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DMV Download from WTOP News

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DMV Download is a weekly news podcast created for Washingtonians. Every Wednesday, host Luke Garrett takes listeners up close and personal to the biggest stories, ideas and names impacting the D.C. region.

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00:23:29

The trash of the insurrection — and who cleaned it up

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2023/01/11

The Jan. 6 insurrection shook the United States and democracy to its core — but it also left a lot of trash in Washington, D.C. Protesters and rioters left bottles, flag poles and stickers behind. But who cleaned up after them? Meet David Smith. He’s a Navy veteran and founder of Continue To Serve. Smith gathered more than 400 people to clean up the path of the pro-Trump rally from the White House ellipse to the U.S. Capitol. Now two years out, we hear Smith’s story. Learn more about your ad

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23:59

The trash of the insurrection — and who cleaned it up

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2023/01/11

The Jan. 6 insurrection shook the United States and democracy to its core — but it also left a lot of trash in Washington, D.C. Protesters and rioters left bottles, flag poles and stickers behind. But who cleaned up after them? Meet David Smith. He’s a Navy veteran and founder of Continue To Serve. Smith gathered more than 400 people to clean up the path of the pro-Trump rally from the White House ellipse to the U.S. Capitol. Now two years out, we hear Smith’s story. Learn more about your ad

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25:33

Is time running out for TikTok in the US?

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2023/01/04

TikTok is banned from all U.S. government and military phones, but is this just the beginning? Will TikTok — the most popular app in the world — be banned from all American phones? Virginia Senator and Chair of the Senate Intelligence Committee Mark Warner comes on the DMV Download podcast to talk about TikTok and why he doesn’t trust the Chinese social media app. Warner breaks down his two main national security concerns and offers potential solutions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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26:47

WTOP Class of ‘90: Three radio greats depart after 32...

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2022/12/28

Bruce Alan, Debra Feinstein and Kristi King all got hired at WTOP in the same month in 1990. Now, these three radio greats reflect on their 32 years at WTOP as they all depart the Glass Enclosed Nerve Center in the same month – December 2022. We go back in time with Bruce, Debra and Kristi talking about their careers, favorite memories, and what message they have to all the listeners who have heard them for three decades. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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27:03

How to give a proper toast this holiday

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2022/12/23

It’s time to raise a glass. The holidays are here and News Years is just around the corner. We learn how to make a great toast from a local winner of the Guinness Toast Contest – Tom Ponton. And this is the last daily DMV Download podcast episode before it goes to a weekly format. Then, Luke and Megan reminisce on the more than 150 episodes we’ve done and talk about what’s next. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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21:46

Girls want to wrestle in Virginia

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2022/12/22

There’s a growing movement among members of the Virginia High School League trying to create a female wrestling league. Coach Charles Phillips from Alexandria’s Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology says more and more girls are showing interest in take-downs, pins, and arm bars. We hear from the players themselves, who say wrestling not only makes them stronger and brings them into a community, it gives them a new-found sense of confidence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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29:22

Fairfax chief on ‘scary’ pursuit of armed teen...

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2022/12/21

The chase of a group of teens arrested with a loaded gun inside Tysons Corner Center gave hundreds of holiday shoppers a legitimate scare even though shots were never fired. Fairfax County Police Chief Kevin Davis joins us in the studio to talk about what happened, recruiting new officers and veterans from other departments, and the crimes that he’s most concerned about going into the new year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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17:47

Md. man creates instruments for disabled kids to play...

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2022/12/20

Meet the local musician who is creating a way for disabled children and adults in India to play instruments using their brain waves. We have a fascinating conversation with Fulbright scholar and Baltimore native Calvin McCormack about how he’s doing it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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17:17

Commanders try to fix botched Sean Taylor memorial

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2022/12/19

Commanders fans are up in arms for a few reasons. First, their team lost yesterday – in Primetime – on an official’s controversial call. Then, the design of the team’s memorial to a beloved player killed years ago fell flat. WTOP’s Sports Director George Wallace tells us why fans, and former players, were underwhelmed by the memorial to Sean Taylor and what went wrong in the game against the New York Giants. Then, Megan and Luke discuss how they approach New Year’s resolutions. Learn more about your

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20:17

Plans to take in a new wave of migrants – and why...

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2022/12/16

It’s unclear exactly how many people may be crossing the border in the next few days, with their final destination set for the DMV, but there is a sense that it could be significantly higher than normal. This comes at a time of year when non-profits normally see an increased need. Megan speaks to the CEO of a Baltimore non-profit immigration group about how difficult it is to help set them up and the policy deadline that’s affecting asylum seekers' migrations. And then, we talk to two special guests

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19:53

DC scrambles to staff hospitals as tridemic surges

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2022/12/15

Hospitals in our area are struggling to keep up with increasing respiratory patients amid a mounting nurse staff shortage. Today, city officials are meeting with the D.C. Hospital Association to figure out whether a legislative move could help at all. WTOP’s Scott Gelman fills us in on what to expect. Then, Dr. Glenn Wortmann, chief of Infectious Diseases, at MedStar Washington Hospital Center tells us how best to get through this holiday season without getting the flu, RSV or COVID-19. Learn more

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19:46

Practice what you preach: DC wants houses of worship...

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2022/12/14

D.C.’s mayor is moving forward with a plan to add more affordable housing to the city by facilitating its building on land owned by houses of worship. Deputy Mayor John Falchiccio tells us how a new partnership and a request for interested churches, synagogues, and mosques to participate will help the mayor reach her goal of building 36,000 affordable units by 2025. Then a special guest joins Megan for a kid-friendly installment of DMV Dates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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18:14

How to ban a book — The process begins in Frederick...

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2022/12/13

There’s growing interest in Frederick County, Maryland to examine what books kids have access to in school libraries, and potentially remove some of them. Nearly 1,000 people have signed up to be on a committee to decide which of the 35 books gets to stay. WTOP’s Kate Ryan tells us where the process goes from here. Plus, we have some big news to share about the podcast — we are going weekly! Megan and Luke talk about the details of the change and when it’ll happen. Learn more about your ad choices

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25:02

DC Council’s Allen on the cost & benefit of free...

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2022/12/12

Washington, D.C. is on track to have the largest free fare transit plan in the country — offering Metro bus service within the nation’s capital for no charge and giving residents a monthly $100 allowance for Metrorail. Councilmember Charles Allen proposed the idea 3 years ago and it’s just one vote away from becoming law. Allen walks through the bill and argues that this massive public investment is worth it. Plus, Megan and Luke share their favorite sledding spots around the region. Learn more

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24:16

Ethics and artificial intelligence — talking to ChatGPT

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2022/12/09

Artificial intelligence or AI, whether you notice it or not, is becoming a bigger part of our lives. Its increasing presence in the technology we all interact with has prompted lawmakers – like D.C. Attorney General Karl Racine – to push for creating ground rules on how corporations and even individuals can use it. But what is AI? For answers, we turn to WTOP Engineer David Mundschenk, who knows a thing or two about AI. He explains what it is and then we have a “conversation” with a new AI called

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24:46

How Commanders’ Snyder misled NFL & congressional...

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2022/12/08

The House committee tasked with investigating Commanders’ owner Daniel Snyder didn’t hold back in a scathing report today — finding that Snyder withheld information, was deliberately vague, and potentially misled to the committee and to the NFL in what information he revealed about previous sexual assault investigations and settlements in the past. WTOP Congressional Correspondent Mitchell Miller gives us the upshot on the findings of the members’ 14-month investigation. Learn more about your ad

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00:24:23

Exit Interview: Dr. Anthony Fauci

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2022/12/07

With the retreat of the pandemic, also comes the departure of Dr. Anthony Fauci. Fauci is stepping away as director of the NIH and the public arena after three intense years serving as the “nation’s doctor.” Dr Fauci joins us to reflect on his time in the limelight and what’s ahead. Plus, we get WTOP’s entertainment editor Jason Fraley’s picks for what to see in the theater, in concert and in your living room this holiday season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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24:53

Exit Interview: Dr. Anthony Fauci

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2022/12/07

With the retreat of the pandemic, also comes the departure of Dr. Anthony Fauci. Fauci is stepping away as director of the NIH and the public arena after three intense years serving as the “nation’s doctor.” Dr Fauci joins us to reflect on his time in the limelight and what’s ahead. Plus, we get WTOP’s entertainment editor Jason Fraley’s picks for what to see in the theater, in concert and in your living room this holiday season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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24:53

Exit Interview: Dr. Anthony Fauci

DMV Download from WTOP News ·

2022/12/07

With the retreat of the pandemic, also comes the departure of Dr. Anthony Fauci. Fauci is stepping away as director of the NIH and the public arena after three intense years serving as the “nation’s doctor.” Dr. Fauci joins us to reflect on his time in the limelight and what’s ahead. Plus, we get WTOP’s entertainment editor Jason Fraley’s picks for what to see in the theater, in concert and in your living room this holiday season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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17:19

Metro’s plan for computer-driven trains

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2022/12/06

How much will it cost to ride the Metro next year? It’s really anyone's guess with CEO and GM Randy Clarke proposing fare hikes, D.C. council members pushing to make buses free in the District and WMATA hoping to bring back autonomous trains. WTOP’s Luke Lukert tells us about the changes ahead. Then we hear about his surprising talent that has saved his friends thousands. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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