Today on NewsTalk, Politico editor John Harris discussed Rick Perry’s surge in the polls and the upcoming Politico/NBC/Reagan Library presidential debate, which takes place on Thursday, Sept. 7 in Simi Valley, California.
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Today on NewsTalk, Sen. Mark Warner discussed the country’s jobs shortage and Congress’s deadlock over spending on taxes. Warner (D-Va.) also talked about FEMA’s response to Hurricane Irene, the 2012 elections, the need for tax reform and energy.
Our interview with Sen. Warner can be seen in its entirety here:
Wednesday at 10am: Politico editor-in-chief John Harris discusses the race for the GOP presidential nomination and the upcoming Politico/NBC/Reagan Library debate.
Today on NewsTalk, we got an update from local emergency management officials about efforts to get power restored, roads cleared, and damaged assessed following Hurricane Irene. We talked about whether the media over-hyped Irene. And we discussed why reporters do live shots in bad weather and why politicians need to have their acts together when disaster strikes. Joining us in-studio today: WJLA reporter Kris Van Cleave.
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Tuesday at 10am: Sen. Mark Warner (D-Va.)
Today on NewsTalk, meteorologist Adam Caskey talked about Hurricane Irene and Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett described the preparations the county is taking (and those that residents should make). We were also joined by local insurance agent Billy Simons.
Then we discussed the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King. Joining us: professors Christopher Metzler of Georgetown and Gregory Carr of Howard University.
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Today on NewsTalk, Rev. Jesse Jackson discussed his work with Dr. Martin Luther King, the upcoming dedication of the King Memorial, criticism of President Obama and the economy.
Also -- Professor Edmund Ghareeb, an American University expert on the Middle East, talked about the situation in Libya, Harvard’s Randall Kennedy discussed racial politics in the age of Obama (he has a new book out), and The Trevor Project’s David McFarland talked about the group’s efforts to prevent suicides among gay and lesbian youth.
Today on NewsTalk, we spoke with viewers about their experiences during yesterday's “once-in-a-century” earthquake. Joining us: veteran Washington journalist Bob Levey.
The DC Council has issued a draft report that is critical of Mayor Gray’s early hiring decisions. We got analysis from Washington Post reporter Mike DeBonis.
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Today on NewsTalk, Peaceoholics co-founders Ron Moten and Jauhar Abraham discussed the recent audit of their use of city money and the recent group thefts from area stores. Also, blogger Tom Threlkeld talked about the Redskins win over the Colts, the battle for starting QB, the Nationals strong play against the Phillies, and the financial squeeze facing the U-Md. sports program.
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Tuesday at 10am: DC Police Chief Cathy Lanier
Today on NewsTalk, we hosted a debate between Jeff Frederick and Tito Munoz, the two Republicans running for the state Senate in northern Virginia’s 36th District. This is a hard-fought contest, and the two clashed repeatedly over their backgrounds and who is best suited to represent the area in Richmond.
Alex Nicholson of Servicemembers United talked about the campaign to end the military’s ban on gays serving openly.
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Politicians who don’t buy up their own website domain names run the risk that someone else will get there first — a lesson D.C. Councilman Harry “Tommy” Thomas, Jr. is learning the hard way.
Last night, the D.C. Republican Party launched a new website that spotlights the controversies surrounding Thomas’ handling of a now-defunct nonprofit, Team Thomas. And, unfortunately for the lawmaker, the D.C. GOP is using his own name against him. Paul Craney, the party’s executive director, says he was able to buy harrythomasjr.com for a mere 12 bucks. He said he also purchased recallharrythomasjr.com and recallHTJr.com.
Today on NewsTalk, D.C. Mayor Vince Gray discussed the opening of school, the city’s school reform efforts, jobs, the dedication of the King Memorial, and Internet gambling.
Today on NewsTalk, Maryland Attorney General Doug Gansler talked about gay marriage, financial fraud, the crackdown on polluters and his political future.
Politico reporter Keach Hagey discussed the media’s collective dismissal of presidential hopeful Ron Paul.
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Today on NewsTalk, employment/workplace expert Mary Abbajay discussed the still-difficult jobs picture, DC Councilwoman Muriel Bowser talked about her appointment to the Metro board, and Alex Ashbrook of DC Hunger Solutions took us inside a new report on families who can’t afford food.
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Today on NewsTalk, AAA’s John Townsend talked about the recent rash of fatal accidents on area roads. Ten have died in a series of wrecks, including one this morning. The organization has crunched federal crash numbers for years, and it turns out the period between August 1 and Labor Day is traditionally one of the most deadly.
Politico’s James Hohmann wrapped up the busy weekend in politics – a weekend that saw Rep. Michelle Bachmann (R-MN) win the Ames, Iowa, straw poll, Tim Pawlenty abandon his White House bid, and Texas Governor Rick Perry throw his hat into the ring. We also discussed President Obama’s low approval numbers.
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Today on NewsTalk, DC Superior Court Judge Russell Canan discussed the “Safe Surrender” program, which starts this weekend. The program, which runs the next three Saturdays, allows people who have outstanding warrants to turn themselves in for processing.
Politico’s James Hohmann offered analysis of last night’s GOP presidential debate.
Dave Lucas talked about the enduring fascination of Tiger Woods, despite his lackluster play. And Alex Parker previewed tonight’s Redskins-Steelers game.
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Today on NewsTalk, Washington Examiner columnist Harry Jaffe discussed DC Police Chief Cathy Lanier’s demotion of a commander with whom she has feuded. Also – her battle with the police union over “All Hands on Deck.”
Politico’s Congressional Bureau Chief, Marty Kady, discussed the budget-cutting Super Committee that’s being tasked with identifying trillions in spending cuts.
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Wednesday on NewsTalk, we continued our Vote 2011 debate series with a look at the race for the House of Delegates seat now held by District 49’s Adam Ebbin. Candidates Stephanie Clifford and Alfonso Lopez were with us in-studio.
Washington Post reporter John Wagner discussed the tense exchange of letters between Gov. Martin O’Malley and Baltimore Archbishop Edwin O’Brien over the issue of gay marriage.
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Tuesday on NewsTalk, Arlington Supervisor Barbara Favola discussed her state Senate bid. Her battle with fellow Democrat Jaime Areizaga-Soto, who was invited but declined to attend, has been dominated by charges and counter-charges from the candidates and their supporters. They’re running for the District 31 seat being vacated by veteran legislator Mary Margeret Whipple.
Politico reporter James Hohmann offered analysis of the fight for the Republican presidential nomination, which intensifies this week in Iowa, where candidates will debate on Thursday, two days ahead of the closely-watched Ames straw poll.
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Today on NewsTalk, we spoke with Sharon Bulova, head of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, about the stalemate in Washington, the rail-to-Dulles project and the makeover of Tysons Corner. We also discussed the shift of federal personnel to the Mark Center and Ft. Belvoir.
We then offered the first in our series of Vote 2011 candidate debates, featuring the Democrats running for the District 30 Senate seat in northern Virginia. Del. Adam Ebbin, Arlington School Board member Libby Garvey and Alexandria City Councilman Rob Krupicka are vying to replace veteran legislator Patsy Ticer. It was a spirited encounter, one observer calling it the best of the campaign so far.
Friday on Newstalk, Jennifer Donelan talked to the Chief of Police and Director for public safety for the University of Maryland, David Mitchell. He talked about Thursday's scare on Virginia Tech's campus and what local schools are doing to keep students safe.
Then Brian McPherson, the Vice President of Investments for Raymond James & Associates, explained how retirees should structure their retirements in these turbulent economic times and on the heels of what could be a double-dip recession.
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