DMV Spotlight with Barbara Britt

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DMV Spotlight shines a light on the issues impacting DC, Maryland and Virginia. The 15-minute interview program allows for in-depth discussion with area leaders and to highlight organizations that are making a difference across the DMV. Interviews include newsmakers, non-profits, local officials and special event coverage. WMAL’s Barbara Britt hosts the weekly program that is designed to provide needed information for listeners across the DC Metro area and beyond.

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    Mt Vernon for American 250 | February 8, 2026

    DMV Spotlight on 2-8-2026 shines a light on the events at Mount Vernon in honor of America’s 250 celebration. Guest, Julie Almacy with Mount Vernon Communications explains visitors will be welcomed into the newly renovated historic mansion of General Washington. Almacy outlines the various events ranging from the new Patriots Path, a Revolutionary War Encampment to new dining options to free online education resources for teachers and parents. Almacy also explains the Virginia 250 Passport that allows guests special access to dozens of historic sites across the Commonwealth. Learn More: https://www.mountvernon.org/250 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    14 min

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    Maryland Lynching Truth and Reconciliation Commission | January 25, 2026

    DMV Spotlight on Jan, 25th, 2026 shines a light on the final 630 page report by the Maryland Lynching Truth and Reconciliation Commission, established by the Maryland House of Delegates back in 2019. The Commission spent six years working to  “investigate, document and reckon with the history of racial terror lynching”  of as many as 38 Black men in Maryland. Guest, Commission Chair, Dr. David O. Fakunle of Morgan State University and Co Chair, Dr. Charles Chavis of George Mason University explained many of the lynchings took place in both Montgomery and Prince George’s Counties. Dr. Fakunle says the report includes dozens of recommendations. Governor Wes Moore in May, vetoed a bill that would have launched a two year study into whether the state should provide reparations to Marylanders impacted. The report was finalized December 9th. Learn More: https://msa.maryland.gov/lynching-truth-reconciliation/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    15 min

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    Influenza spread in Virginia | January 18, 2026

    DMV Spotlight on January 18, 2026 shines a light on the spread of the ‘flu’ or influenza across the Commonwealth. Guest, Lisa Sollet, Respiratory Disease Program Manager with the Virginia Department of Health explains the common causes for the spread of respiratory viruses for this years “flu season” noting unusual surges and and trends this winter. Sollet also highlights the VDH  Respiratory Disease Data dashboard that tracks not only flu but also Covid-19 and RSV. Sollet explains the genesis of the dashboard as well as reminders on how best to prevent the spread of the flu and protect yourself from respiratory illness. Sollet also advocates for the annual flu shot and explains how it is tracked and developed each season. Learn More: Respiratory Disease Data – Epidemiology   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    15 min

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    Community Soup Night | January 11, 2026

    DMV Spotlight shines a light on Community Connection on January 11, 2026. Guest Zara Brunner, a Montgomery County resident and found of “Soup Moms” explains the now nearly 12 year tradition began with her desire to connect with other moms from her children’s elementary school. Brunner says what began as a simple gathering for moms to trade soup instead of cookies in a swap has grown into not only a yearly connective point but also a generational example to their children. Brunner also uses the annual night for the Soup Moms to donate to Manna Food Center in Gaithersburg. Brunner explains what began as  her small effort to connect neighbors has grown beyond what she ever expected: into an annual event to help others with donations and deepen connections within the community. Learn More: https://www.mannafood.org/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    14 min

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    Maryland 250 Plans | January 4, 2026

    DMV Spotlight shines a light on the nation’s 250th birthday celebration in 2026. Maryland 250 Commissioner Director, Michele Johnson, explains each state has its own commission and its own theme for the Nation’s Semi Quincentennial and even offers a tutorial on how to say: Semi Quincentennial! In addition to state events from the Chesapeake Bay to the western Maryland Mountains, Johnson highlight events including a national initiative America’s PotLuck on July 5th to encourage communities to gather while on July 8th there is a national initiative to share the spirit of  America by reading simultaneously coast to coast the Declaration of Independence. Johnson adds the existing annual Maryland Day will become a statewide celebration on March 25th instead of merely regional. Learn More: https://mdtwofifty.maryland.gov/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    14 min

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    Bright MLS 26 Outlook | December 28, 2025

    DMV Spotlight on 12-28-25 shines a light on the Real Estate outlook for the region heading into 2026. Bright MLS Chief Real Estate Economist Lisa Sturtevant expects a slowing in the pace of home sale transactions as well as slower home growth. Sturtevant expects a modest decline, even in the region’s median home price pointing to on-going uncertainty around the federal government that she says suggests weaker demand in the larger DC Metro area. She also notes a continued drop in mortgage interest rates that may give buyers a needed boost. Learn More: https://www.brightmls.com/article/2026-mid-atlantic-housing-market-outlook See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    14 min

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    Gambling Addiction | December 21, 2025

    DMV Spotlight on 12-21-25 shines a light on Gambling Addiction following a new study in Maryland finding that what is now called ‘disordered gambling’ impacts nearly two out of every 5 Marylanders who bet on sports. Guest Karen Duffy, Executive Director for the Maryland Coalition of Families explains recent legalization of online betting and the prevalence and ease of placing bets has led to a spike in at-risk behavior. Duffy pointing to data from the Maryland Center of Excellence on Problem Gambling that found the number of Maryland residents exhibiting disordered gambling rose 42% since legal sports betting was approved by the legislature in November of 2022. Duffy says the Maryland Coalition of Families offers support for struggling families. Learn More: https://www.mdcoalition.org/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    14 min

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    Potomac Water Basin | December 14, 2025

    DMV Spotlight on Dec 14th, 2025 shines a light on a recent report on the DC area water supply by the Interstate Commission on the Potomac River Basin. Executive Director, Michael Nardolilli explains while the risk of water shortages in the coming decade is low in the area (1% - 5%) he stresses the importance of locating new water sources in the event of extended drought, weather changes or even terror on the water system. Director Nardolilli also notes that both DC and Arlington have zero water back up and only a one day supply whereas the rest of the region can tap from upstream reservoirs in an emergency. Learn More: https://www.potomacriver.org/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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DMV Spotlight shines a light on the issues impacting DC, Maryland and Virginia. The 15-minute interview program allows for in-depth discussion with area leaders and to highlight organizations that are making a difference across the DMV. Interviews include newsmakers, non-profits, local officials and special event coverage. WMAL’s Barbara Britt hosts the weekly program that is designed to provide needed information for listeners across the DC Metro area and beyond.

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