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 ABC7 Chief Meteorologist Doug Hill
 Feb. 5, 2010 - Doug Hill and WTOP's Bob Marbourg talk snow and traffic as another massive storm approaches the area.

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 D.C. Police Chief Cathy Lanier
 Feb. 4, 2010 - D.C. Police Chief Cathy Lanier discusses preparation for the upcoming snow storm and an investigation into inappropriate teacher conduct.

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 D.C. City Council Chairman Vince Gray and Councilmember Harry Thomas Jr.
 Jan. 25, 2010 - D.C. Council Chairman Vince Gray and Councilmember Harry Thomas, Jr. talk about School Chancellor Michelle Rhee's comments about D.C. teachers.

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 Metro board members Jim Graham, Chris Zimmerman and Peter Benjamin
 Jan. 20, 2010 - Metro board members talk about the search for the next general manager, transit agency service and fare increases.

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 D.C. Police Chief Cathy Lanier
 Jan. 7, 2010 - Lanier talks about the Gilbert Arenas investigation and gives updates on the officer charged with murder and the snowball fight investigation.

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 Virginia Gov. Tim Kaine
 Dec. 22, 2009 - Kaine made his final appearance as governor and received some special farewells, including one from President Obama.

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 D.C. Police Chief Cathy Lanier
 Dec. 3, 2009 - Chief Lanier talks about the carjacking of U.S Sen. Bob Corker's daughter, the rise of hate crimes in the city and an increase in police checkpoints for the rest of the year.

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 Hands Across The Potomac
 Nov. 24, 2009 - Md. Gov. Martin O'Malley and Va. Gov. Tim Kaine discuss the Catholic Church and its stance on social programs.

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 John Riggins, Hall of Famer
 Nov. 11, 2009 -- Hall of Famer John Riggins, and longtime voice of the Redskins, Frank Herzog, talk ownership, talent and the 2010 season.

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 D.C. Police Chief Cathy Lanier
 Nov. 5, 2009 -- Chief Lanier talks about hate crimes near Georgetown, rescuing a baby from a hostage situation and the rise of PCP use in the District.

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 Ask the (Flu) Experts
 Oct. 28, 2009 - Guests: Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the Nat't Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases; Dr. Gloria Addo-Ayensu, director of the Fairfax Co. Health Dept.; Dr. Ulder Tillman, director of the Montgomery Co. Health Dept. Topics: H1N1 flu and seasonal flu

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 Va. Gov. Tim Kaine
 Oct. 27, 2009 - Gov. Kaine talks about H1N1 flu, the video clemency request by D.C.-area sniper John Allen Muhammad, foreclosures and unemployment. Kaine also discusses HOT lanes and Tuesday's governor's race.

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 John Riggins, Hall-of Famer
 Oct. 20, 2009 -- Riggo talks about the Redskins' problems, the team's losses and its ownership.

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 Capitals owner Ted Leonsis
 Oct. 13, 2009 -- Capitals owner Ted Leonsis talks about early season frustrations, reacts to comparisons to the Redskins and discusses the availability of individual and season tickets.

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 D.C. Police Chief Cathy Lanier
 Oct. 8, 2009 -- Issues discussed include pedestrian fatalities, pedestrian safety enforcement, union disputes, rising use of PCP and school violence.

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 Va. Gov. Tim Kaine
 Sept. 29, 2009 - Kaine discusses whether he'd grant clemency to the D.C.-area sniper. He talks about the Obama administration's discussions with N.Y. Gov. David Patterson. Other topics: HOT lanes, BRAC and state's unemployment trust fund.

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 D.C. Police Chief Cathy Lanier
 Sept. 3, 2009 - The chief discusses the rash of ATM robberies using the jaws of life, a new policy on police using cell phones and the number of tickets people issued red light and speeding tickets.

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 2009 WTOP Education Summit
 D.C. Schools Chancellor Michelle Rhee, Montgomery County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Jerry Weast and Fairfax County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Jack Dale talk about the new school year.

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 Va. Gov. Tim Kaine
 August 25, 2009 - Va. Gov. Tim Kaine discusses how prepared the state is for Swine Flu, health care reform, and the race for governor.

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 Md. Gov. Martin O'Malley
 Aug. 18, 2008 - Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley discusses swine flu and the likely impact on schools, as well as local budget cuts.

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 Metro General Manager John Catoe
 July 30, 2009 - Metro General Manager John Catoe talked about the status of the crash investigation, another Metro operator caught using a cell phone at work, and if Catoe felt any pressure to resign.

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 Va. Gov. Tim Kaine
 July 28, 2009 -- Virginia Gov. Tim Kaine talks about reopening the Virginia Tech shooting investigation and about finishing the Fairfax Parkway.

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 Md. Gov. Martin O'Malley
 July 6, 2009 -- Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley talks recognizing civil unions of gay couples; expanding the Purple Line past New Carrolloton; and regulating executive compensation of utility executives.

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 D.C. Police Chief Cathy Lanier and Fire Chief Dennis Rubin
 July 2, 2009 -- The chiefs talk about response to Metro's deadliest ever crash, plans for July 4 and narco-terrorists being held in D.C.

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 Va. Gov. Tim Kaine
 June 30, 2009 -- Kaine talks about traveling as DNC chairman; opposition to the widening of I-66; and Virginia's use of stimulus money.

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 D.C. Police Chief Cathy Lanier
 June 4, 2009 - D.C. Police Chief Cathy Lanier talks about why officers have not been disciplined for talking on cell phones, traffic restrictions on July 4 and gang violence.

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 Metro General Manager John Catoe
 June 16, 2009 - Metro's General Manager talks about plans for the Fourth of July, crime and the possibility of a fare increase in 2010.

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 Va. Gov. Tim Kaine
 May 26, 2009 - Virginia Gov. Tim Kaine discusses President Obama's selection of Sonia Sotomayor as a Supreme Court nominee, the future of rest stops and $125 million in stimulus money for unemployment benefits.

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 D.C. Police Chief Cathy Lanier
 May 7, 2009 - D.C. Police Chief Cathy Lanier talks about increasing the number of speed cameras, motorcades tying up traffic and the city's homicide rate being at a 30-year low.

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 Hands Across the Potomac
 April 28, 2009 - Md. Gov. Martin O'Malley and Va. Gov. Tim Kaine discuss the states' preparations for swine flu and regional transportation issues.

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 Judges Eric Washington and Lee Satterfield
 April 23, 2009 -- D.C. Court of Appeals Chief Judge Eric Washington and D.C. Superior Court Chief Judge Lee Satterfield discuss Chandra Levy, jury duty and the impact of detainee trials on U.S. courts.

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 Va. Gov. Tim Kaine
 March 31, 2009 - Gov. Tim Kaine discusses expansion of the text messaging law, saving rest stops, approval of a Choose Life license plate and his role as DNC chairman.

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 D.C. United Team President Kevin Payne
 March 25, 2009 -- D.C. United Team President Kevin Payne talks about the team's success, a new vendor at RFK, the possibility of soccer at FedEx Field and the future of soccer .

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 Md. Gov. Martin O'Malley
 March 17, 2009 -- Gov. Martin O'Malley discusses how stimulus money will help transportation projects, the death penalty, tuition freezes, cell phone restrictions and red light cameras.

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 Va. Gov. Tim Kaine
 Feb. 24, 2009 - Va. Gov. Tim Kaine talks about the alarming rise in foreclosures; stimulus money going to local transportation projects; limiting the number of out-of-state students at state universities.

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 Md. Gov. Martin O'Malley
 Feb. 11, 2009 - O'Malley talks about how the federal stimulus plan would help the state; Michael Phelps; the ICC; and the death penalty.

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 D.C. Police Chief Cathy Lanier
 Feb. 5, 2009 -- D.C. Police Chief Cathy Lanier talks about enforcing the new snow removal law, lessons learned from the inauguration, the controversy surrounding subpoena power and a home invasion in Northwest D.C.

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 Md. Gov. Martin O'Malley
 Jan. 23, 2009 - O'Malley talks about his preference for the Purple Line, the future of the state's medevac helicopters and the costs of the inauguration.

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 Virginia Gov. Tim Kaine
 Jan. 27, 2009 -- Kaine discusses the local impact of a federal stimulus package; hybrids in HOV lanes; pending execution of Nathaniel Bell; and his new role as DNC chairman.

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 Inauguration Answers
 Jan. 15, 2009 -- Metro General Manager John Catoe and D.C. Police Chief Cathy Lanier discuss traffic, security and getting around the city.

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 Inauguration Answers
 Jan. 14, 2009 -- WTOP's Bob Marbourg and Washington Post's Dr. Gridlock (Bob Thomson) discuss the unprecedented nature of the traffic changes for Inauguration Day and how you should prepare.

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 Metro General Manager John Catoe
 Dec. 16, 2008 - Inauguration; random bag searches; Metro bus performance; end of paper transfers; SmarTrip

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 Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley
 Dec. 15, 2008 - Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley discusses when Maryland State employees may learn about furloughs, his thoughts on D.C. extending bar hours, and what stimulus money will do for the state.

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 D.C. Police Chief Cathy Lanier and U.S. Attorney for D.C. Jeff Taylor
 Dec. 4, 2008 - Plans for the inauguration; Deborah Jeane Palfrey investigation; attacks on Mumbai

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 Va. Gov. Tim Kaine
 Nov. 25, 2008 - Kaine says Michael Vick should never play in the NFL. He also discusses correcting the Virginia Tech report and helping homeowners in foreclosure.

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 D.C. Police Chief Cathy Lanier
 Nov. 6, 2008 -- Chief Lanier talks about police preparation for the inauguration; the Chandra Levy case; the Shaquita Bell case; budget cuts and pack robberies.

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 Va. Gov. Tim Kaine
 Oct. 28, 2008 -- Is Virginia ready for the election? How to cope with the budget gap; and the status of several important transportation projects in Northern Virginia.

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 D.C. City Council Campaign
 Oct. 28, 2008 - Candidates for D.C. Council at-large seats have agreed to square off in their only broadcast debate, inside the glass-enclosed nerve center. The candidates are Michael Brown, Dee Hunter, Patrick Mara, Carol Schwartz, and David Schwartzman.

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 Ask the Owner
 Oct. 15, 2008 - Capitals owner Ted Leonsis talks about the upcoming season and the economy.

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 D.C. Police Chief Cathy Lanier
 Oct. 2, 2008 -- Lanier and Joseph Persichini, Jr., the assistant director of the FBI's Washington Field Office, talk about the anthrax investigation, the increase in gang crime regionally and hate crimes.

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 Va. Gov. Tim Kaine
 Sept. 30, 2008 - Impact of the economic slowdown on Virginia and its transportation projects; need for dedicated Metro funding; and if Obama is elected, will Kaine take a position in his administration

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 Md. Gov. Martin O'Malley
 Sept. 23, 2008: Slots in Maryland; the shortage of inspectors to enforce environmental laws.

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 D.C. Police Chief Cathy Lanier
 Sept. 4, 2008: The dramatic reduction in traffic fatalities this year and the increase in violent gangs.

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 Va. Gov. Tim Kaine
 Aug. 26, 2008 from Denver -- Democratic National Convention; Kaine's political future; Route 28 work; HOT lanes

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 D.C. Police Chief Cathy Lanier
 Aug. 7, 2008 -- Anthrax; how gas prices are affecting the department; and pedestrian accidents

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 Hands Across The Potomac
 July 29, 2008 - Hands Across The Potomac: Md. Governor Martin O'Malley, Va. Governor Tim Kaine, D.C. Mayor Adrian Fenty

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 D.C. Police Chief Cathy Lanier
 July 7, 2008 - 40,000 registered handguns in D.C.; new gun laws; gasoline thefts on the rise

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 Va. Governor Tim Kaine
 June 24, 2008 -- Virginia Governor Tim Kaine discusses the possibility of a compromise over transportation funding in the special session, felons' right to vote, and offshore oil drilling.

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 Md. Gov. Martin O'Malley and Transportation Secretary John Porcari
 June 12 -- Gov. Martin O'Malley and Transportation Secretary John Porcari talk about improvement at the Motor Vehicle Administration, what can be done to improve MARC service and transportation funding.

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 D.C. Police Chief Cathy Lanier
 June 5, 2008 - D.C. Police Chief Cathy Lanier discusses the severe weather that hit the D.C. area, how increasing gas prices are affecting police, and defends new police policy of placing road blocks in high crime neighborhoods.

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