On The Hill: Inflation and the restaurant industry
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A new study from the Alignable Research Center finds - for restaurants - inflation poses more of a threat than the pandemic. Carlos Oseguera, Director of Operations for Titan Hospitality Group joined us with a look at how restaurants are dealing with shortages, price hikes and the future of the industry.

On The Hill: State of the economy analysis with Marc Goldwein
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The Federal Reserve raised interest rates again this week as it tries to counter the highest inflation in more than four decades. Marc Goldwein, Senior Policy Director for the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget, joined with analysis.

The Paolini Perspective: Episode 209

Patrick and Sarah chat about the latest in election results for Montgomery County Executive. Is it ridiculous that one-week post-election we still don't have a winner?

ON THE HILL: Afghanistan's Female Tactical Platoon
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Mahnaz Akbari and Rebekan Edmondson join the show to tell us about the Female Tactical Platoon, which has been an instrumental part in the fight in Afghanistan, and why many of those women from the platoon are now in the U.S. seeking asylum.

ON THE HILL: First round of Jan. 6 hearings wrap up
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WTOP Congressional Correspondent Mitchell Miller joins the show to talk about the the first round of the January 6 hearings wrapping up, and what we've learned from the hearings so far.

ON THE HILL: Latest on COVID-19 pandemic
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Dr. Jeffrey Gold from the University of Nebraska Medical Center joins the show to talk about the latest news on the COVID-19 pandemic including President Biden's recovery from the virus and what the NOVAVAX vaccine being approved could mean for people looking to get a COVID vaccine.

ON THE HILL: Maryland primary recap
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Local political expert Robert McCartney joins the show to look back at the results of this week's primary elections in Maryland.

The Paolini Perspective: Episode 208

Patrick and Sarah discuss the return of mask mandates in California and mandatory vaccinations for kids 12 and up in DC.

ON THE HILL: Banning assault weapons
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Maureen Westphal from the group "March Fourth" joins the show to talk about the ongoing efforts to convince lawmakers on Capitol Hill to pass an assault weapons ban after the group held a rally in D.C. last week.

ON THE HILL: Biden Middle East visit
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National security analyst Rebecca Grant joins the show to talk about President Biden's controversial trip to the Middle East and how the administration is handling relations across the region.

The Paolini Perspective: Episode 207

Patrick and Sarah discuss new video from the Uvalde shooting, President Biden's chances at a second term and inflation.

Rambling and Gambling: It’s Tiger Time at The Open Championship with Rick Gehman

In part 1 of this week’s episode, Rick Gehman of RickRunGood.com joins Josh to talk Open Championship betting, including breakdowns of Rory, Spieth, Rahm and a plucky underdog named Tiger. 

ON THE HILL: Political panel talks about Biden's order on abortion, the economy and more
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Political strategists Chuck Rocha and Charmaine Yoast join the show to talk about the latest political news out of Washington, including President Biden's signing of an executive order protecting abortion rights and how the current state of the U.S. economy will impact midterm elections in November.

ON THE HILL: Maryland gun carry provision pt. 2
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After a Supreme Court ruling on gun carry rights, Maryland Governor Larry Hogan suspended the state?s ?good and substantial reason? standard for permits to carry handguns. Mark Pennak, gun rights advocate and president of the Maryland Shall Issue organization, joins the show to discuss how the change will impact Maryland.

ON THE HILL: Maryland gun carry provision pt. 1
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After a Supreme Court ruling on gun carry rights, Maryland Governor Larry Hogan suspended the state?s ?good and substantial reason? standard for permits to carry handguns. Maryland Democratic State Senator Jeff Waldstreicher joins the show to discuss how the change will impact Maryland.

ON THE HILL: Latest on US economy
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Matt McDonald from Hamilton Place Strategies joins the show to talk about the current state of the U.S. economy, the government's recently released June jobs report, and the impacts of inflation and high gas prices.

Rambling and Gambling: Tracy Murray talks NBA uncertainty, playing with MJ and hanging with The Undertaker

12-year NBA vet Tracy Murray joins Josh to talk about what this time of year is like for NBA players, his 50-point game for the Wiz, playing pickup with MJ while "Space Jam" was being shot and hanging with WWE superstars, including The Undertaker and Yokozuna.