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Oath Keepers’ Jan. 6 plan revealed as trial begins Oct 03, 2022

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The most high-profile person to go to trial in connection with the insurrection on January 6, Oathkeepers founder Stewart Rhodes and four of his associates went before a federal judge and jury. The Department of Justice charged Rhodes and his deputies with seditious conspiracy, alleging he planned for weeks and acquired weapons to take control of the U.S. Capitol and prevent President Biden’s confirmation. CBS News Congressional Correspondent Scott MacFarlane was in the room where it happened and brings us there.

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The spies among us Sep 30, 2022

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We hear the story of a Rockville Maryland couple who are now indicted on charges of conspiring to help Russia in its war against Ukraine by sharing confidential health information of U.S. federal and military employees. Our Mike Murillo tells us the details of the federal indictment against the local pair. Then, we speak with Andrew Hammond — historian and curator at the International Spy Museum — about how agencies go about collecting intelligence against people they suspect could be spies and how common this kind of alleged espionage can be especially in our region.

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What the DMV can expect from Ian Sep 29, 2022

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As Hurricane Ian leaves Florida and sets it’s sights northward now as a tropical storm, we talk with NBC4 Chief Meteorologist Doug Kammerer about whether the beast of a storm delivered on its predictions and what kind of trouble it could bring to our area this weekend. Then with all this incoming rain expected, many events around town have been canceled. Our Michelle Goldchain joins Luke to offer some back-up rainy day ideas for your weekend ahead.

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BONUS: Fairfax Co. Chair McKay prays the Silver Line opens by Thanksgiving Sep 28, 2022

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We continue our conversation with the chairman of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Jeff McKay. In the previous episode, we covered crime and education but now we focus on transportation – specifically the fate of the Silver Line extension. And we also talk to the chairman about where he thinks the next Commander's stadium should be in the future.

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How Lizzo got to play James Madison’s crystal flute Sep 28, 2022

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Lizzo fans witnessed history in DC last night when the Grammy award-winning singer played a 200-year-old crystal flute previously owned by former President James Madison. The Library of Congress presented the flute to Lizzo on stage. Head curator of musical instruments, Carol Lynn Ward-Bamford tells us she also gave the superstar a private tour of the library’s collection and tells us the story of the flute and how Lizzo was able to play it.

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Fairfax Co. chair rebukes Youngkin’s rules on trans students Sep 27, 2022

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The man who leads the governing board over one of the biggest counties in our region joins us in the studio. Jeff McKay has held the title of chairman of Fairfax County’s Board of Supervisors for two years and tells us he stands with the thousands of students walking out of school in protest of Governor Youngkin’s proposed rules for transgender students. McKay also says Virginia needs to improve at getting guns out of the hands of residents who pose threats to the community and themselves. He also addresses the challenges to public safety in the county and what’s being done to improve recruiting and salaries for police officers.

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To Laurel and beyond – Md. spacecraft to ‘nudge’ asteroid Sep 26, 2022

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A half-ton spacecraft built and controlled by scientists in Laurel, Maryland is about to make history. It’s called DART, which stands for Double Asteroid Redirection Test, and it’s the first planetary defense vehicle with the goal of actually moving an asteroid. We talk to a Maryland geophysicist who helped build the spacecraft who explains how this is all going to happen.

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‘Snow fair! School days off for winter weather may be melting away Sep 23, 2022

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Are snow days a thing of the past? Anne Arundel County is rolling back what many say is a simple joy of childhood. The superintendent could decide to allow a snow day but the district is favoring staying on schedule and employing virtual learning rather than adding make-up days at the end of the school year. WTOP’s Neal Augenstein tells us, students didn’t receive the news well. And WTOP’s Kate Ryan says teachers may feel differently about the move that school boards have been mulling over for a while across the region.

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Beyond Amazon, Marriott — More development ahead in Arlington and Bethesda Sep 22, 2022

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In the last few years, the Bethesda skyline has been transformed. Buildings now tower over Wisconsin Avenue at more than 20 stories tall. Elza Hisel-McCoy is Division Chief of Downcounty Planning at Montgomery County Planning and tells us this is just the start of development in Bethesda. Across the river, things are very different. The massive growth expected in Arlington County with the arrival of Amazon’s HQ2 has been stymied by the pandemic. Kate Bates with the Arlington Chamber of Commerce tells us where the construction stands in Northern Virginia’s tech corridor, ‘National Landing’.

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Football fight fallout - Security changes at Montgomery Co. games Sep 21, 2022

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A high school football game that turned violent could change how schools in our region address security going forward. In the aftermath of the brawl, five people, including a coach, now face charges and both football teams are suspended. As Montgomery County Schools roll out an Athletic Safety Plan going into effect this Friday, we speak with WTOP’s Kate Ryan about how this happened, what we know, and why the response to this incident has been so voracious.

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