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Community D.C.
Listen to interviews from the Washington D.C., Maryland and Virginia communities Hosted by Dennis Glasgow iHeartMedia DC.
Episodes
Community D.C.WRAP-Alcohol Issues
Washington Regional Alcohol Program President Kurt Erickson gives iHeart’s Bernie Lucas an update on how COVID19 is affecting their programs, including Sober…
Community D.C.DrPost - COVID19 Mental Health Update
Clinical psychologist Dr. Cynthia Post talks with iHeart’s Bernie Lucas about how couples, families & individuals are dealing with COVID19, from a mental…
Community D.C.United Way-Do More 24 2020
Do More 24 is on May 5th this year. Uniteed Way CEO Rosie Allen-Herring talks with iHeart’s Bernie Lucas about changes in this annual fundraising effort and…
Community D.C.Homestretch VA
Christopher Fey from Homestretch VA talks with iHeart’s Jen Richer about his organization’s efforts to help bring families out of poverty & the impact COVID19…
Community D.C.DrPost - COVID19 and Mental Health
Clinical psychologist Dr. Cynthia Post discusses the mental health aspects of COVID19 epidemic and provides tips for dealing with stress, family issues and…
Community D.C.IHM__COVID19_PSA_SHOW
Hear COVID-19 medical information, government response, event cancellation reasons, economic impact and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy…
Community D.C.Sober Ride-St Pat Day
Drink too much on St. Patrick’s Day? Get a free LYFT ride home. WRAP’s Kurt Erickson & iHeart’s Bernie Lucas discuss the Sober Ride program and updates on VA…
Community D.C.Hope For Henry Foundation
A child with cancer experiences isolation, fear and boredom as well as physical discomfort. Hope For Henry’s Laurie Strongin talks about their innovative…
Community D.C.The Epilepsy Foundation
What should you do when someone has a seizure? Hear about that, and the epilepsy types, symptoms, causes, treatments and help, from the Epilepsy Foundation’s…
Community D.C.Riley App
Hear about an app that helps make social connections among people living with certain health issues or disabilities. Elizabeth Tikoyan, Founder of the Riley…
Community D.C.Kidney Month
33% of Americans are at risk for kidney disease. Learn about risk factors, screenings, treatments, and upcoming events from Michele Anthony, Exec. Dir. Of the…
Community D.C.Dr Post - Suicide 2020
If you think someone is considering suicide, can you just ask them directly? Suicide is a complex topic, but we dive in to discuss reasons, warning signs and…
Community D.C.Capital Caring Health
Hear about hospice care, its history in the DMV, related services, quality of life issues and more from Capital Caring Health CEO Tom Koutsoumpas, as told to…
Community D.C.Fairfax County Animal Shelter
Amanda Novotny from Fairfax County Animal Shelter talks with iHeart’s Lisa Berigan about the work the shelter does to get animals adopted, and to try and keep…
Community D.C.Transportation Update-Feb 2020
Seatbelt laws, open containers, coronavirus travel warnings, worn tires in rain, distracted driving, gas prices, recent senior pedestrian fatalities and more…
Community D.C.Volunteer Fairfax Service Awards
Volunteer Fairfax staff & volunteers discuss the annual Fairfax County Volunteer Service Awards event, the nomination process, volunteering experiences and…
Community D.C.Dr Neal Barnard_PCRM
Dr. Neal Barnard (Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine) and Lisa Berigan (iHeart Radio) discuss how controlling hormones can prevent or cure many…
Community D.C.Fitness Discipline & Indulgence
Getting fit after the holidays or a pregnancy doesn’t mean giving up your indulgences. Erin Washington tells iHeart’s Bernie Lucas how to find that balance &…
Community D.C.Volunteer Fairfax MLK Day of Service
The MLK Day is a day on not a day off. Volunteer Fairfax staff & volunteers discuss “Give Together,” “Valentines Challenge” and other Day of Service and…
Community D.C.Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Meaghan Kilner, a local high school student and cancer survivor, talks about her journey from diagnosis to recovery. She and her mom Maura provide details…
Community D.C.Dr Post - Friendships
Clinical psychologist Dr. Cynthia Post and iHeart’s Bernie Lucas discuss the current state of friendships, how they change over time, the effect of social…
Community D.C.Transportation Update-Jan 2020
Winter driving and car maintenance tips, recent roadside deadly accidents and school bus safety and a related tragedy are among the issues discussed by AAA Mid…
Community D.C.Volunteer Fairfax-MLK Day of Svc
Hear about volunteer opportunities, especially for seniors, on MLK Day of Service, January 20th. RSVP (Retired Senior Volunteer Program) representatives Rob…
Community D.C.A Forever Home-Animal Adoption
Learn about the adoption process & other ways to help dogs that are in shelters and with rescue groups, even if you’re not ready to adopt. Patti Stinson (A…
Community D.C.WRAP Sober Ride-December 2019
Need a free ride if you drink too much during the holidays? WRAP’s director Kurt Erickson tells iHeart’s Bernie Lucas about the Sober Ride campaign, safe…
Community D.C.Childrens National Hospital
Children need specialized medical care. Hear about Children’s National Hospital from the Sr. Dir. Of Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals Tracy Jones. Also…
Community D.C.Kidney Foundation-Organ Donation
Hear about kidney disease, organ donation, success stories, the upcoming Wizards Organ Donation Tournament and more from local NKF Exec Dir Michele Anthony…
Community D.C.Volunteer Fairfax-RSVP Pgm
Hear about the impact of senior volunteering, specific opportunities and some myths of volunteering. RSVP (Retired Senior Volunteer Program) representatives…
Community D.C.St Jude Childrens Research Hospital
Treating and curing catastrophic childhood illnesses is the focus of this conversation between St. Jude Market Director Lisa Surprenant and iHeart’s Bernie…
Community D.C.Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce
What is a Chamber of Commerce, who is in it and what do they do? Montgomery County Chamber CEO Gigi Godwin gives iHeart’s Bernie Lucas all the details and…
Community D.C.Urban Alliance
CEO Eshauna Smith tells iHeart’s Bernie Lucas about the Urban Alliance mission to establish paid internships for low income high school students, providing…
Community D.C.Fisher House 2019 (local)
Hear about Fisher House, a Maryland-based international organization that provides housing near medical facilities for injured service members, veterans &…
Community D.C.DEA Take Back Day Oct 2019
Does it matter if expired prescription drugs sit in your medicine cabinet? Yes. Hear why & what you can do, from DEA Acting Administrator Uttam Dhilon. He and…
Community D.C.Dr Post - Learning Differences
Learning disorders/learning differences, signs, types, what we can do, how it can affect a child’s life into adulthood are all discussed in this conversation…
Community D.C.Suicide-AFSP DC VA
Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the U.S. Learn warning signs of people who might be considering suicide & what to do if we see them. Also get…
Community D.C.Project Homeless Connect
Nearly 6500 people are experiencing homelessness in the DMV. Hear what that means and how we can help, from Rosie Allen-Herring, CEO of United Way of the…
Community D.C.NKF-Kidney Disease
Are you living with kidney disease and don’t know it? Hear about risk factors, treatment options, transplants, screenings and the upcoming Kidney Walk and…
Community D.C.Volunteer Fairfax-VolunteerFest2019
The annual Volunteerfest is coming in October. Hear details about the event, project descriptions, venefits of volunteering and more from Adrienne Ognibene…
Community D.C.Suicide-AFSP Maryland-full interview
Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the U.S. Tammi and Mike Ginsburg, with the Maryland chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention…
Community D.C.YMCA Welcoming Week
YMCA’s Welcoming Week is Sept. 13-22. YMCA’s Carson Henry tells iHeart’s Bernie Lucas what it is and outlines some specific local activities going on at…
Community D.C.Fear and Anxiety 2019
School shootings, large public events, political polarization and memories of 9/11 often result in fear and anxiety. Clinical psychologist Dr. Cynthia Post…
Community D.C.Warning for Dog Owners_Toxic Algae
We talk with Melissa Martin from Wilmington, NC, whose three dogs died within hours of playing near a neighborhood pond. The dogs died from exposure to toxic…
Community D.C.The Reach (Kennedy Center)
You’ve seen the construction, now hear about the new public performance, rehearsal & classroom spaces next to Kennedy Center and get details about the…
Community D.C.DC VegFest_Aug 2019
Erica Meier, Executive Director for Compassion Over Killing, tells us about DC VegFest, a free event at Nationals Park on Sunday, Aug. 11. There are live…
Community D.C.Transportation Update July 2019
Background on gas prices, increasing car theft in the DMV, thinking ahead to the return of school zones and more, discussed by AAA Mid Atlantic’s John Townsend…
Community D.C.Working Life-Effective Meetings
How do you conduct effective workplace meetings that employees won’t hate? Employment consultant Mary Abbajay tells iHeart Radio’s Bernie Lucas how to design…
Community D.C.Volunteer Fairfax-Senior Olympics
You’re never too old to be fit. Hear about the Northern VA Senior Olympics, body & mind competition for ages 50 +. RSVP’s Rob Paine and NVSO Gold Medalist Nick…
Community D.C.Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine
Dr. Neal Barnard, President of the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, talks with iHeart’s Lisa Berigan about nutrition as medicine, ways to…
Community D.C.WRAP-Sober Ride-July 4th
In this episode: drunk driving & drunk boating prevention, a life-saving service, drinking myths & facts, underage drinking, tips for parents, new laws. WRAP…
Community D.C.WRAP-Sober Ride-July 4th
In this podcast: drunk driving & drunk boating prevention, a life-saving service, drinking myths & facts, underage drinking, tips for parents, new laws. WRAP…
Community D.C.Clean Air Partners 2019
We can improve air quality in the D-M-V. And you could win Jennifer Lopez tickets. Hear about the AQI, the Breathe Easy Campaign, the Clean Air Partners app…
Community D.C.Humane Rescue Alliance
Dani Rizzo (Humane Rescue Alliance) talks with iHeart’s Lisa Berigan and Jenni Chase about upcoming events and initiatives including the initiative to overturn…
Community D.C.Surviving Family Vacations 2019
Family vacations bring out the best & worst. Psychologist Dr. Cynthia Post provides tips for making trips fun, not stressful. Road trips, flying, small kids in…
Community D.C.More Lanes on 270? - Transportation Update June 2019
Will more lanes help reduce traffic congestion? Hear details and opinions related to the proposed additional lanes on I-270 and parts of the Beltway. John…
Community D.C.Public Interest Registry
Hear about the Reston-based organization that manages the .ORG domain. Is .ORG only for non-profits? Are web sites still the “go-to” for information? Public…
Community D.C.Fisher House Foundation - Home Away From Home Special
Hear about Fisher House, a Maryland-based international organization that provides housing near medical facilities for injured service members and veterans…
Community D.C.Do More 24: Impact, Engage, Donate
Hear about United Way’s annual day for helping local non-profit groups (May 22 & 23) from their CEO Rosie Allen-Herring. She tells iHeart’s Bernie Lucas how to…
Community D.C.CentroNia: a bilingual, multicultural early learning center and more.
This segment is a profile of CentroNia, a DC-area organization. Myrna Peralta, their CEO, tells iHeart’s Bernie Lucas about their programs, including early…
Community D.C.Dog Tag Inc
Adjusting to civilian life can be a challenge for service-disabled veterans and their families. Dog Tag Inc is an organization that helps. CEO Meghan Ogilvie…
Community D.C.Run For the Animals 2019
Poplar Spring Animal Sanctuary co-founder Terry Cummings talks with iHeart’s Lisa Berigan and Jenni Chase about animal cruelty, animal rescue and the upcoming…