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November 22, 2009
In the last edition of News in Depth before Thanksgiving, Pliner and Regis recapped an evening with veteran White House correspondent Helen Thomas at GW’s Elliot School of International Affairs. WRGW News and the School of Media and Public Affairs teamed up to host the fiery columnist, who has covered every president since John F. Kennedy. For exclusive audio of Thomas’ memorable lecture, click the link below.
November 15, 2009
On this Sunday edition of News in Depth, Pliner and Regis anchor a special roundup of the stories making headlines: here on campus and around the country. At GW, professors are growing increasingly hostile to the use of laptops in class. Some have gone as far as to ban them entirely. Is this an appropriate exercise of professorial power or a throw-back to high school-style academia?
Then, more on the Ft. Hood gunman. Media outlets have reported that alleged shooter Maj. Nidal Hasan sent money to individuals in Pakistan, was in contact with a radical imam in Yemen, and even carried around business cards proclaiming himself to be a “solider of Allah.” Why wasn’t he stopped? And what type of systematic breakdown in army policy led to the deaths of 13 of its own?
And finally, U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder has announced that 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheik Mohammad will be tried in federal court in New York City, just blocks away from where the World Trade Center towers once stood. Is this move by the Justice Department an exhibition of the capacity of the American justice system or a dangerous symbolic ploy? Is Holder’s pledge to seek the death penalty a welcome punishment for an Islamic martyr?
All this and more on News in Depth from Washington D.C.
November 8, 2009
On this Sunday edition of News in Depth, Communications Director Michael Garber of the GW College Democrats and Public Relations Director Andrew Clark of the GW College Republicans joined us in studio with their reactions to the House’s late-night passage of health care reform. What battles loom in the Senate?
Then, Tuesday’s gubernatorial election results. Are they a precursor of things to come in 2010? And what does it all mean for the Obama White House?
And finally, in the inaugural edition of our “Eye on Alumni” segment, WRGW News’ Jared Pliner sat down with double GW alumna Judge Phyllis Thompson of the D.C. Court of Appeals to talk about life on the District of Columbia’s highest court.
November 1, 2009
On this jam-packed Sunday edition of News in Depth…Mark Levine, radio host and legal counsel to the Gertrude Stein Democratic Club, joined us in studio to share his views and analysis on the D.C. City Council’s proposed same-sex marriage legislation.
Then, Cleta Mitchell of Foley & Lardner and counsel to the “pro-marriage” advocacy group Stand4MarriageDC, joined us by phone to explain why she believes existing District law precludes passage of same-sex marriage legislation.
And in our second half-hour, SMPA Professor Steven Roberts called into talk about his new book, “From Every End of This Earth: 13 Families and the New Lives They Made in America.”
WRGW’s Jared Pliner and Jesse Regis anchor from Washington D.C.
An Interview with Cleta Mitchell
An Interview with Professor Steve Roberts
Listen to the complete show here: News in Depth November 1, 2009
October 25, 2009
On June 10, 2009, an 88-year-old avowed white supremacist – James von Brunn – entered the National Holocaust Museum and opened fire, killing security guard Stephen Johns.
In the wake of the tragedy, Rabbi Tamara Miller, the GW Hospital’s director of spiritual care, wrote a piece in the Washington Post’s “On Faith” forum about the ordeal (she counseled Johns’ family as doctors tried to save his life), her visceral reaction as a Jew and the unique atmosphere in the hospital on the fateful day. Five months later, she was fired.
The hospital cited potential HIPAA violations and failure to adhere to protocol as reasons for Miller’s dismissal. The Rabbi says she communicated nothing beyond what the media had reported and her descriptions of the events that transpired were vague and intended to convey a broader message.
On this Sunday edition of News in Depth, Rabbi Tamara Miller speaks out on the controversy in her first radio interview.
Jared Pliner and Daniel Keylin anchor from Washington D.C.
October 11, 2009
On this Sunday edition of WRGW’s News in Depth, Jared Pliner anchored alongside SA Correspondent Daniel Keylin, who was substituting for Jesse Regis.
On the program, Pliner and Keylin spoke with former SA President Lamar Thorpe, who is a current candidate for the Maryland State House of Delegates, representing the 47th District. A Democrat, he is running on a platform of education reform, greater crime prevention and other initiatives aimed at bettering the lives of those in Prince George’s County. He faces a primary in September of 2010.
On a more personal note, Thorpe talked about life after GW, which has included a master’s degree in women’s studies, a GW Presidential Administrative Fellowship and the recent birth of his daughter.
Later in the hour, Travis Korson, president of GW’s Young America’s Foundation and Michael Garber, communications director of the GW College Democrats faced off on the issues: including President Obama’s Nobel Peace Prize win, troop levels in Afghanistan and Michelle Obama’s GW community service challenge.
And finally, Jesse joined us by phone to share his experiences at Bruce Springsteen’s latest concert!
Click here to listen to the complete show: October 11, 2009 News in Depth
September 27, 2009
On this Sunday edition of WRGW’s News in Depth, hosts Jared Pliner and Jesse Regis spoke via telephone with Dr. Roxanne Cox-Iyamu, of the newly opened AIDS Healthcare Foundation Blair Underwood Healthcare Center on K Street. The segment ranged from talk of the District’s HIV/AIDS epidemic (the 3 percent infection rate is the highest in the nation) to the center’s anticipated impact on the community, to prevention efforts and the continuing pursuit of a successful vaccine.
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Interview with Dr. Roxanne Cox-Iyamu
September 20, 2009
Some 500 miltary veterans are students at GW, but what do you know about them?
Sunday’s News in Depth discussed the issues facing the young men and women who return home from military service, and those who are slated to serve.
Hosts Jared Pliner and Jesse Regis talked to GW Vets’ Brian Hawthorne, Kevin Devaney, Michelle Miller, Ryan Bos amd Tom Conley about how the university treats them, the educational benefits they do and do not receive, the new GI Bill, the “yellow ribbon” program, the challenges of post tramautic stress disorder, and how they readjust to life as normal students.
At the close of the program, the swine flu epidemic was at the forefront. Jared shared details of his conversation with Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius, Education Secretary Arne Duncan and Dr. Beth Bell of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention about how H1N1 is affecting university life.
Listen to the show here: September 20, 2009 News in Depth
September 13, 2009
On Sunday, Jared Pliner and Jesse Regis returned to the air with a brand new season of News in Depth!
The second season kicked off with plenty of insight and political analysis of the 9/12/09 Tea Party protests in Washington, DC. 60,000 to 70,000 taxpayers from around that nation railed against President Obama’s proposed health care reform and “big government.”
At the bottom of the hour, Barun Aryal, a GW senior and Alternative Spring Break g-Board member, joined Pliner and Regis in studio to discuss the September 11th Freshman Day of Service, First Lady Michelle Obama’s GW commmunity service challenge, and the alternative break program, which sends hundreds of GW students across the country and around the world on service projects.
It was a high-energy, action-packed hour filled with angry tirades, witty banter, and everything YOU need to know about this week at GW!
Listen to the show here: News in Depth: September 13, 2009
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April 26, 2009
Sexuality in young America and plenty of witty banter…
Those were the light-hearted topics this past Sunday on the final 2008-2009 edition of News In Depth w/ Jared Pliner & Jesse Regis.
In the final installment of the academic year, we were joined in studio by Alexandra Shahady, the Hatchet’s controversial sex columnist, on the heels of the publication’s infamous 2009 Sex Edition. Is America’s youth outlandishly promiscuous? Are condoms always necessary? (the answer is in the affirmative) and sex education in the schools…
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April 19, 2009
Gutting the SA Constitution, sweeping Reform and Marvin Center changes for the coming year…
Those were the topics this past Sunday on News In Depth w/ Jared Pliner & Jesse Regis.
In the first half hour, Sen. Logan Dobson (CCAS-U) joined us in studio to discuss recently released plans by four senators to reform the SA Constitution and essentially eliminate the the Office of Executive Vice President.
Also: In an exciting chain of events, we received a surprise phone call from outgoing SA President Vishal Aswani (who supports the measure) as to why he’s signing on to this movement so late in the game. Vishal tells all in one of his final interviews as president!
And finally, Ethan Elser, chair of the Marvin Center Governing Board briefed us on some Marvin Center initiatives to begin next semester.
As we say: “It’s Sunday and it’s News In Depth!”
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April 12, 2009
News in Depth is on an Easter hiatus and will return NEXT SUNDAY, APRIL 19TH!
Stay tuned for all new LIVE installments of WRGW News’ flagship program – Sundays from 12 to 1!
Happy Holidays!
- Jared & Jesse
April 5, 2009
Kyle Boyer reflects on his presidential run, his tenure as EVP and provides advice going forward AND President-Elect Julie Bindelglass sits down for her first full-length interview.
Those were the topics this past Sunday on WRGW’s News in Depth with Jared Pliner & Jesse Regis.
In the first segment, Boyer’s Friday exclusive interview with the WRGW 6 o’clock news team was re-aired, as Bindelglass listened intently in studio t0 his advice for the coming year and the next administration.
In the second half hour, President-Elect Julie Bindelglass addressed personal criticism (that she is stiff, over-polished, ingenuine etc.) and laid down her plans for her first 100 days in office. She and EVP-Elect Jason Lifton will be sworn in on April 30th.
Listen to our conversations with both by clicking below.
March 28, 2009
The Student Court and how it changed the outcome of the 2009 SA presidential election…
That was the main topic this past week on News In Depth with Jared Pliner & Jesse Regis. Jesse was off Sunday.
For forty-five minutes Pliner was joined in studio by Christopher Wimbush, chief judge of the GW Student Court and Ethan Elser, vice chair of the Marvin Center Governing Board. Wimbush spoke of (and defended) the Court’s latest decision in Boyer v. JEC, which affirmed the decision of the Joint Elections Commission and blocked EVP Kyle Boyer from the presidential runoff.
As the discussion continued, Elser focused on the second topic of the program: SA reform in the age of “Julie.” Elser and Wimbush both acknowledged serious flaws within the current student government structure, but said they would oppose radical measures to alter it – including disbandment. Listen to the conversation by clicking the link below.
March 8, 2009
The very latest in Student Association coverage on the last News in Depth before a brief Spring Break hiatus! It’s also quite possibly the most humorous addition of News in Depth ever produced. Re-elected Senator Logan Dobson (CCAS) and newly-elected Senator Dylan Pyne (CCAS) join us in studio to discuss the race, the possible disqualification of front runner Kyle Boyer and where the Student Association goes from here.
March 1, 2009
The Senate has allowed debate on a bill that would grant the District of Columbia voting representation in Congress. Jaline Quinto, communications director of the voting-rights advocacy group DC Vote joins us by phone.
Then, Student Association election cycle continues…A runoff election will determine the next leader of the GW student body. We discuss the election, thus far, and what you can expect in the coming weeks.
It’s Sunday Morning, and it’s News in Depth.
News in Depth March 1st with Jaline Quinto of DCVote.org & SA Election Coverage
One final note: DC Vote covered the conversation on their website. You can read the coverage by clicking HERE
February 22, 2009
SA executive vice president candidate Jason Lifton, SA presidential candidate George Brunner, and Elliot School senatorial candidate Dan Keylin join Jared Pliner and Jesse Regis on this Sunday’s version of News in Depth.
Jason Lifton, George Brunner, and Dan Keylin
February 15, 2009
Nick Polk, SA senator and presidential hopeful, discusses J-Street mandatory spending, a recent 3 percent tuition hike, a proposed mandatory library fee, desired changes to the SA constitution, and how he will shape the Student Association should he attain higher office.
Nick Polk on WRGW News in Depth
February 8, 2009
More controversy swirls around the Student Association as the resignation of Chief of Staff Greta Twombly prompts a string of departures. Kim Wollner, chairwoman of the SA’s Socially Responsible Initiatives Commission and close administration confidant discusses the latest developments.
Then, Brandon Hines, GW College Republicans communications director, dukes it out with Cory Struble, president of GW College Democrats, over the proposed $800 billion economic stimulus package.
February 8, 2009 Kim Wollner, Brandon Hines, Corey Struble
February 1, 2009
WRGW Senior Economic Correspondent Carl Fisher provides insight into the economic crisis facing the nation and how it will affect GW students and their families.
Then, SA Senator Logan Dobson (CCAS) talks campus politics and defends his proposal for a 25 dollar mandatory library fee.
Carl Fisher and Logan Dobson News in Depth
January 25, 2009
It was a somber day on campus as WRGW honored the life and legacy of Laura Treanor, a GW student who unexpectedly passed away last week. We share your thoughts and messages in a special tribute edition of News in Depth.
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Daniel Keylin
Ryan Waye
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Alex Laska
Roxanne Martin
Jenn Neuner
Jesse Regis
Jared Pliner
Monika Wysocki
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