Monthly Archives: June 2011

Can the Adams Morgan Hotel Be Built Without Trampling D.C. Zoning Laws?

Voices from April 30, 2011 Adams Morgan ANC community meeting in Kalorama Park [Audio clip: view full post to listen] Brian Friedman is a developer in his early thirties looking to make a name for himself. Friedman’s attempt to build … Continue reading

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Calls to Eliminate Taxicab Commission May Be Misguided

NewsTalk with Bruce DePuyt on NewsChannel8, June 28, 2011

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The Voice of DC Cab Drivers, June 26, 2011: Journalists Arrested at Public Meeting of Taxicab Commission

LISTEN TO THE VOICE OF DC CAB DRIVERS, JUNE 26, 2011: [Audio clip: view full post to listen] download mp3 [You can hear the show live, not just on the radio, but also at wust1120.com or on your cell phone … Continue reading

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It’s Time to Inspect D.C.’s Hack Inspectors

Yesterday, Jim Epstein of Reason TV and I were arrested at a public meeting of the D.C. Taxicab Commission (DCTC). The meeting was held at the U.S. Park Police headquarters. Somehow, Park Police officers got roped into becoming the DCTC’s … Continue reading

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Local D.C. Blogger Carlos Quiroz Discusses Peru’s Recent Election of Leftist Ollanta Humala

LISTEN TO CARLOS QUIROZ: [Audio clip: view full post to listen] download mp3 Earlier this month, leftist Ollanta Humala was elected president of Peru, narrowly defeating the right-wing candidate, Keiko Fujimori, daughter of former Peruvian President Alberto Fujimori, who was … Continue reading

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The Voice of DC Cab Drivers, June 19, 2011: Wells Calls Off Hearing on Medallion Bill

LISTEN TO THE VOICE OF DC CAB DRIVERS, JUNE 19, 2011:  [Audio clip: view full post to listen] download mp3 [You can hear the show live, not just on the radio, but also at wust1120.com or on your cell phone at … Continue reading

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The Voice of DC Cab Drivers, June 12, 2011: John Ray Continues His Private Meetings on the Medallion Bill

LISTEN TO THE VOICE OF DC CAB DRIVERS, JUNE 12, 2011: [Audio clip: view full post to listen] Due to technical difficulties the audio doesn’t include the beginning of the show. Friday, a private meeting on the medallion bill was … Continue reading

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Statehood for D.C. ‘Teach In’ Thursday at U.S. Capitol: Join Johnny Barnes at ‘Hoodstock’

LISTEN TO JOHNNY BARNES [Audio clip: view full post to listen] download mp3 There’s a star for every state and a state for every star. We want our star.  – Johnny Barnes [Due to the extreme heat the D.C. Statehood … Continue reading

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The Voice of DC Cab Drivers, June 5, 2011: The Freedom Plaza Rally

LISTEN TO THE VOICE OF DC CAB DRIVERS, JUNE 6: [Audio clip: view full post to listen] download mp3 [The next scheduled meeting of the D.C. Taxicab Commission – according to the DCTC website (dctaxi.dc.gov) – is Wednesday, June 15, … Continue reading

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Metro Opens Bags: WMATA’s “Security Theater” May Offer Little Protection

LISTEN TO VOICES FROM THE METRO BAG SEARCHES KNOW YOUR RIGHTS SYMPOSIUM: [Audio clip: view full post to listen] download mp3 Is it just a lot of Mickey Mouse? – Retired FBI agent James Wedick on Metro’s bag search policy … Continue reading

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