Whether its terrorists, anarchists, cyber criminals or nation states, America has a target on its back. WTOP National Security Correspondent J.J. Green investigates the threats facing the U.S., the people behind them, the agencies fighting them and their impact on Americans.

The top news of the day impacting people living in DC, Maryland and Virginia. Top News from WTOP is produced Monday - Friday and released by 6 a.m. each day. Get the latest news in the DMV from the neighborhood source you trust.

DC sports fans, stay up to date on the Washington Commanders, Nationals, Capitals, Wizards, United and beyond. In the DC Sports Huddle, The WTOP sports staff recaps the week in Washington DC sports and looks ahead to the most important storylines and matchups that sports fans need to know.

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley picks the brains of the most influential filmmakers, musicians and artists of our time in the new podcast “Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley!” Based in the nation's capital, Jason has interviewed just about every famous figure you can imagine: Aretha Franklin, Carol Burnett, Garth Brooks, Jerry Seinfeld, the list is endless! You’ve heard the highlights on the radio, but this is your chance to hear in-depth conversations about what makes these creative ...

“I recognize the importance of communications and evangelization, the use of all tools possible to get out the Good News.” —Bishop Burbidge In his threefold role of teaching, sanctifying and governing, Bishop Burbidge is committed to articulating the Good News through all available media. He posts a daily meditation on Twitter (@BishopBurbidge), many of his homilies are available on YouTube, and he enjoys giving video reflections for important events, key Church campaigns, and significant li ...

“WTOP’s American Nightmare Series” is a podcast covering true crime stories in the Washington D.C. region. Season 3, "Unknown Subject": For 9 years, he terrorized women across the DC region. Breaking into homes and raping his victims before killing a brilliant scientist near the gates of Georgetown University in 1998. And then, it all stopped. Had he died? Was he locked up? Before the FBI would name him the infamous Potomac River Rapist, detectives simply called him their “unknown subject” f ...

The 1975 disappearance of two young sisters from a suburban Maryland shopping mall traumatized the nation's capital, upending a family and the community's sense of security. More than 40 years later, the Lyon sisters bodies have never been found, but a man is set to stand trial for their murders.

Coronavirus has impacted every aspect of our lives. "Is It Normal Yet?" co-hosts Luke Garrett and Laura Spitalniak document the DC-area's return to public life after a year of isolation. Each week, a WTOP reporter breaks down how this community is getting back to normal and what normal means now. How has the DC area been impacted by the pandemic? What changes are here to stay? What have we learned about ourselves and each other? Is it normal yet? Published every Monday morning. Join us as th ...

Tangier Island, Virginia - Population 460 (and shrinking). It's a quirky, isolated place located smack dab in the middle of the Chesapeake Bay. Residents drive golf carts and speak their own dialect, while visitors must travel by boat or plane to get there. But the island is vanishing. The reason why depends who you ask. But the fact is it could become uninhabitable in as little as 25 years, wiping an entire community and way of life off the planet. Should the island be saved... and at what ...

The National Academy of Engineering has worked with the Washington, D.C. region's most listened-to radio station — the all-news format WTOP Radio — and the nation's only radio station specifically dedicated to covering news related to the federal government — WFED 1500 AM — To provide weekly features highlighting engineering innovations and stories that add technical context to issues in the news. Hear some of our stories in the links below.

The Christmas 364 Podcast is your guide to sharing the love, joy and peace of Christmas all year! It's all about maximizing every season & opportunity in life to make a positive difference in the lives of those around you. Random acts of kindness, a simple smile, a friendly hello, a day to yourself... The spirit of Christmas is too inspiring and heartwarming to live out once a year.

Podcast by Carlos Prieto

We're teaching the radio industry how and why they should be getting into podcasting. Our show is LIVE every Friday at 9AM Eastern/6AM Pacific. You can listen LIVE on RadioInk, Spreaker, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube pages. The show is then archived at http://www.radioink.com and on our podcast Spreaker page.

Mindfulness expert and “The Here and Now Habit” author, Hugh Byrne, PhD. explores the power of mindfulness and how to apply this fundamental practice in day to day living – from increasing focus, productivity and creativity in the workplace to enhancing the quality of personal relationships, breaking bad habits, building resilience, and achieving a greater sense of well being. Hugh talks with entrepreneurial and inspiring guests along the way, discussing how they have cultivated mindfulness ...