DMV Spotlight with Barbara Britt
DMV Spotlight with Barbara Britt
DMV Spotlight shines a light on the issues impacting DC, Maryland and Virginia. The 15-minute interview program allows for in-depth discussion with area leaders and to highlight organizations that are making a difference across the DMV. Interviews include newsmakers, non-profits, local officials and special event coverage. WMAL’s Barbara Britt hosts the weekly program that is designed to provide n…Social links:
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Ending Veteran Suicide
DMV Spotlight shines a light on Ending Veteran Suicide. The grim statistics are well known, 17 veterans a day die by suicide. It is the second-highest cause of death for veterans under the age of 45. Guest, Juan Valdez, once a U.S. Marine who now works with the Wounded Warrior Project explains the …
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Eastern Shore Land Conservancy
DMV Spotlight shines a light on the Eastern Shore Land Conservancy. President and CEO Steve Kline warns if the rural and open farmlands of Maryland's Eastern Shore are not protected from new development and sprawl that would follow a new Bay Bridge , the slower place way of life that Eastern shor…
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Loudoun Recovery Fest
DMV Spotlight shines a light on the annual Loudoun County Recovery Fest that highlights all the substance abuse and mental health services that are available across the county as part of Recovery Month. Guest, Evan Braff, Opioid Response Program Coordinator with the Loudoun County Department of Men…
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Meta lawsuit teen internet addiction
DMV Spotlight shines a light on teen internet addiction and the recent META lawsuit settlement. Dr. Clifford Susssman, a DC Psychiatrist Internet and gaming addiction specialist explains the lawsuit settlement will not solve the problem of teens becoming addicted to internet platforms but adds it …
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Dr Friendtastic - Making Friends at School
With students back in class across the DC Metro area, DMV Spotlight shines a light on Dr. Friendtastic, otherwise known as Clinical Psychologist, Dr. Eileen Kennedy-Moore who specializes in helping children learn how to be a friend and make friends in school and beyond. Dr. Kennedy-Moore shares si…
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Arc Prince George's County
DMV Spotlight shines a light on The Arc Prince George's County , a 501-c3 that is committed to empowering people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD ) and provide support for their families as well as providing assistance to accessing healthcare. Guest Ashley Viagbo, Development A…
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Commuter Connections
DMV Spotlight shines a light on new options for DC area employees through Commuter Connections, an outgrowth of the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments. Guest Daniel Sheehan, who leads the Commuter Connections programs explains that as school kids head back to class, workers return from …
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Dulles Plane Pull 2026
DMV Spotlight shines a light on the Special Olympics Dulles Plane Pull. Guest Ellen Head, Vice President for Development for Special Olympics Virginia explains teams of 25 people sign up to compete to see which team can pull a 62 ton cargo plane the fastest. She explains the discomfort and effort t…
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VA three year college degree options
DMV Spotlight shines a light on an effort by the State Council of Higher Education in Virginia ( SCHEV) alongside several state universities for a potential three year undergraduate degree. Guest Mark Owczarski, Associate Vice President and Spokesman for Virginia Tech explained many schools may off…
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Fairfax County Parks Authority
DMV Spotlight on August 2nd, 2026 shines a light on the Fairfax County Carnival and Fair. The annual event returns to Frying Pan Farm Park, the only working farm within the Fairfax County Park Authority says Public Information office, Andy Grabel. The Carnival and Fair offer residents both amusemen…
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