District Wire Newscasts

district wire news: health edition 11.11.2013

In this special Health Edition of District Wire News: the Affordable Care Act one month later, health policy and politics experts weigh in on it’s future implications. Also, find out what kinds of diets may help you live longer and why young children are going through puberty. And what the government is doing to lower America’s risk of obesity. This newscast was produced by Sarah Weber. Our anchors were Isbella Diaz and Sydney Kashiwagi. Check back next week for another episode of District Wire News.

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district wire news 10.21.2013

This week on District Wire News: the tight governor’s race in Virginia and Obama’s take on the Affordable Care Act website. Also watch our latest coverage on gay marriage in New Jersey, the NSA’s foreign snooping, and the bill to legalize marijuana in the District. American University professor Gregory Hunt joined us in the studio, telling us more about a new grant in Virginia to help law enforcement officers work with the mentally ill. This week’s show was produced by Taryn Stansbury. Our anchor was Joni Agronin. Check back in with us next week for the latest with the District Wire News team.

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district wire news 9.30.2013

In this semester’s first edition of District Wire News: How DC residents will cope with the shutdown of the Federal Government, Maryland’s new gun law, a potential expansion of university police forces and where to eat on American University’s campus. We also look at the new credit card machines required in DC cabs, water found on Mars and why Tunisia’s Islamist party is stepping down.

This week’s show was produced by Sarah Weber. Our anchor was Sydney Kashiwagi.

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district wire news: sports edition 4.15.2013

The District Wire News team tackles sports in this special edition of District Wire News. The newscast covers topics from Jackie Robinson’s impact on sports,to the bombings at the Boston Marathon. Anchors Rachel Rood and Gennaro Farone bring you the latest updates in the NFL, NCAA basketball, MLB and AU athletics. This show was produced by Gennaro Farone, Colin Campbell and Jordan D’Eri, along with the help of an outstanding team.

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district wire news 3.4.2013

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district wire news 2.25.2013

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In this edition of District Wire News: sequestration and its potential effect on federal employees, a proposed smoking ban, a DC Council hearing over one member’s actions, and the aftermath of the VA transportation bill passed last Saturday. Outside of the political scene, the latest on the DC Streetcar project, local response to popular candidates for pope, and Michelle Rhee’s DC visit.

This show was produced by Henry Kerali, Vivian Roussel, and Rachel Rea. Anchors were Kelly Chase and Chris El-Dabh.

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district wire news 2.18.2013

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In this semester’s first edition of District Wire News, we give you the latest news on President Barack Obama’s immigration reform, a proposed law on pitbulls, and the kickoff of D.C. Fashion Week. Our new team also reports on a climate change protest, D.C.’s LGBT community and the new Sunday liquor sales law.

This show was produced by Jackie Ho, with the help of Rachel Rood and Julia Broemmel. Anchors were Kristina Brooks and Bridget Gales.

Check back next week for a new edition of District Wire News.