Today on NewsTalk, Politico's Jonathan Allen discussed the death of North Korean dictator Kim Jong Il. He also talked about the Congressional standoff over the budget and the payroll tax holiday.

Washington Post reporter Mike DeBonis talked about the proposal to modernize taxi service in DC and improvements in the delivery of basic city services.

Lynn Brantley, head of the Capital Area Food Bank, talked about how the faltering economy has led to an increase in need for food assistance, and Alex Ashbrook of DC Hunger Solutions discussed a new report highlighting how many area residents lack access to healthy food options.

In our last segment, insurance expert Madelyn Flanagan offered tips on how to keep your home and holiday purchases safe from thieves.

WATCH today's show here:

Tomorrow at 10AM: Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett