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Top News from WTOP

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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.

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The latest local news impacting D.C., Maryland and Northern Virginia.

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The latest local news impacting D.C., Maryland, and Northern Virginia.

Today's top news stories: The latest in the ongoing legal and political fight over DC's East Potomac Golf Course.

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The latest local news impacting D.C., Maryland and Northern Virginia. Today’s stories include: the latest on interest rates, Robert White's DC council seat and Bhatt trial.

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The latest local news impacting D.C., Maryland, and Northern Virginia.

Today's top news stories: Early voting in Virginia crosses an important threshold in the week before the midterm elections...

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Recent Guests

Tessa Barrett
Back-to-back Marine Corps Marathon champion and Olympic hopeful
Episode: Top News From WTOP - 5PM UPDATE - OCTOBER 22, 2026
Robert Shin
Director of the Multiple Sclerosis Clinic at UVA Health
UVA Health
Episode: Top News From WTOP - 5PM Update - October 21, 2026
Mitchell Miller
WTOP Capitol Hill correspondent
WTOP
Episode: Top News on WTOP - 6PM Update - October 20, 2026
Mark Hamrick
WTOP contributor who analyzes the economy and writes about personal finance
WTOP
Episode: Top News from WTOP - 8AM Update - October 20, 2026
George Wallace
WTOP sports director and Commanders beat reporter
WTOP
Episode: Top News From WTOP - 5PM UPDATE - OCTOBER 19, 2026
Jenny Gathright
Metro reporter for The Washington Sun
The Washington Sun
Episode: Top News From WTOP - 5PM UPDATE - October 16, 2026
Gretchen Reynolds
Wellness and fitness columnist
The Washington Post
Episode: Top News From WTOP - 6PM Update - October 14, 2026
Maria Elena Moreno
President of the DC Bird Alliance
DC Bird Alliance
Episode: Top News From WTOP - 6PM Update - October 13, 2026
Maura Judkis
Features Reporter for the Washington Post
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Episode: Top News From WTOP - 5PM UPDATE - OCTOBER 12, 2026

Hosts

Kyle Cooper
Host of Top News from WTOP and related updates
John Aaron
Host of various morning news segments
Anne Kramer
Host, Top News from WTOP segments
Kristin Diaz
Host of Top News from WTOP and morning program segments

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 42 ratings
  • Are episodes supposed to be late?

    It’s great to have the episodes but they are 6-12 hours behind when I need them. I want up to date information so if the episode says it’s from the night before and hasn’t been updated then it’s not as helpful as it could be.

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    T-Boune15
    United States8 months ago
  • Used to be good

    After they switched the podcasting backend to Art19 from Spotify for Podcasters, this podcast is useless. Now It’s only updated once daily in the morning. Get yesterday’s top news, as of 18 hours ago!

    Under the old setup, WTOP would continuously upload the broadcast that aired just 2 hours prior. It wasn’t live, but it was timely enough and still had useful info. Now the content in the feed is old and irrelevant.

    This podcast has pretty much turned into a way for WTOP to fluff their download ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Audiohead0923
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great Resource but Need to Reduce Radio Static

    Such a great resource to catch the highlights of WTOP and keep abreast of the local news in the DC area. Just one comment - I hear more more radio static while listening to the podcast than I do when listening to WTOP on the radio in the car. The static is so bad on the podcast at times, I almost stopped listening. Surely there should be a way to cut the static before uploading as a podcast.

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    MixMusicFan
    United States5 years ago

Listeners Say

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The feed sometimes feels less timely after backend changes; audiences want fresher updates.
Great resource for DMV news, but viewers mention occasional static issues and occasional audio quality drops.
Episodes can be lagging behind; timely updates are a common request for better usefulness.

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Top News from WTOP - 8AM Update - October 20, 2026
Q: What's going to happen in the future, then, when you don't have those entry level guys who have the experience, you know, who don't have the experience later on in life when you need to fill those roles?
Hamrick says employers may need to provide more training and workers will need to build skills that employers seek as technology plays a larger role in the workforce.
Top News From WTOP - 5PM UPDATE - OCTOBER 19, 2026
Q: What can the Commanders do on defense to try to slow down the 49ers?
Wallace says Washington needs to force Brock Purdy into mistakes and create turnovers, while improving its red-zone defense and keeping the 49ers from scoring touchdowns.
Top News from WTOP - 8AM Update - October 20, 2026
Q: The Bureau of Labor and Statistics is projecting a lot about jobs, but what kind of jobs? What all is it saying?
Mark Hamrick says health care and social assistance are expected to account for much of future job growth, with technology also presenting opportunities. He cites projections of about six million jobs added through 2035.
Top News From WTOP - 5PM UPDATE - OCTOBER 19, 2026
Q: What has to go right for Washington to pull off the upset?
Wallace says Jayden Daniels needs to build on his strong return from injury, use his legs, sustain long drives, score touchdowns, and keep San Francisco's offense off the field.
Top News on WTOP - 6PM Update - October 20, 2026
Q: A new assessment is out. It's taking a look at about 30 key races. What does it tell us about the battle for control of that chamber?
Mitchell Miller says ratings for 28 House races moved toward Democrats, leaving Democrats at least leaning in 223 seats, Republicans in 200, and 12 races as toss-ups.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Top News from WTOP

What is Top News from WTOP about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This daily DMV-focused news digest delivers brisk, multi-segment updates on national politics, local government, public safety, transportation, and weather, with quick turns from reporters across the region. Episodes frequently weave in national headlines, policy debates, and local impact stories, plus regular business, sports, and entertainment notes, often including sponsor mentions from local or national brands. The cadence is fast and information-dense, making it useful for professionals who need a trusted, up-to-date briefing on the DC metro area and its connections to national developments. A notable strength is its strong DMV focus paired with credible national context and on-the-ground reporting, which can be particularly attractive... more

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Recent guests on Top News from WTOP include:

1. Tessa Barrett
2. Robert Shin
3. Mitchell Miller
4. Mark Hamrick
5. George Wallace
6. Jenny Gathright
7. Gretchen Reynolds
8. Maria Elena Moreno

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