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The ARLnow Podcast

Smart discussions about Arlington, Virginia local news with ARLnow's reporting staff, plus interviews with local newsmakers.

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Update frequency
every 12 days
Average duration
38 minutes
Episodes
102
Years Active
2016 - 2025
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Ep. 62 - Chris Slatt Talks Transportation

Ep. 62 - Chris Slatt Talks Transportation

We talked to Arlington Transportation Commission Chair Chris Slatt about various transportation and bicycling-related topics, with a special focus on Columbia Pike.

00:51:49  |   Mon 13 May 2019
Ep. 61 - Chef Mike Cordero

Ep. 61 - Chef Mike Cordero

Mike Cordero is one of the most prolific restaurateurs in Arlington. He's the man behind local hotspots like Don Tito, The G.O.A.T., Barley Mac and soon -- The Bronson and Taco Rock. Also, you might …

00:40:14  |   Wed 10 Apr 2019
Ep. 60 - Departing ARLnow Editor Alex Koma

Ep. 60 - Departing ARLnow Editor Alex Koma

On his last day on the job, we sat down with outgoing ARLnow managing editor Alex Koma to talk about Arlington, Amazon, ARLnow, our new editor Airey and a bunch of other topics that don't start with …

00:35:44  |   Wed 20 Mar 2019
Ep. 59 - Washington Business Journal Editor-in-Chief Doug Fruehling

Ep. 59 - Washington Business Journal Editor-in-Chief Doug Fruehling

As editor-in-chief of the Washington Business Journal, Doug Fruehling has been overseeing coverage of Amazon's forthcoming HQ2 in Arlington. On the latest 26 Square Miles podcast, Fruehling discusses…

00:34:36  |   Tue 12 Mar 2019
Ep. 58 - Del. Patrick Hope

Ep. 58 - Del. Patrick Hope

The state legislature is now in session and among those representing Arlington in Richmond is Del. Patrick Hope (D). In an interview over the phone from his office at the state capital, Hope discusse…

00:25:58  |   Thu 10 Jan 2019
Ep. 57 - GMU Researcher Michael Farren on Amazon and Economic Incentives

Ep. 57 - GMU Researcher Michael Farren on Amazon and Economic Incentives

Amazon's arrival in Arlington has been hailed as a massive boon for the county and the Commonwealth of Virginia. But are the incentives offered to the company worth the economic development benefits …

00:42:49  |   Tue 11 Dec 2018
Ep. 56 - Justin Bensan of the Rosslyn BID

Ep. 56 - Justin Bensan of the Rosslyn BID

Facebook has been in the news lately for all the wrong reasons, so we checked in with Justin Bensan, Social Communications Specialist at the Rosslyn Business Improvement District, to talk about what'…

00:42:36  |   Wed 21 Nov 2018
Ep. 55 - Scott Parker and Alex Trakas of BASH Boxing

Ep. 55 - Scott Parker and Alex Trakas of BASH Boxing

Local nightlife king Scott Parker is branching into fitness, launching BASH Boxing with fitness instructor and manager Alex Trakas. We asked Parker and Trakas about their new venture and also talked …

00:51:36  |   Fri 09 Nov 2018
Ep. 54 - Committee of 100 County Board Debate

Ep. 54 - Committee of 100 County Board Debate

ARLnow's Scott Brodbeck moderated a Oct. 10 debate between the two contenders for County Board: independent incumbent John Vihstadt and Democratic challenger Matt de Ferranti. The event was hosted by…

00:59:43  |   Thu 11 Oct 2018
Ep. 53 - Unsuck DC Metro

Ep. 53 - Unsuck DC Metro

The D.C. Metrorail system has been "rebuilding" for years and now has a dedicated stream of funding. On top of that, its general manager just received a big vote of confidence from the Metro board: a…

00:54:04  |   Fri 28 Sep 2018
Ep. 52 - 9/11 First Responder Capt. Justin Tirelli

Ep. 52 - 9/11 First Responder Capt. Justin Tirelli

Justin Tirelli is currently an Arlington County Fire Department captain, but 17 years ago he was a rookie firefighter in the ACFD ranks. On the morning of Sept. 11, 2001, Tirelli was responding to a …

00:29:20  |   Tue 11 Sep 2018
Ep. 51 - Long-time Arlington civic leader Jim Pebley

Ep. 51 - Long-time Arlington civic leader Jim Pebley

For more than two decades, Jim Pebley worked to make Arlington a better place. Pebley is now retired and last year moved to a more leisurely locale in North Carolina, but not before receiving plenty …

00:37:57  |   Fri 31 Aug 2018
Ep. 50 - Democratic County Board Nominee Matt de Ferranti

Ep. 50 - Democratic County Board Nominee Matt de Ferranti

Matt de Ferranti, the Democratic nominee challenging John Vihstadt for a spot on the County Board this fall, discusses his vision for Arlington's economy, his view on the potential fallout from Amazo…

00:52:38  |   Fri 20 Jul 2018
Ep. 49 - Political Consultant Ben Tribbett

Ep. 49 - Political Consultant Ben Tribbett

Political strategist Ben Tribbett joined us on this week's podcast to talk about local, state and national politics -- and a bit of sports betting.

00:47:46  |   Fri 06 Jul 2018
Ep. 48 - GMU Regional Researcher Terry Clower

Ep. 48 - GMU Regional Researcher Terry Clower

Arlington's economic outlook is "so bright you need to wear shades," says Terry Clower, an expert on the D.C. region over at George Mason University.

00:46:12  |   Fri 22 Jun 2018
Ep. 47 - ARLnow Spring Intern Anna Merod

Ep. 47 - ARLnow Spring Intern Anna Merod

Anna Merod's time as a spring intern at ARLnow is almost up, but before she leaves, she stopped by for a podcast conversation with reporter Alex Koma. Topics included some of Anna's favorite stories,…

00:26:38  |   Fri 25 May 2018
Ep. 46 - Ballston BID's Tina Leone

Ep. 46 - Ballston BID's Tina Leone

Plenty of big changes are on the way for Ballston, and Business Improvement District CEO Tina Leone has a front seat to all the latest developments. Join Leone and ARLnow's Alex Koma for a conversati…

00:45:44  |   Fri 11 May 2018
Ep. 45 - Michelle Cottrell-Williams

Ep. 45 - Michelle Cottrell-Williams

Join ARLnow assistant managing editor Bridget Reed Morawski and Arlington's own Virginia teacher of the year, Michelle Cottrell-Williams, as the two talk about world language reductions, the one-to-o…

00:33:16  |   Fri 30 Mar 2018
Ep. 44 - Former County Treasurer Frank O'Leary

Ep. 44 - Former County Treasurer Frank O'Leary

Frank O'Leary served as Treasurer of Arlington County for more than three decades and has seen it all. During his time in office, O'Leary brought the tax delinquency rate down from 9 percent to less …

00:55:03  |   Fri 16 Mar 2018
Ep. 43: New ARLnow Reporter Bridget Reed Morawski

Ep. 43: New ARLnow Reporter Bridget Reed Morawski

Bridget Reed Morawski joined ARLnow as our new assistant managing editor earlier this month. Morawski and ARLnow editor-in-chief Scott Brodbeck had a free-wheeling discussion about Arlington, the web…

00:30:55  |   Fri 23 Feb 2018
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