Today on NewsTalk, Bob Chase, head of the Northern Virginia Transportation Alliance, talked about the Washington Post’s recent polling on transportation funding. We also discussed the legislature’s failure (in his view) to provide new funding for roads and transit.
Politico’s Anna Palmer talked about the trading blunder that cost JP Morgan Chase $2 billion and spurred new calls for regulation of the financial sector.
And Tom Threlkeld of the DC Pro Sports Report talked about Dale Hunter’s decision not to return for a second season as coach of the Washington Capitals. We also touched on the growing lawsuit against the NFL over concussion injuries.
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Wednesday at 10am: The winner of today’s special election in DC’s Ward 5 and Va. Senate hopeful Bob Marshall

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Today on NewsTalk, we previewed the start of the Maryland legislature's special session in Annapolis. 'Maryland Juice' blogger David Moon and political analyst David Harrington offered thoughts on what we might expect as they try to work out a budget deal.

Ben Raby, a reporter with the Washington Capitals radio network, talked about the Caps' roller coaster season and what lies ahead for the team.

Our final guest, Sharon Bakersville of the DC Primary Care Association, told us about the new Unity Health Care Anacostia Center in Ward 8.

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Tuesday at 10am: Capitals' head coach Dale Hunter's decision not to return to Washington

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Today on NewsTalk, reporter Mark Segraves talked about who gets to use the District’s luxury Verizon Center sky box. Records show the Mayor’s relatives and associates have attended a number of big-name events using the city’s box.
DC Councilman Michael Brown discussed the Mayor’s budget submission, affordable housing, “food deserts,” speed cameras and health care.
And Phil Bell, a top official with the Maryland Republican Party, talked about the President’s support for same-sex marriage.
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Monday at 10am: Analysis of the Caps-Rangers series and a preview of the Md. General Assembly’s special session

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Today on NewsTalk, Politico’s Joe Williams and Virginia state Sen. Adam Ebbin talked about President Obama’s decision to support same-sex unions.
Dr. Erwin Tan of the Corporation for National and Community Service discussed volunteer opportunities for seniors. Their website is www. getinvolved.gov.
And WBA/IBF Junior Welterweight champion Lamont Peterson discussed the cancellation of his rematch with Amir Khan. SportsTalk’s Alex Parker joined us for this segment.
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Friday at 10am: Conservative reaction to the President’s statement on gay unions. Also, DC Councilman Michael Brown.

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Today on NewsTalk, DC Council Chairman Kwame Brown talked about the city’s budget deliberations, the affordable housing squeeze, crime and other issues.
Then, AAA’s john Townsend II talked about the new report showing how much more likely young drivers are to have an accident if another young person is in the car.
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Thursday at 10am: President Obama’s views on gay marriage

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Today on NewsTalk, Montgomery County Police Capt. Tom Didone talked about the county’s new “speed corridor” enforcement program. The initiative is designed to get motorists to drive more slowly, and not just when passing a fixed, well-known speed camera.
Jenny Reed of the DC Fiscal Policy Institute looked at the affordable housing squeeze.
And Politico’s James Hohmann talked about the latest GWU Battleground Poll.
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Wednesday at 10: DC Council Chairman Kwame Brown and AAA’s John Townsend

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ABC 7's Senior Political Reporter took the hosting reins on today's NewsTalk.

In our first half hour, we talked with Maryland attorney general Doug Gansler about the high court's decision to overturn a law allowing the collection of DNA from those arrested of violent crimes.

Other topics include; Mortgage help, health care reform, and internet privacy.

Later in the show, Tom Threlkeld of DC Pro Sports Report joined us to talk about the Capitals, Nationals, and Redskins rookie minicamp.

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Today on NewsTalk, legal analyst A. Scott Bolden and reporter Mark Segraves discussed the sentencing of former DC Councilman Harry Thomas, Jr.
Author and columnist Leslie Morgan Steiner talked about the battle between parents and pre-teens when it comes to social media sites.
And reporter Scott Thuman talked about the latest polling in Virginia between President Obama and Mitt Romney.
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Today on NewsTalk we talked with HBO's John Hoffman and nutrition expert Preston Maring about our nation's obesity epidemic.

Hoffman is the senior producer of the new HBO documentary "The Weight of The Nation" which debuts later this month.

In our second half hour, former Maryland transportation secretary David Winstead talked about plans for a rapid bus transit system in Maryland.

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Thursday at 10am: Reaction to the sentencing of former DC Councilman Harry Thomas Jr.

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Today on NewsTalk, we discussed Metro’s preference for Project Labor Agreements, an issue that now threatens Phase 2 of the Silver Line project. Joining us: Fairfax Chamber president Jim Corcoran and John Durkalski, a local labor attorney.
Politico’s David Mark talked about President Obama’s surprise trip to Afghanistan and this morning’s disappointing jobs numbers.
And veterinarian Katy Nelson, host of NewsChannel 8’s “The Pet Show with Dr. Katy,” talked about advances in animal medicine.
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Thursday at 10am: HBO debuts a new documentary about obesity and former MDOT head David Winstead discusses Bus Rapid Transit.

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Today on NewsTalk, WPFW talk show host Chuck Thies talked about the proposal to allow bars to stay open until 4am in the District. We also discussed the plan to repay city workers who were forced to take furloughs and former Attorney General Peter Nickles’ assertion that Councilman Marion Barry is unfit to hold office.
Real estate expert John Heithaus discussed the red-hot housing market.
And Arlington Board of Supervisors chair Mary Hynes talked about affordable housing, the General Assembly session and the return of street cars.
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Wednesday at 10am: Why Project Labor Agreements are a big issue in Virginia

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