Archive: Mornings with David Burd and Jessica Doyle
Michael Vick to Play Again?
We talked at length this morning about Michael Vick's agreement to plead guilty to federal dogfighting conspiracy charges. Under terms of this deal, the Atlanta Falcons quarterback faces up to 18 months in prison. His attorney told the AP that Vick is paying a high price for allowing old friends...
By Amy Hybels | August 21, 2007; 08:46 AM ET | Comments (7)
Bad Bosses
Today we spoke with Robert Foxx, Deputy Director of Working America about his organization's "Bad Bosses" contest. Basically, people can submit their Bad Boss stories on Working America's website, and the person with the worst story wins a free one-week vacation. Robert shared a couple tales - like the worker...
By Amy Hybels | August 20, 2007; 09:54 AM ET | Comments (0)
"War Czar" on draft see-saw
Not even the White House likes the idea, but Bush's top military adviser on the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan says the draft is always an option to consider. The "war czar" Lt. General Douglas Lute admits in an interview on National Public Radio's "All Things Considered" that the military...
By Jessica Marcus | August 14, 2007; 10:44 AM ET | Comments (2)
Gas Guzzle Guilt Free
Enjoy it while it lasts. Gas prices have dropped an average 17 cents over the past two weeks. According to John Femly, Chief Economist with the American Petroleum Institute, the cause of this recent dip is a decline in demand and an increase in supply following the July 4th holliday....
By Jessica Marcus | July 31, 2007; 09:03 AM ET | Comments (0)
We Want YOU...
...to be a contestant in the first-ever Washington Post Radio World Series of Pop Culture! It's a battle for bragging rights between DC, Maryland, and Virginia. And there are also some pretty nice prizes up for grabs, including a Washington Post Radio prize pack and tickets to see the Nationals!...
By Jessica Marcus | July 23, 2007; 11:40 AM ET | Comments (0)
WARNING: Read this Before You Drink!
A non-profit environmental group has concluded from a May 2007 test that much of the DC-area tap water was at unsafe levels. Following an annual "chlorine burn" conducted by the Washington Aqueduct company, a process meant to clear the pipes of built-up sediment, the nonprofit Environmental Working Group found that...
By Jessica Marcus | July 19, 2007; 10:06 AM ET | Comments (0)
Sex-driven Social Conservatives
After secluding himself for more than a week, Louisiana Republican Senator David Vitter AND his wife finally gave their first statements to the press after news broke last week that he had enjoyed the services offered by the DC Madam. Washington Post political reporter Dana Milbank joined us this morning...
By Jessica Marcus | July 17, 2007; 10:46 AM ET | Comments (0)
Are Americans ready for a Black President?
One of the big stories that David and Jessica were talking about today was a poll that appeared in Newsweek today. The purpose of the poll was to ask Americans if they would vote for an African-American or female presidential candidate. It turns out they say they are. 92% of...
By Jessica Marcus | July 9, 2007; 10:19 AM ET | Comments (0)
Fan Euphoria over Tiger Woods
I had the opportunity to cover some of the action at the AT & T National on Saturday, July 7th at Congressional Country Club in Bethesda. While I have done a lot of sports reporting, this was my first time covering a golf tournament. I was surprised at how well...
By Amy Hybels | July 9, 2007; 02:31 AM ET | Comments (1)
The New Seven Wonders of the World
What will the public choose? Voting comes to a close later today, and then the winners of the worldwide vote get announced tomorrow - on 7/7/07. There's been a campaign to pick the new 7 wonders, since only one of the original wonders of the world is still standing. Among...
By Jessica Marcus | July 6, 2007; 10:37 AM ET | Comments (2)
iPhone Frenzy
It's here! The long anticipated Apple iPhone hits stores at 6 pm tonight. Our intern, Adam, was up bright and early this morning to check out the scene at some local Apple stores. Not surprisingly, he found long lines full of anxious tech-loving customers. Others were standing in line for...
By Ted Kresse | June 29, 2007; 10:08 AM ET | Comments (0)
Another Campaign Event!? You don't say...
Howard University welcomes all eight Democrats running for the presidency tonight at a forum that will feature questions from minority journalists. Two African-Americans and one Hispanic journalist, to be exact. Tavis Smiley, PBS television host and moderator for tonight's event, joined us this morning to talk about what to expect....
By Ted Kresse | June 28, 2007; 11:36 AM ET | Comments (0)
Are American women the biggest losers when it comes to healthy eating?
A new poll shows that the eating habits of many women in our fast-food consuming, waistline expanding society is (surprise, surprise!) sub par. Amy Brightfield, Woman's Day health editor, joined us this morning to discuss some of the risks associated with these eating behaviors. Not surprisingly, she said that the...
By Ted Kresse | June 27, 2007; 11:57 AM ET | Email a Comment
... and the Lord said: "Slow down!"
Over 1 million people die in automobile accidents every year, and to curb this trend, the Vatican has recently released what they are calling the Drivers' "Ten Commandments," and also includes guidelines regarding "street women," the homeless and children. Many are discussing just how necessary this guideline for motorists really...
By Jessica Marcus | June 20, 2007; 09:22 AM ET | Email a Comment
What are the Top 100 American Movies of All Time?
That's the question the American Film Institute hopes to answer tomorrow night, when they unveil their newest list of the best films out there. The list hasn't been updated in a decade - and plenty of new classics have come out in that time. But if something goes on the...
By Jessica Marcus | June 19, 2007; 10:49 AM ET | Email a Comment
An Oldie But a Goodie...Now On DVD!
David and Jessica got the final weekend box office numbers from washingtonpost.com Movie Editor Jen Chaney. But she also told us about the latest DVD releases. '80s fans, get ready...because the first season of "Silver Spoons" is coming to a home theater near you! You may remember this as one...
By Jessica Marcus | June 18, 2007; 10:48 AM ET | Email a Comment
Pig In The City
No, there's not going to be another "Babe" movie. But there was a Vietnamese potbellied pig living under a porch in Northeast DC until recently. Pet pigs are illegal in DC, but the pig's owner didn't know the law when she sent her pet to crash with some friends while...
By Jessica Marcus | June 13, 2007; 10:56 AM ET | Comments (1)
"Tarting" Up the News?
Our "Question of the Day" today was about newsman Dan Rather's comments on Katie Couric anchoring a nightly news show. He told MSNBC that she's dumbing down and "tarting up" the news. His quote as follows: "the mistake was to try to bring the 'Today' ethos to the evening news...
By Jessica Marcus | June 12, 2007; 08:44 AM ET | Email a Comment
Sopranos Finale - Jessica's Thoughts
At first -- I hated it. Now, the concept is starting to grow on me. It makes sense for the ending of this show, it makes senses for David Chase not to wrap up the series in a digestible Hollywood package. This show is about how amoral people do bad...
By Jessica Marcus | June 11, 2007; 08:57 AM ET | Comments (3)
The Sopranos - The Last Episode
Last night I headed to the TV to watch Sunday's Sopranos episode OnDemand. I can't watch it Sunday night because of that pesky, waking-up-at-3am-problem. I got the popcorn ready, we're on the couch, the kid is occupied with a new toy -- but the cable company neglected to update the...
By Jessica Marcus | June 5, 2007; 09:23 AM ET | Comments (3)
Beta male?
It's a phenomenon that's dominating Hollywood, and the rest of the country may not be far behind. No, we're not talking about the latest fashion or music trend, we're talking men. It's the "Beta Male," and these mojo-free dudes may represent a cultural shift in America that runs deeper than...
By Lake Latimer | June 4, 2007; 09:28 AM ET | Email a Comment
The Iron Bridge Wine Company
This morning Washington Post Food Critic Tom Sietsema told us about a restaurant for wine lovers, the Iron Bridge Wine Company. For additional information on the Iron Bridge Wine Company just click here http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/04/25/AR2007042501014_pf.html...
By Amy Hybels | May 31, 2007; 09:12 AM ET | Email a Comment
Cheapening the Concept of Rehab?
Celebrity It-Girl Lindsay Lohan has checked into rehab, again. This is her second trip to rehab in 6 months and comes after she crashed her Mercedes over the weekend, leading to her arrest for suspicion of driving under the influence. If you've watched cable TV in the last 24 hours,...
By Amy Hybels | May 30, 2007; 09:18 AM ET | Email a Comment
Privacy Pitfalls
David Burd and Jessica Doyle recently spoke with Matthew Felling, co-editor of the CBS News Blog, "Public Eye," about what is fair game when peering into the lives of the 2008 presidential candidates. From bedroom romps and multiple marriages, health problems, and binge eating, it seems nothing is off limits...
By Kate Brown | May 29, 2007; 10:36 AM ET | Email a Comment
Miliary Spouse Michelle Keener
This morning military spouse Michelle Keener joined us live on Mornings with David Burd and Jessica Doyle to remind us that fighting in a war impacts the entire family. Michelle Keener, author of "Shared Courage: A Marine Wife's Story of Strength and Service", shared what it's like for the spouses...
By Amy Hybels | May 28, 2007; 09:17 AM ET | Email a Comment
Creating the Ultimate Burger
Joe Yonan, Washington Post Food Section Editor joined us live on Mornings with David Burd and Jessica Doyle to share his secrets for making that perfect hamburger. Yonan says a good hamburger starts with good meat. As a Texas he also draws a distinction between grilling and barbeque. For more...
By Amy Hybels | May 25, 2007; 09:31 AM ET | Email a Comment
Women Prefer Ugly Men
Washington Post London Correspondent Mary Jordan joined us live this morning to share the results of a recent study which found that only a third of women say looks are the first thing that attracts them to a man. Most rate having a sense of humor or financial and career...
By Amy Hybels | May 24, 2007; 09:46 AM ET | Comments (3)
Where's the Love? On Washington Post Radio!
David and I wound up having a very "loving" theme for the show this morning. We talked about animals having babies, how to stop animals at the zoo from having babies, female animals having babies without any help from their male counterparts and a new way for female humans to...
By Amy Hybels | May 23, 2007; 08:41 AM ET | Email a Comment
Congressman on food stamps?
Democratic Congressman Tim Ryan decided to put his money where his mouth is! He and three other members of Congress took the Food Stamp Challenge last week....pledging to live one week on $21 dollars worth of food, the amount the average food stamp recipient receives in federal assistance. He joined...
By Lake Latimer | May 22, 2007; 09:37 AM ET | Comments (2)
The Preakness
It's a big weekend for Pimlico. Look for the second jewel in the Triple Crown - with the favorite Street Sense, the winner of the Kentucky Derby. We asked this morning about traditions surrounding the big event on Saturday. A listener has submitted the official drink of the Preakness, the...
By Lake Latimer | May 17, 2007; 09:06 AM ET | Email a Comment
Bond... Jane Bond.
What's this about M16 deciding to offer more family friendly benefits in order to recruit more FEMALE spies?? Click here to get the full story....
By Lake Latimer | May 15, 2007; 08:19 AM ET | Email a Comment
What is John Kelly wearing?
Queen Elizabeth the Second and her husband, Prince Philip are BACK on British soil. Last week the Queen visited Jamestown, Virginia to take part in the celebration of the four hundredth anniversary of the founding of the Jamestown colony. Post Metro columnist John Kelly marked the occasion by dressing up...
By Amy Hybels | May 9, 2007; 09:56 AM ET | Comments (1)
From Sports Bars to the Ballet Barre? Howard, Say It Ain't So!
Our own beloved Business Expert Howard Schneider, who every morning at 5:55, 6:55 and 7:55 brings us the latest on Wall Street, the economy, mergers and even pirates, has taken on a new mantel - The Accidental Exerciser. One would think Howard would partake in the exercise of manly men....
By Amy Hybels | May 8, 2007; 09:13 AM ET | Email a Comment
Over 4 Hours to See Spider-Man?
I have a major bone to pick with the movie business and it has to do with the massive amount of time we all have to devote to go see a flick nowadays. Once upon a time, going to see a movie wasn't a major undertaking. The films themselves were...
By Jessica Marcus | May 7, 2007; 09:49 AM ET | Comments (2)
Dixie's Dish
Hey, ya'll! Dixie Lee Crystal here. I am still waiting for my invitation to ANY of the events in which Queen Elizabeth is attending during her visit to the land of the free and the home of the brave. An oversight on the part of her staff, maybe? I realize...
By Lake Latimer | May 4, 2007; 09:39 AM ET | Email a Comment
Don't Call Her Queenie
Queen Elizabeth arrives in Virginia today to kick off her much-anticipated visit as part of the 400th anniversary of Jamestown. Today she'll be in Richmond, tomorrow she visits Jamestown, over the weekend she'll see the Kentucky Derby, then she'll be here in Washington. Just in case you bump into the...
By Leigh Harrington | May 3, 2007; 09:23 AM ET | Email a Comment
Stars and Pols Say Goodbye to Jack Valenti
Roxanne Roberts and Amy Argetsinger report in The Reliable Source about the funeral Mass for Jack Valenti that combined the glamour of Hollywood and the power of Washington. For more on this story, click here....
By Amy Hybels | May 2, 2007; 10:40 AM ET | Email a Comment
Mind of the Married Man
Ok, ok... when I saw that we were talking today about what goes on inside "The Mind of the Married Man" admittedly, I was a little worried. I mean, come on - with questions like "Are you tempted by other women?" and "What about the sex lives of men after...
By Leigh Harrington | May 1, 2007; 08:49 AM ET | Email a Comment
