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Light at the End of a Long Tunnel?

Visitors to the nation's capitol are often confused when they see the slogan 'Taxation Without Representation' on DC license plates. For those who decide to look further into the issue, that puzzlement only gets deeper when they discover that the city's residents have no voting representation in Congress. A measure that would have given Washingtonians a vote in the House of Representatives needed 3 more Senate votes to pass in 2007. Supporters hope that this year they'll have more than enough votes necessary to finally pull it off. Kavitha Cardoza reports on the progress.

DC Vote

For more on voting rights, we're joined by Ilir Zherka, Executive Director of DC Vote.

Fred Fiske: Rush

Conservative Talk/Radio's Rush Limbaugh has millions of fans but you can be sure that fellow broadcaster and WAMU Senior Commentator Fred Fiske is no 'Dittohead.'

Straining the Safety Net

The economic downturn is forcing more people in the Washington region to turn to non-profits for help. And the safety net is showing signs of strain. As Andrew Hiller reports, it's getting tougher for non-profit agencies to provide services.

AFI Silver Theatre Faces Financial Difficulty

The American Film Institute, based in Los Angeles, has decided to combine two senior management positions at its AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center in Silver Spring. That means Silver Theatre Director Murray Horwitz will be looking for another job. AFI says the layoff will strengthen the theatre's financial position in what it calls 'challenging times.' Horwitz, who is also a member of the WAMU Community Council, oversaw the resurrection of the historic theater in 2003. Stephanie Kaye speaks with him about the future of the AFI Silver Theatre.

Food with Tim Carman: DC Diners

After a big January at the box office, there's been a lot of talk about Hollywood being 'recession-proof.' Since we always think with our stomachs first here on Metro Connection, we explore the notion that diners operate in that same recession-resistant bubble. Tim Carman writes about food for the Washington City Paper. He joins us to pick some of his favorites.

Did we miss your favorite diner? Did we get it all wrong? Let us know. Join our discussion on The Conversation. Just go to conversation.wamu.org and look for the topic, 'What's The Best Diner.'

Liam Callanan: Is It Baseball Season Yet?

It may seem a little bit early to think about baseball, but the truth is, pitchers and catchers report for spring training just a week from now. Besides, commentator Liam Callanan says that, like the new president, it's never too early to talk about change.

Liam Callanan's most recent novel is All Saints. When it comes to baseball, Liam's wife Susan has the best arm in the family.