Let’s (Not) Grab A Drink: Washington’s Sober Scene
From switchel to seltzer, it's a golden age for non-alcoholic beverages in the region.
A flight takes off at Ronald Reagan National Airport in Virginia.
A new Federal Aviation Administration program called NextGen has increased efficiency for airports around the nation. But more flights mean more noise, and the number of disgruntled local residents has only grown over the years. In Maryland, complaints from people who live near airports motivated Governor Larry Hogan to ask the state’s attorney general to sue the FAA over the frequent, loud flights. Kojo gets an update on Washingtonians’ fight against airport noise with a local transportation reporter and a resident attempting to find a solution with the largest airport in Maryland.
Guests
- Jesse Chancellor Representative, DC Metroplex BWI Community Roundtable
- Lori Aratani Reporter, Washington Post
Most Recent Shows
Elizabeth Acevedo Transcends Teen Tropes “With The Fire On High”
Last year, Elizabeth Acevedo won the National Book Award for her debut novel "The Poet X." She joins us to discuss her newest work of young adult fiction.
Ready Or Not, Metro’s Summer Shutdown Is Coming
Beginning this weekend, all of the Metrorail stations south of National Airport will be closed through September 8 for major renovations. Are you ready?
The Art Of Advice For Recent College Grads
Amid Washington’s graduation season, we look at the craft of writing and delivering commencement speeches. What advice sticks — and what doesn’t?
Comments
comments powered by Disqus