21
Apr
13

4/15/2013 district wire news: international edition

This special International Edition of District Wire News covers topics from tensions on the Korean Peninsula, the state of the EU, to protests over U.S. drones. Anchors Natalie Plumb and Kenya Downs bring you the latest news from around the globe. This show was produced by Kelly Chase, Ashley Abraham and YiYi Yang.

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19
Apr
13

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 on an outstanding team.

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11
Apr
13

4.8.13. Noticias del Distrito: Special edition Spanish newscast

This special edition of District Wire News in Spanish covers the intensifying debate over immigration reform in President Barack Obama’s second term. Noticias del Distrito breaks down the most controversial reform proposals, including the elimination of certain family visas and a new temporary visa category for low-skilled workers. The show also weighs in on the Senate “Gang of Eight’s” long-awaited immigration bill. Alexia Campbell and Kenya Downs produced the newscast, with writing, video and graphics by Vivian Roussel and Natalie Plumb.

10
Apr
13

4/8/2013 District Wire News Special Science/Technology Edition

In this special edition, District Wire News covers science and technology. We discuss the media’s coverage of science journalism with professor Declan Fahy and the decline of television with the Frank Fitzmaurice.

Reporters cover a new grading software at Georgetown University and progressive skin cancer research being conducted at American University. We also discuss President Obama’s new BRAIN Initiative and the return of cicadas.

This show was produced by Bridget Gales, Ariana Wohlstattar , and Chris El-Dabh.  Jordan D’eri and Kristina Brooks anchored.

Check back next week to keep up with the latest Washington area news on District Wire News.

02
Apr
13

District Talk 4.1.13

In this special edition, District Talk takes on politics and public policy. We sit down with two candidate’s vying for vacated at-large seat on the city council. Also, our reporters head down to the Supreme Court to get the latest on the two landmark cases concerning gay rights that the court took up last week.

Locally, we get the latest on a luxury hotel that is set to be built in the Adams Morgan neighborhood–we talk to shop owners and longtime residents of the neighborhood to find out what they think about the new establishment. Finally, the new Dean of American University’s School of Communication stops by the studio to talk about the changing media landscape and provide an update on the school’s new building that is set to open its doors next spring.

This show was produced by Colin Campbell and Rachel Rea. Anchors for this special edition of District Wire News were Henry Kerali and  Julia Brommel.

Check back next week to keep up with the latest Washington area news on District Wire News.

Supreme Court Hears Gay Marriage Cases

DC Homeless Shelters Serving Youth Get Funding Slashed

DC City Council Candidate Discussion

Adams Morgan Hotel Sparks Neighborhood Debate

Interview: American University Dean of School of Communication

20
Mar
13

District Wire News 3.18.13

In this edition of District Wire News: Maryland’s place as 18th state to abolish the death penalty, President Obama’s visit to Israel and his pick for Labor Secretary, the Pope’s “humble” break of tradition, a local protest in support of immigrant women and the decriminalization of marijuana in Maryland. Our team also reports on legislation to raise the minimum wage in superstores, a proposal to increase the number of speed cameras in Hyattsville’s school zones and the plan to punish Fairfax students for truancy.

This show was produced by Natalie Plumb, Kristina Brooks and Chris El-Dabh. Anchors were Rachel Rea and Vivian Roussel.

Check back next week to keep up with the latest Washington area news on District Wire News.

08
Mar
13

District Wire News 3.4.13

In this edition of District Wire News: sequestration and the impact on the national parks, driver’s licenses for undocumented immigrants, a new American University residence hall, and the announcement of peak cherry blossom bloom. Our team also brings you updates on the Violence Against Women Act and the plan to exterminate deer in Rock Creek Park.

This show was produced by Ashley Abraham, Gennaro Farone, and Jordan D’eri.  Anchors were Jackie Ho and Ariana Wohlstattar.

Check back next week to keep up with the latest DC news on District Wire News.




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