The DC Wrap Podcast

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From the moon to your backyard, today's DC Wrap is giving you the top stories from DC and beyond. First, Artemis II is expected to splash down tonight after being the first crewed mission around the Moon since the end of the Apollo program in 1972. Aerospace engineer Samantha Kenyon gives us a science lesson. Closer to home, Maryland Congresswoman April Delaney is on a mission to make senior livin...

On today’s DC Wrap, we take you from a festive weekend in Washington to the front lines of a tense international story. First, we preview the National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade, one of DC’s signature spring events. Festival President and CEO Diana Mayhew joins the show to talk about what families can expect, from marching bands and dancers to live performances and the excitement of finale wee...

On today’s DC Wrap, we dive into two major stories shaping the conversation across the region. First, the Prince George’s County Council takes up a series of controversial measures aimed at ICE and CBP, including proposals tied to county employment, enforcement on county property, and new reporting around detentions. District 2 Council Member Wanika Fisher joins the show to explain what passed, wh...

On today’s DC Wrap, we cover stories that hit both close to home—and far beyond it. We start in Southwest D.C., where multiple teen arrests are fueling renewed debate over curfews and how to keep communities safe. Residents weigh in as city leaders continue searching for solutions. Then, a moment that’s out of this world: Artemis II pushes farther into space, now more than 250,000 miles from Earth...

On today’s DC Wrap, we cover a powerful mix of global tension and local impact. We begin with breaking news: a U.S. fighter jet shot down over Iran, raising concerns about further escalation in the region. What we know so far, including rescue efforts for the crew and what this could mean for U.S. involvement moving forward. Then, we turn to a critical issue here at home—violence in Washington, D....

On today’s DC Wrap, we break down a day full of surprises, insight, and important conversations. We begin with a major political shakeup: reports that U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi is out, as frustration grows within the administration. What led to the move—and what comes next? Then, we shift gears to something personal and powerful: your health. Dr. Ian Smith joins the show to talk about his ne...

On today’s DC Wrap, we cover a day packed with major headlines—from space exploration to the Supreme Court. We start with a look at DC’s rollercoaster weather, with near-record heat, spring storms, and a picture-perfect weekend ahead just in time for Easter and Nationals baseball. Then, the big story: Artemis II. We’re joined by aerospace engineer and astronaut Aisha Bowe, who shares what it’s rea...

This is The DC Wrap. It’s what’s happening in the DMV. What shapes our schools, our streets, our lives. We’ll break it all down so you can head home informed and confident about what’s ahead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices