Emma Brown of the Washington Post discussed DC School's Chancellor Kaya Henderson's changes to the "Impact" system. That's the system that grades teacher's performance in the classroom.

And, Elissa Silverman talked about the fight to prevent corporations from providing donations to political candidates in DC. Organizers of Initiative 70 hit a snag this week when the DC Board of Elections ruled they hadn't collected enough signatures.

In our last segment, we were joined by Natalie Kahla and some furry friends from The Washington Animal Rescue League. Saturday, August 11 the rescue league holds its 2nd annual Adop-a-Thon.

Watch the rest of today's show after the jump.

Today on NewsTalk, reporter Tom Threlkeld talked about Robert Griffin’s first practices as the Redskins’ starting QB. We also talked about the Nationals, who seem really, really seem to be for real, and whether NBC should show more Olympics events live. Tom blogs at the DC Pro Sports Report.

Politico’s Dan Berman talked about a court ruling that could force political action committees to disclose their donors.

And Kurt Erickson, head of the Washington Regional Alcohol Program, discussed the stiffer sentences and fines that kick in this week in the District.

Watch the rest of today's show after the jump.

Tuesday at 10am: Politico's Roger Simon

Tuesday at 10 a.m.: Rep. Roscoe Bartlett (R-Md.) and Washington Post reporter Nikita Stewart.

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

Friday at 10am: Conservative reaction to the President’s statement on gay unions. Also, DC Councilman Michael Brown.