There's been a lot of work done on DC Statehood. Where marching, petitioning, campaigning and Congressional hearings have all fallen short so far, could a grassroots group of quilters help stitch together support? 

"For many years the only voice women had in this country was their needle and thread."

Barbara Garlock founded Quilts4DC to build support across the country and inform that more than 700,000 fellow Americans don't have a say in Congress.  The initiative has sparked quilts from across the country and conversations among bipartisan members of the League of Women Voters.  In our conversation Barbara breaks down the idea and the potential of creating solid support among the 10 million quilters in the USA. 

Thanks to Yilin Zhang for joining the conversation!

View the gallery at lwvdc.org/quilts4dcgallery

See them in person later this year at the Arena Stage in Southwest Washington, DC

As the country marks the first anniversary of the Insurrection on January 6th, Tommy chats with Winston Pingeon, a former member of the Capitol Police.

Winston was at the Capitol on January 6, 2021, and fought for hours with his fellow officers. He was injured by physical violence and sprayed with what he described as bear and pepper spray.

In the months after January 6th, he started painting to tell his story and to heal. Listen to his journey through art.

To see Winston’s Watercolors check out his Instagram, Etsy or visit WinstonWatercolors.com

Superstars will be a part of the upcoming "VAX LIVE: The Concert to Reunite the World." Jennifer Lopez, H.E.R., J. Balvin, and the Foo Fighters are just a few artists who will take part. Selena Gomez will host.

According to the concert organizers Global Citizen, "VAX LIVE aims to inspire vaccine confidence worldwide and help get the COVID-19 vaccines to everyone, everywhere." The event will also serve as a fundraising event encouraging businesses and philanthropists to donate "dollars for doses" of the COVID vaccine. The concert will happen on May 8th at 8:00 pm Eastern. You'll be able to see it on multiple television networks and streaming platforms.

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Nats fans rejoice, baseball is back in DC with fans cheering on the 2019 World Series champions. Wife of Mr. National, Ryan Zimmerman, Heather attended the Nationals game with her 3 young children on Saturday, April 17. She posted on her Instagram a video of their daughter cheering on her dad to get a home run and then he does.

There is a lot of change at Nats Park this year as fans have not been in the stadium for a live game since Game 5 of the 2019 World Series. Covid safety precautions are in place including contactless tickets through the Ballpark app. All food and drink vendors are offering mobile ordering and there is of course new signage celebrating the 2019 World Series Champions.

Craig Laughlin joins Tommy, Kelly, and Courtney to talk about the red hot Caps and the remaining schedule in the Eastern Division, and the one record he holds over Capitals Captain Alex Ovechkin. Craig also reminisces about his playing days with the LA Kings, and meeting Tom Hanks. Plus, the 80’s band the Eagles are hockey fans!

It's the Lamar Jackson Poop Gate! Courtney and Kelly react to Baltimore Raven's player leaving the game for "cramps." Plus hear reactions from other professional athletes like RGIII and Roberto Luongo. Alex Ovechkin, captain of the Washington Captials, takes his son out for skate. And how cute is Jacob Slavin's daughter?

Michelle Sturino, former Sirius XM NHL Radio host, joins Courtney and Kelly to talk about her experiences with gender bias in sports media. Plus, DC says goodbye to Adam Eaton. And could Music City be getting a baseball team?

Michelle Sturino, a former NHL radio host with 15+ years of broadcasting experience, joins Courtney and Kelly for a very candid conversation about women in sports media. Michelle gives her story of what led her to her decision to leave Sirius XM NHL radio and the gender bias she has faced.

Emily Engel-Natzke, the newly hired video coach for the Hershey Bears AHL team, and first female video coach in the Washington Capitals organization, joins Courtney Laughlin to talk about her new role, the challenges she's faced along the way, and what a typical work day looks like.