to get out and play some golf. We talked with PGA pro Mike Aldridge about "Welcome to Golf" month.

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Monday at 10am: Anthony Brown launches his campaign to become Governor of Maryland.

The Benghazi hearings; Montgomery County gun turn-in; Internet sales tax bill

Margot Cohen — Thu, 09 May 2013 13:59:00 DST

Today on NewsTalk: Did the State Department provide enough security at the American consulate in Benghazi prior to the attack that killed four Americans, and was there an effort to spin the attack? We asked ABC 7/NewsChannel 8 reporter Rebecca Cooper and POLITICO reporter Kevin Cirilli

Montgomery County officials are working to get unwanted guns off the streets. A gun turn-in drive is being held this weekend. We discussed the details with State's Attorney John McCarthy and Sheriff Darren Popkin.

And we talked with professor Peter Morici of the University of Maryland's Robert H. Smith School of Business about the internet sales tax bill making its way through Congress.

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Friday at 10am: City Paper's Will Sommer with the latest on the planned armed march through Washington.

Virginia Governor's Race; New shelter for homeless youth opens in Prince George's County; Capitals vs. Rangers

Margot Cohen — Wed, 08 May 2013 14:34:00 DST

Today on NewsTalk: With less than six months before election day in Virginia's gubernatorial race, a new NBC/Marist poll indicates the race is still tight. We discussed the latest with Delegate Charniele Herring, head of the Democratic party in Virginia and Republican Delegate Tom Hugo, who represents Fairfax and Prince William counties.

Promise Place, a new shelter for homeless youth, has just opened in Prince George's County. We talked with Gloria Brown, head of the county's Department of Social Services and Jim Beck from the Sasha Bruce House.

Prince George's County homeless youth hotline: (888) 731-0999

And, the Capitals take on the Rangers in game four of the best-of-7 series. Freelance journalist Steve Repsher gave us a preview.

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Thursday at 10am: Montgomery County State's Attorney John McCarthy

Q&A with D.C. Police Chief Cathy Lanier

Margot Cohen — Tue, 07 May 2013 14:45:00 DST

Today on NewsTalk: D.C. Police Chief Cathy Lanier talked about event security in the wake of the Boston bombings, gun violence, cell phone thefts and more during our monthly Q&A.

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Wednesday at 10am: The latest on the Washington Capitals playoff series against the New York Rangers.

White House to try again on background checks; Virginia Governor's race; Dow soars to record high; Proposed outer beltway

Margot Cohen — Mon, 06 May 2013 15:58:00 DST

Today on NewsTalk: The White House is set to revive a push for stronger background checks for gun purchases. This comes, as the NRA vowed at their annual convention to continue their fight against the legislation. We discussed the latest in the gun control debate with Nan Aron of the Alliance for Justice.

Republican Ken Cuccinelli leads Democrat Terry McAuliffe in a new Washington Post poll. We discussed the Virginia governor's race with Post reporter Ben Pershing.

The stock market reaches a record high. Why is Wall Street so bullish and what does this mean for the average investor? We asked financial advisor Neal Mufti.

And a proposed Outer Beltway in Virginia generates mixed reaction. Analysis from WAMU transportation reporter Martin DiCaro.

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Tuesday at 10am: D.C. Police Chief Cathy Lanier.

Teen "sexting"; Elissa Silverman discusses D.C. Council campaign; Group fights to unseal court documents

Quanicia Alston — Fri, 03 May 2013 14:28:00 DST

Today on NewsTalk: Should teens who exchange racy photos face child pornography charges? We held a panel discussion on the issue of teen "sexting" with author and commentator Leslie Morgan, Shelley Broderick, Dean of the David Clarke School of Law at UDC and Petula Dvorak, a columnist for the Washington Post.

Although Elissa Silverman didn't win her D.C. Council campaign, her showing impressed many political observers. We talked with Silverman about her experience.

And we talked with Gregg Leslie, the legal defense director at the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press, about a push to unseal court records.

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Monday at 10am: The controversy surrounding the proposed outer beltway in Virginia.

D.C. Councilman Jack Evans; Winning over Obama with ESPN; Capitals-Rangers preview

Quanicia Alston — Thu, 02 May 2013 15:36:00 DST

Today on NewsTalk: We talked with D.C. Councilman Jack Evans about Mayor Gray's new proposal to allow undocumented immigrants to get a driver's license, the Washington Redskins name change debate and more.

President Barack Obama loves to watch sports, and the people who want to catch his eye know it. We talked with POLITICO's Byron Tau about how some issue advertisers are getting the President's attention.

And Washington Capitals fans are rocking the red today, as the Caps prepare to take on the Rangers tonight in game one of the Eastern Conference quarter finals. WTOP sports reporter Jonathan Warner joined us with a preview.

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Silver Spring Transit Center, Columbia Pike Streetcar Project; D.C. budget autonomy

Quanicia Alston — Wed, 01 May 2013 13:53:00 DST

Today on NewsTalk: The Silver Spring Transit Center is now under investigation by the Montgomery County Inspector General We discussed the latest on the trouble-plagued project with Montgomery County Councilman Hans Riemer.

The federal government recently turned down a request for funding for the Columbia Pike streetcar line. We discussed what this means for the project's future with Walter Tejada, the chairman of the Arlington County Board of Supervisors.

And we talked with Walter Smith, the head of District advocacy group D.C. Appleseed, about the D.C. budget referendum.

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Jason Collins comes out; Group advocates for electoral college reform; FBI investigating Gov. McDonnell

Quanicia Alston — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 17:10:00 DST

Today on NewsTalk: Jason Collins became the first athlete from a major pro sport to acknowledge being gay. We talked with Washington Post reporter Gene Wang about the reaction so far from players and fans.

Is it time to ditch the Electoral College in favor of a national popular vote? We asked Andrea Levien of FairVote.

The FBI is investigating the relationship between Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell and the chief executive of a nutritional supplements manufactuer. The Governor discussed the probe on WTOP's Ask the Governor today.

And we talked with ABC7 meteorologist Brian Van de Graaff about the changing weather.

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Wednesday at 10am: The future of the Arlington streetcar line

Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton; Turmoil plagues Baltimore jail; The NFL draft; The Virginia governor's race

Quanicia Alston — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 14:46:00 DST

Today on NewsTalk: Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton joined us to talk about the D.C. budget autonomy referendum and the impact of the sequester on government programs and employee.

Washington Post reporter Ann Marimow discussed the accusations of rampant prisoner misconduct and inadequate management oversight at the Baltimore City Detention Center.

Journalist and freelance author Elliott Smith talked about Washington's picks in the NFL draft.

And, late last week Virginia Attorney General Ken Cucinelli acknowledged that he neglecetd to report some gifts on his financial disclosure form. We talked with reporter Jeff Goldberg about how this will affect his campaign for governor.

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Tuesday at 10am: Walter Smith of D.C. Appleseed.

Virginia Senator Mark Warner on the sequester; The NFL draft frenzy

Quanicia Alston — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 13:35:00 DST

Today on NewsTalk: The NFL draft is in full swing. Washington is on the sidelines for round one, but the team will have the chance to fill some holes in later rounds. We discussed all the draft frenzy with Tom Threlkeld of the D.C. Pro Sports Report.

And, we talked with Virginia Senator Mark Warner about the Senate vote to end furloughs for air traffic controllers and how the sequester is impacting other program cuts.

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Monday at 10am: Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton

George W. Bush Presidential Center; PG County Brotherhood Summit; Fundraiser for injured Fairfax Officer

Quanicia Alston — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:12:00 DST

Today on NewsTalk: President Obama and the four living former presidents are all in Dallas today to help dedicate the George W. Bush Presidential Center. We talked with POLITICO's chief political columnist Roger Simon about the 43rd president's legacy.

On May 4th, Bowie State University will host the Prince George's County Brotherhood Summit to help pair up young men in the county with good male role models and mentors. We talked with county executive Rushern Baker and the county's top prosecutor Angela Alsobrooks.

And, in Fairfax County, a fundraiser will be held this Saturday for Officer Long Dinh who was injured in an accident in February. We discussed the event with county Supervisor Michael Frey.

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Friday at 10am: How long will flights be delayed by the sequester? We'll ask Senator Mark Warner.

Tensions over North Korea; Anita Bonds wins D.C. Council seat; Capitals clinch the playoffs

Quanicia Alston — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 14:49:00 DST

Today on NewsTalk: North Korea's threatening behavior and rhetoric unnerves the international community. What's the country's young leader up to? We asked Dr. Victor Cha, author and former Director for Asian Affairs at the National Security Council.

Democrat Anita Bonds won yesterday's special election in the District for a city council seat. We talked with Bonds about her victory and what she hopes to accomplish now that voters have spoken.

And for analysis of the election outcome, we talked with Washington Post reporter Tim Craig.

Last night the Capitals beat the Jets to win the southeast division and clinch the playoffs. We talked with Ben Raby of the Washington Capitals Radio Network about how the team turned the season around.

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Thursday at 10am: POLITICO's Roger Simon on the opening of the Bush library.

Boston Terror Attack Investigation; FAA furloughs affect travel; Fitness class benefits local food bank

Quanicia Alston — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 14:49:00 DST

Today on NewsTalk: Charges have been filed against the surviving suspect in the Boston Marathon bombing and the investigation into what led the Tsarnayev brothers to commit mass murder is underway. We discussed the latest with POLITICO reporter Kevin Cirilli and WTOP reporter J.J. Green.

Airline passengers are starting to feel the impact of the sequester budget cuts, as FAA furloughs are causing delays at the airports. And, the TSA delays it's policy change allowing small knives on planes. We talked with reporter Kris Van Cleave.

And, we talked with fitness expert Josef Brandenburg about a new fitness class at his studio that's helping the Capital Area Food Bank.

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Wednesday at 10am: Professor Victor Cha on the latest concerns about North Korea.

Boston Marathon bombings; GOP PACs and the D.C. Council special election; Is the sports world ready for gay athletes?

Quanicia Alston — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 18:15:00 DST

Today on NewsTalk: The search for suspects in the Boston bombing is over, but many questions about the suspects and their backgrounds remain. Many Americans used social media to track the news in the bombing's aftermath. We talked with Good Morning Washington's Scott Thuman about the dark side of social media's role.

Just one day before the D.C. Council Special Election, there's new scrutinty of the PACs boosting candidate Patrick Mara. We talked with Republican activist Marc Morgan and Democratic activist Peter Rosenstein.

And Tom Threlkeld of the DC Pro Sports Report discussed the resurgent Capitals and speculation that a group of gay professional athletes will come out at once. Is the sports world ready?

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Tuesday at 10am: The latest in the Boston Marathon bombing investigation.

Manhunt continues for Boston bombing suspect; Virginia Congressman Gerry Connolly

Bruce DePuyt — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 12:56:00 DST

Today on NewsTalk: After a long night of violence, one suspect in the Boston Marathon bombings is dead and a second remains at large. We discussed the latest in the manhunt as Boston remains on lockdown.

And Northern Virginia Congressman Gerry Connolly joined us to discuss the gun control debate and the impact of recent budget constraints.

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Senate rejects gun measures; D.C. Council race heats up; D.C. budget autonomy vote; Challenges of breaking news

Quanicia Alston — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 15:38:00 DST

Today on NewsTalk: A compromise measure to expand gun background checks on Wednesday fell six votes short of passage in the Senate. We talked with POLITICO's Rachel Smolkin about what this means for the gun debate.

D.C. voters head to the polls Tuesday for a special election to choose a new councilmemeber. We discussed the latest in the D.C. council race with Washington Post reporter Tim Craig and political strategist Doug Sloan.

Also on the ballot is a measure to give the District government more freedom to spend its own money. We talked with James Jones of D.C. Vote.

And, we discussed the challenges the media faces in covering breaking news like the Boston Marathon terror attack with ABC7/NewsChannel 8 reporter Rebecca Cooper.

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Friday at 10am: Northern Virginia Congressman Gerry Connolly