DMV Spotlight on 12-21-25 shines a light on Gambling Addiction following a new study in Maryland finding that what is now called ‘disordered gambling’ impacts nearly two out of every 5 Marylanders who bet on sports. Guest Karen Duffy, Executive Director for the Maryland Coalition of Families explains recent legalization of online betting and the prevalence and ease of placing bets has led to a spike in at-risk behavior.

Duffy pointing to data from the Maryland Center of Excellence on Problem Gambling that found the number of Maryland residents exhibiting disordered gambling rose 42% since legal sports betting was approved by the legislature in November of 2022.

Duffy says the Maryland Coalition of Families offers support for struggling families.

Learn More: https://www.mdcoalition.org/

DMV Spotlight on 12-21-25 shines a light on Gambling Addiction following a new study in Maryland finding that what is now called &lsquo;disordered gambling&rsquo; impacts nearly two out of every 5 Marylanders who bet on sports. Guest Karen Duffy, Executive Director for the Maryland Coalition of Families explains recent legalization of online betting and the prevalence and ease of placing bets has led to a spike in at-risk behavior.
Duffy pointing to data from the Maryland Center of Excellence on Problem Gambling that found the number of Maryland residents exhibiting disordered gambling rose 42% since legal sports betting was approved by the legislature in November of 2022.
Duffy says the Maryland Coalition of Families offers support for struggling families.
Learn More:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mdcoalition.org/" data-linkindex="0">https://www.mdcoalition.org/</a>

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 needed information for listeners across the DC Metro area and beyond.

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 needed information for listeners across the DC Metro area and beyond.

DMV Spotlight with Barbara Britt

Gambling Addiction |  December 21, 2025

DMV Spotlight shines a light on Community Connection on January 11, 2026. Guest Zara Brunner, a Montgomery County resident and found of “Soup Moms” explains the now nearly 12 year tradition began with her desire to connect with other moms from her children’s elementary school. Brunner says what began as a simple gathering for moms to trade soup instead of cookies in a swap has grown into not only a yearly connective point but also a generational example to their children.

Brunner also uses the annual night for the Soup Moms to donate to Manna Food Center in Gaithersburg. Brunner explains what began as  her small effort to connect neighbors has grown beyond what she ever expected: into an annual event to help others with donations and deepen connections within the community.

Learn More: https://www.mannafood.org/

DMV Spotlight shines a light on Community Connection on January 11, 2026. Guest Zara Brunner, a Montgomery County resident and found of &ldquo;Soup Moms&rdquo; explains the now nearly 12 year tradition began with her desire to connect with other moms from her children&rsquo;s elementary school. Brunner says what began as a simple gathering for moms to trade soup instead of cookies in a swap has grown into not only a yearly connective point but also a generational example to their children.
Brunner also uses the annual night for the Soup Moms to donate to Manna Food Center in Gaithersburg. Brunner explains what began as &nbsp;her small effort to connect neighbors has grown beyond what she ever expected: into an annual event to help others with donations and deepen connections within the community.
Learn More: <a href="https://www.mannafood.org/" data-linkindex="0">https://www.mannafood.org/</a>

Community Soup Night | January 11, 2026

DMV Spotlight shines a light on the nation’s 250th birthday celebration in 2026. Maryland 250 Commissioner Director, Michele Johnson, explains each state has its own commission and its own theme for the Nation’s Semi Quincentennial and even offers a tutorial on how to say: Semi Quincentennial!

In addition to state events from the Chesapeake Bay to the western Maryland Mountains, Johnson highlight events including a national initiative America’s PotLuck on July 5th to encourage communities to gather while on July 8th there is a national initiative to share the spirit of  America by reading simultaneously coast to coast the Declaration of Independence. Johnson adds the existing annual Maryland Day will become a statewide celebration on March 25th instead of merely regional.

Learn More: https://mdtwofifty.maryland.gov/

DMV Spotlight shines a light on the nation&rsquo;s 250th birthday celebration in 2026. Maryland 250 Commissioner Director, Michele Johnson, explains each state has its own commission and its own theme for the Nation&rsquo;s Semi Quincentennial and even offers a tutorial on how to say: Semi Quincentennial!
In addition to state events from the Chesapeake Bay to the western Maryland Mountains, Johnson highlight events including a national initiative America&rsquo;s PotLuck on July 5th to encourage communities to gather while on July 8th there is a national initiative to share the spirit of &nbsp;America by reading simultaneously coast to coast the Declaration of Independence. Johnson adds the existing annual Maryland Day will become a statewide celebration on March 25th instead of merely regional.
Learn More: <a href="https://mdtwofifty.maryland.gov/" data-linkindex="0">https://mdtwofifty.maryland.gov/</a>

Maryland 250 Plans | January 4, 2026

DMV Spotlight on 12-28-25 shines a light on the Real Estate outlook for the region heading into 2026. Bright MLS Chief Real Estate Economist Lisa Sturtevant expects a slowing in the pace of home sale transactions as well as slower home growth. Sturtevant expects a modest decline, even in the region’s median home price pointing to on-going uncertainty around the federal government that she says suggests weaker demand in the larger DC Metro area.

She also notes a continued drop in mortgage interest rates that may give buyers a needed boost.

Learn More: https://www.brightmls.com/article/2026-mid-atlantic-housing-market-outlook

DMV Spotlight on 12-28-25 shines a light on the Real Estate outlook for the region heading into 2026. Bright MLS Chief Real Estate Economist Lisa Sturtevant expects a slowing in the pace of home sale transactions as well as slower home growth. Sturtevant expects a modest decline, even in the region&rsquo;s median home price pointing to on-going uncertainty around the federal government that she says suggests weaker demand in the larger DC Metro area.
She also notes a continued drop in mortgage interest rates that may give buyers a needed boost.
Learn More:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.brightmls.com/article/2026-mid-atlantic-housing-market-outlook" data-linkindex="0">https://www.brightmls.com/article/2026-mid-atlantic-housing-market-outlook</a>

Gambling Addiction | December 21, 2025

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