Whether its terrorists, anarchists, cyber criminals or nation states, America has a target on its back. WTOP National Security Correspondent J.J. Green investigates the threats facing the U.S., the people behind them, the agencies fighting them and their impact on Americans.
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The top news of the day impacting people living in DC, Maryland and Virginia. Top News from WTOP is produced Monday - Friday and released by 6 a.m. each day. Get the latest news in the DMV from the neighborhood source you trust.
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DC sports fans, stay up to date on the Washington Commanders, Nationals, Capitals, Wizards, United and beyond. In the DC Sports Huddle, The WTOP sports staff recaps the week in Washington DC sports and looks ahead to the most important storylines and matchups that sports fans need to know.
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“WTOP’s American Nightmare Series” is a podcast covering true crime stories in the Washington D.C. region. Season 3, "Unknown Subject": For 9 years, he terrorized women across the DC region. Breaking into homes and raping his victims before killing a brilliant scientist near the gates of Georgetown University in 1998. And then, it all stopped. Had he died? Was he locked up? Before the FBI would name him the infamous Potomac River Rapist, detectives simply called him their “unknown subject” f ...
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458 | The relationship between Putin and Trump, and what it means for Ukraine
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Kurt Volker, former U.S. Ambassador to NATO and current Distinguished Fellow at the Center for European Policy Analysis discusses some key elements about the war and what's to come. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesKirjoittanut WTOP | Hubbard Radio
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Jayden Daniels' recovery for Dallas Week and a Spirit championship preview
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The Washington Commanders got a "mini-bye" after back-to-back losses but was it enough to return to form — specifically for star quarterback Jayden Daniels? The WTOP Sports team discusses the reasons for the rookie's midseason slump, whether the reeling Dallas Cowboys are the perfect "get-right game" and breakdown the matchup between longtime NFC E…
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457 | Donald Trump Returns to the White House. What does that mean for NATO?
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Meelis Oidsalu, former Undersecretary for Defence Planning in Estonia and current Editor-in-Chief at The Baltic Sentinel suggests Donald Trump is not the "anti-NATO" figure many think he is. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesKirjoittanut WTOP | Hubbard Radio
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The Marshon Lattimore trade and Commanders' midseason report
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The Washington Commanders are 7-2 for the first time since 1996, prompting the Burgundy and Gold to make the blockbuster deal for 4-time Pro Bowl cornerback Marshon Lattimore at Tuesday's NFL trade deadline. Longtime WTOP afternoon anchor (and lifelong Steelers fan) Shawn Anderson joins the WTOP Sports team to break down the deal and then the gruel…
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456 | Disinformation Nation Part Two
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For the last decade the U.S. election system has been targeted relentlessly, by hostile nation-states. Russia, the principal culprit is at it again, with a new scheme so potent that even the US Congress was caught off guard. In this episode, Dr. Martin Innes, from Cardiff University in the UK talks about how Doppleganger works. Learn more about you…
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Ranking the 'Hail Mary-land' and Jayden Daniels for MVP
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The Washington Commanders' incredible win over the Chicago Bears on a Hail Mary-land was the play of the NFL season so far and the headline of Week 8. But where does it rank in Northwest Stadium/FedEx Field history? The WTOP Sports team recalls the best (and worst) moments on the Burgundy and Gold's present homefield. Also inside the D.C. Sports Hu…
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455 | Disinformation Nation Part One
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For the last decade the U.S. election system has been targeted relentlessly, by hostile nation-states. And, as election day 2024 approaches, Russia, the principal culprit is at it again, with a new scheme so potent that even the US Congress was caught off guard. Va. Democratic Congressman Gerry Connolly and fellow members were bombarded by thousand…
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The Jayden Daniels decision and whether Kingsbury's offense is for real
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The Washington Commanders pounded the Panthers despite losing Jayden Daniels to an early rib injury but will he recover in time for a nationally televised showdown with local product Caleb Williams in a battle between the 2024 NFL Draft's top two picks? The WTOP Sports team debates whether Daniels should play and break down the matchup with the Chi…
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454 | The Story Behind Yahya Sinwar's Killing
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Hans Jakob Schindler, Sr. Director at the Counter Extremism Project discusses how Israeli forces found Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar and the circumstances of his death. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesKirjoittanut WTOP | Hubbard Radio
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Darrell Green's legendary past, Jonathan Allen's murky future and the Commanders' trade deadline blueprint
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The Washington Commanders lost the "Battle of the Beltways" in Baltimore but made quite the impression in defeat. The WTOP Sports team discusses their takeaways from the game, whether the 1-5 Carolina Panthers are a "trap game" and which trades Washington could/should make before the NFL's Nov. 5 deadline. There's a couple of proposals that could m…
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A 'Battle of the Beltways' for the ages — what would a Commanders win mean?
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In the most compelling "Battle of the Beltways" of all-time, the Washington Commanders and Baltimore Ravens enter Sunday's meeting at M&T Bank Stadium with star quarterbacks on impressive win streaks. Would a Jayden Daniels victory over Lamar Jackson pass the MVP baton to the rookie? And, would Washington truly step into contender status? The WTOP …
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453 | This is what life is like in war-ravaged Lebanon, right now.
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Jad Nasrallah, an architect, who lives in Beirut, shares his story, heartbreaking videos and pictures that reveal sleepless nights, worry for his family, and personal and city-wide devastation that may signal a long conflict ahead. Also Rena Bitter, Assistant Secretary of State for Consular Affairs talks about innovative ways the State Department's…
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How far will the Jayden Daniels Effect carry the Commanders?
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The NFL's Offensive Rookie of the Month Jayden Daniels has led the Washington Commanders to their first 3-1 start to a season since 2011 but how far can he take the Burgundy and Gold this season? The WTOP Sports team discusses whether this historically-effective offense changes their preseason prediction for Washington and previews the matchup with…
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452 | The Conflict in the Middle East Spreads
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Three interviews in this show paint a picture of a chaotic week in Middle East. Ben Francke, who lives near Tel Aviv reflects on Iran's missile strike. Vedant Patel, the State Department's Principal Deputy Spokesperson talks about US efforts to stop the conflict from spreading. And Fred Burton, former Deputy chief of the State Department's Diplomat…
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What Jayden Daniels' breakout game means for the rest of the Commanders' season
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The Washington Commanders' "college offense" put on a professional clinic in Cincinnati, making Jayden Daniels the talk of the NFL following his primetime virtuoso. Can the star rookie's historic start to the season overcome Washington's historically bad defense? Also inside the D.C. Sports Huddle presented by FanDuel Sportsbook: The WTOP Sports te…
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451 | (Exclusive) The Most Secretive U.S. Spy Agency. AUKUS and the Quad
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A rare sit-down interview with the director of the National Reconnaissance Office, Dr. Christopher Scolese. We also talk with Australia's Ambassador Kevin Rudd about the 3rd anniversary of AUKUS and the 2024 Quad meeting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesKirjoittanut WTOP | Hubbard Radio
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450 | Why are Hezbollah's pagers exploding in Lebanon?
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Former CIA Senior Operations Officers Robert Baer and Douglas London join us to explain what most likely is happening. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesKirjoittanut WTOP | Hubbard Radio
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How the Commanders already saved their season and Caitlin Clark's return to DC
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The Washington Commanders' got their (ahem) kicks against the Giants in their home opener but is there anything hopeful to come out of the Burgundy and Gold's touchdown-free victory? The WTOP Sports team gives the pros and cons of the "not loss" and breakdown how Washington can pull off a primetime upset of Joe Burrow and the Bengals in Cincinnati …
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Do the Commanders need to rein in Daniels' running?
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The Washington Commanders' season-opening loss in Tampa featured Jayden Daniels' 88-yard rushing performance on a whopping 16 attempts, sparking a debate on whether the prized rookie is already being run too much. Coach Dan Quinn has already implied he'll dial down Daniels' rush attempts — but should he? The WTOP Sports team debates that and whethe…
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449 | The Stress of war on Ukrainians
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Vicki Aken, Ukraine Country Director for Mercy Corps, says Ukrainians are suffering from lack of sleep, land mines, electricity and constant strains on their mental health as they face a devastating, and overwhelming use of weapons by Russia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…
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Commanders, NFL preview and George's Dan Quinn exclusive
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The Washington Commanders open their most highly-anticipated season in recent memory in Tampa Bay on Sunday and the WTOP Sports team discusses the keys to victory against the Buccaneers, the outlook for the 2024 season and also delve into the entire NFL season, which Rob previewed in-depth on WTOP.com. (Hint: Commanders and Ravens fans should enjoy…
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448 | Ukraine's frustration mounting in war with Russia
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General Onno Eichelscheim, Chief of Defence for the Netherlands discusses Ukraine's incursion into Kursk. Also, Yuriy Sak, Advisor to Ukraine's Minister of Strategic Industries speaks forcefully about why Ukraine needs permission to use long-range western weapons to strike Russia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…
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447 | Iran's Election Interference and Ukraine in Kursk
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Clint Watts, GM of Microsoft's Threat Analysis Center discusses Iran's meddling and Yuriy Sak, Advisor to Ukraine's Minister of Strategic Industries, describes Ukraine's military mission in Russian territory. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesKirjoittanut WTOP | Hubbard Radio
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446 | What's behind Ukraine's sudden incursion into Russia?
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Former Ukrainian Defense Minister Andriy Zagorodnyk explains why Ukraine did it and why Russia can't really stop it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesKirjoittanut WTOP | Hubbard Radio
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445 | Paul Whelan's Release from Russia
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A retrospective look at some my reporting and podcasts from the time of his arrest in December of 2018, to his release in Late July 2024. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesKirjoittanut WTOP | Hubbard Radio
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