Metro is facing unprecedented challenges. A serious drop in ridership, infrastructure issues, and lack of dedicated funding have pushed the region’s public transportation system toward a fiscal cliff. A $750 million budget gap could lead to dramatic service cuts. Metro General Manager Randy Clarke joins us to discuss potential solutions, what’s needed, and his visions for the future. Plus, there are plans to potentially embark on the biggest rail expansion in decades. What could that mean for the region?

It’s a momentous time for many fans: After years of speculation and turmoil, the Washington Commanders finally have new owners. The NFL approved longtime owner Dan Snyder’s sale of the football team to a group led by Montgomery County native Josh Harris for just over $6 billion. Washington Post sports columnist and author John Feinstein comes on the show to talk about what this means for fans, his years writing about the team, and what could come next for the football franchise.

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