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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Artificial Intelligence with Dr. Andrew Katz | November 2, 2025
DMV Spotlight shines a light on 11-2-2025 on Artificial Intelligence applications, uses and future expectations as NVIDIA, the tech titan that makes AI chips reached the 5 trillion dollar valuation milestone. Guest, Virginia Tech professor, Dr. Andrew Katz explains, in a very generic sense, how AI …
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Maryland Safe Roads | October 26, 2025
DMV Spotlight shines a light on traffic safety non-profit, Safe Roads Maryland which has been pushing for approval of several new laws in Maryland that are designed to encourage safe driving. Guests, John Seng, Chair of Safe Roads Maryland and Board member, Ron Weiss, explained the dangers of speed…
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Domestic Violence Awareness Month | October 19, 2025
DMV Spotlight on 10-19-2025 shines a light on Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Montgomery County State’s Attorney, John McCarthy highlights local resources for domestic violence survivors to get help including the Family Justice Center in Rockville, MD, home to over 40 non profits, including the …
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Solar Farm in Montgomery County | October 12, 2025
DMV Spotlight shines a light on Solar Farm Expansion in the Montgomery County Agricultural Reserve ( Ag Reserve). Guest Steven Findlay, President of the SugarLoaf Citizens Association says while his group is very supportive of solar energy, he has grave concerns about a new Maryland law that expand…
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Prince William Digital Gateway Battle | October 5, 2025
DMV Spotlight shines a light on the ongoing battle over the data center project known as the Prince William Digital Gateway on Oct 5th, 2025. The latest legal ruling sends the project back to the County Board of Supervisors for renewed consideration. Longtime data center opponent and Gainesville re…
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W and OD Trail Threats | September 28, 2025
DMV Spotlight on 9-28-25 shines a light on the Washington and Old Dominion Trail in Virginial. Guest, Sonya Breehey, with the Coalition for Smarter Growth is sounding the alarm after trees were abruptly clear cut along a 4 mile stretch of the popular trail by Dominion Energy. Breehey notes the acti…
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INOVA Addiction Treatment | September 21, 2025
DMV Spotlight shines a light on Sept 21, 2025 on efforts to treat addiction in the DC Metro area. Dr. Marquitta Duvernay, Senior Director of Addiction Recovery Services at Inova in Northern Virgina explains the options for those battling addiction as well as assistance for families and friends of …
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Annapolis Baygrass Music Festival | September 14, 2025
DMV Spotlight on September 7th, 2025 shines a light on the Annapolis Baygrass Music Festival at Sandy Point State Park featuring a full line up of music but also raises money to help protect the Chesapeake Bay and supports VA Way, that provides mental health resources for Military Veterans and the …
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Alexandria Volunteer Fair | September 07, 2025
DMV Spotlight shines a light on Sept 7, 2025 on the 2nd Annual Community Volunteer Fair where dozens of non-profits who need volunteers will be matched with those who wish to serve. Guest, Amy Barker, coordinator for the Fair and the Director of JustServe of Alexandria says a plethora of local char…
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Suicide Prevention | August 31, 2025
DMV Spotlight on Aug 31, 2025 on Suicide Prevention efforts. Guest Mike Lamma, Executive Vice President of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention explains the mission of the organization includes funding research into suicide prevention, education in schools and elsewhere, advocacy efforts …
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