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The health benefits of juicing

Kat Smith — Tue, 22 May 2012 18:25:00 EST

Spring is the season of fresh starts and there's no better time to renew your dedication to get healthy. One of the best ways to get started is through juicing. Tania Mercer, the founder of "Nourishing You," joins Melanie to talk about how to add some fresh juices to our daily routines.

The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore brings a Toucan!

Kat Smith — Tue, 22 May 2012 18:19:00 EST

The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore has plenty going on this Spring, including a fun day for adults. "Brew at the Zoo" allows you to hang out with your favorite animals while sampling craft beers. Toucan Sam came along with Amy Eveleth, the Anaimal Embassy manager at the zoo, to talk about the event.

Political gossip with Judy Kurtz

Kat Smith — Tue, 22 May 2012 17:48:00 EST

Judy Kurtz joins Melanie and Natasha with the latest political gossip. She's got the inside scoop from the hill, including a big goof by Google.

College graduates and money management

Kat Smith — Thu, 17 May 2012 18:11:00 EST

It's graduation season, which means many college grads are about to head out on new adventures and into the "real world." For some, it's going to be the first time they're financially independent from their parents. So what do they need to know? Heather Evans from Merrill Lynch joined Melanie with some tips to help secure a safe financial future.

Taste of Wheaton

Kat Smith — Thu, 17 May 2012 18:07:00 EST

More than 10,000 people will enjoy this weekend's exotic cuisine and wine pairings at the 17th annual Taste of Wheaton. Janet Yu from the Hollywood East Cafe and Janet Cam, a wine consultant, gives you and Natasha a preview of the food and wine festival.

Comic Matt Besser stops by

Kat Smith — Thu, 17 May 2012 17:57:00 EST

Up for a laugh? Comedian Matt Besser of the "Upright Citizens Brigade" chats with Melanie and Natasha. Besser stars alongside fellow comedian Amy Poehler in the film "Freak Dance," a musical, dance comedy.

What Women Want

Alison Kenworthy — Thu, 17 May 2012 16:48:00 EST

The age-old question of what "women really want" has finally been answered. According to a new survey, women want their men to be "manly men!"

Coupons for Troops

Alison Kenworthy — Thu, 17 May 2012 16:22:00 EST

May is National Military Appreciation Month, and if you use coupons, there are some easy and practical ways you can help military families overseas.

Wedding Crafting

Alison Kenworthy — Thu, 17 May 2012 16:02:00 EST

Craft expert Gina Tepper is the founder of giftdecorating.com and showed us how to create your dream wedding with unique decorations.

Baking with olive oil

Alison Kenworthy — Tue, 15 May 2012 18:38:00 EST

This may sound strange, but have you ever thought about using olive oil in baked goods? Cary Kelly, owner of "Ah Love Oil & Vinegar," talks about the benefits of this healthy alternative and shows off some great tasting goodies.

Tips to keep your man healthy

Kat Smith — Tue, 15 May 2012 18:29:00 EST

When it comes to their health, men aren't always on top of things. In fact, women often tune into their man's health problems faster than he will. Felicia Stoler, a registered dietician, has some tips on how to keep your man in good health.

When values clash in a relationship

Alison Kenworthy — Tue, 15 May 2012 18:22:00 EST

Politics and religion are hot-button issues in relationships, but when do differing values and sentiments become a dealbreaker? Andrea Bonior, a clinical psychologist, joined Katherine and Melanie to discuss the topic.

Hepatitis Awareness

Kat Smith — Tue, 15 May 2012 17:14:00 EST

Right now, 1 in 33 baby boomers have Hepatitis C. It is a silent killer and most people who have it, don't even know. Natasha sat down with Thelma King Theil to talk about why you need to get tested.

Northern Virginia Fine Arts Festival

Kat Smith — Mon, 14 May 2012 16:59:00 EST

The Greater Reston Arts Center Executive Director Damian Sinclair joined Melanie Hastings to talk about what to expect at this year's festival.

Preventing suicide and raising awareness

Kat Smith — Fri, 11 May 2012 13:53:00 EST

You may be surprised to hear this next statistic, but every 14 minutes someone in the United States dies by suicide. It is the 10th leading cause of death in the U.S. and it's continuing to rise. The American Foundation for suicide prevention has been working to prevent suicide since 1987. Steve Iseline, board chair of the local chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, and his daughter Maureen Iseline give us more insight.

Dealing with food allergies

Kat Smith — Fri, 11 May 2012 13:34:00 EST

Food allergy awareness week is May 13-19 and Children's National Medical Center has planned lots of activites to help raise aweareness and understanding about food allergies. Dr. Hemant Sharma is the director of the food allergy program at Children's National Medical Center and he tells us more.

Your legal headlines

Kat Smith — Fri, 11 May 2012 13:30:00 EST

John Travolta, Jennifer Hudson and even Casey Anthony... We're discussing all your legal headlines. Jonathan Burns breaks down the cases for us.

What you need to know about pet food recall

Kat Smith — Fri, 11 May 2012 13:14:00 EST

We all want to make sure our pets are healty and eat right, but what do you do when you find out the food is tainted? In recent weeks, a rare strain of Salmonella was recently found at the Diamond pet foods plant in South Carolina leaving 14 people sick. Dr. Katy Nelson is here to tell us what we need to look out for.

Laughing it up with Jon Lovitz

Kat Smith — Fri, 11 May 2012 13:08:00 EST

You'll recognize him from Saturday Night Live and such movies as Rat Race and A League of Their Own among many others. We're talking to Comedian Jon Lovitz who's performing this weekend at the Arlington Drafthouse.

Learning wedding etiquette

Kat Smith — Thu, 10 May 2012 15:02:00 EST

If you've ever planned a wedding you know it's not easy task. What should be an exciting time, can often turn into a confusing and stressful situation. The President of Global Professional Protocol, Christine Chen is here to break it down for us.

Celebrating Mother's day with the sassy Whoopie Queen

Kat Smith — Thu, 10 May 2012 14:58:00 EST

Women are notorious for constantly agreeing to take on additional tasks that run them ragged. Even if there isn't enough time, we are all guilty of saying "I'll do that" or "sure, I'll volunteer." Today comedian and Whoopie Queen Cyndy Bragg gives us tips on how to say no.

National Mall redesign

Kat Smith — Thu, 10 May 2012 14:54:00 EST

The National Mall has been loved to death. With more than 25 million visitors and 3,000 events each year--it's our country's most visited national park. And with all that wear and tear, the mall is due for a makeover. Caroline Cunningham is the President of the Trust for the National Mall and gives us the scoop on the redesign.

Stroke Awareness Month

Kat Smith — Thu, 10 May 2012 14:50:00 EST

A stroke occurs about once every 40 seconds and almost 80% of those could be prevented, but they aren't. The reason? Many people are so busy they often put off getting their hearts checked for any potential problems. Dr. Jack Cochran tells us why getting checked is so impotant. And Air Force Lt. Col. (Ret.) William Becker shares his personal stories.

Challenges of moving in together

Kat Smith — Thu, 10 May 2012 14:46:00 EST

Once newlyweds have unpacked from their honeymoon, it's time to search for that perfect place to live. But sometime combining households is not so easy. Rent.com has a new survey out about couples' attitudes toward everything from finances to quality of life. Mix 107.3's Chilli Amar shares the results with us.

A twist on Mother's Day gifts

Kat Smith — Wed, 09 May 2012 15:59:00 EST

Tired of buying the same old card for mom every year? Well, we're going to help you think outside the box. We've got some twists on traditional gifts for this Mother's Day. Gift Trends Expert Aileen Avery is here to tell us all about them.