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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Northern Virginia Senior Olympics | June 9, 2024
DMV Spotlight on June 9th, 2024, shines a light on the Northern Virginia Senior Olympics, an annual event open to residents 50 and older to compete is a host of events from pickleball to long jump to suduko. Guest Janet Garber, former Chair of the NVSO and current head of the Fundraising Committee…
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Smart Approaches to Marijuana | June 23, 2024
DMV Spotlight shines a light on Smart Approaches to Marijuana (SAM) on 6-23-24 following a recent study finding more teenagers in the US are using high potency marijuana since the legalization in dozens of states. SAM Executive Vice President Luke Niforatos explains both tobacco and alcohol comp…
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Cancer Support Community | June 2, 2024
DMV Spotlight shines a light on support for cancer patients in the DC Metro area. Cancer Support Community, Washington DC is part of a global network that connects cancer patients with services, counseling and assistance across the DC Metro area. Executive Director for Cancer Support Community, Wa…
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TAPS (Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors) | May 25, 2024
DMV Spotlight shines a lights on TAPS, the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors, a 501-c-3 that cares for families of America’s fallen heroes. Guest, Bonnie Carroll, founded TAPS after her own military husband was killed. She wanted to provide the services she needed for others in the same sit…
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Department of Corrections Partnership with University of Maryland | May 5, 2024
DMV Spotlight shines a light on 5-5-24 on an historic partnership between the Division of Corrections in Maryland and the entire University System in Maryland. Carolyn Scruggs, Secretary of the Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services says the program is the first of its kind…
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Ocean Plastics | April 28, 2024
DMV Spotlight shines a light on efforts to clean up plastics from the world’s oceans. Guest Dr. Anja Brandon, Associate Director of U.S. Plastics Policy with Ocean Conservancy explains the ongoing effort by the non-profit by spearheading the UN Treaty to End Plastic Pollution and forge a legally bi…
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Autism Acceptance | April 21, 2024
DMV Spotlight on 4-21-24 shines a light on April as Autism Acceptance Month. Early detection can lead to successful interventions explains guest, Dr. Craig Newschaffer, founding director of the A.J Drexel Autism Institute and Epidemiologist focused on prenatal autism risk factors with the NIH Aus…
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Military Sexual Trauma | April 14, 2024
DMV Spotlight shines a light on Military Sexual Trauma as part of Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month. Dr Amy Street, National Director for Military Sexual Trauma, Office of Mental Health and Suicide Prevention, Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, states one i…
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Alexandria's 275th Anniversary | April 07, 2024
DMV Spotlight shines a light on the City of Alexandria, Virginia as it commemorates its 275th anniversary. Guest, Gretchen Bulova, Director of the Office of Historic Alexandria, shared the various events around the city that will make the celebration from April through September. Bulova explains t…
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Total Solar Eclipse | March 31, 2024
DMV Spotlight shines a light (ha-ha ) on the Total Solar Eclipse on 3-31-24. NASA Mission Scientist, Dr. Nicholeen Viall, explains how a solar eclipse works and why this one is so significant. She explains the ‘path of totality’ and urges anyone who wants to watch even the partial solar eclipse h…
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