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Jason Fraley marks the 10th anniversary of the indie film “Elvis & Nixon," chronicling the true story of the King of Rock & Roll meeting the President of the United States. Acclaimed director Liza Johnson called in to promote the film's release in 2016. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")

Jason Fraley wishes a happy 50th birthday to celebrity chef Bryan Voltaggio, who competes tonight in the finale of the Food Network's "Tournament of Champions VII." They spoke when he competed on Bravo's "Top Chef: All-Stars L.A." in March 2020 right as the pandemic shook up the restaurant industry, including businesses in their shared hometown of Frederick, Maryland. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")

Jason Fraley interviews comedian Paula Poundstone, who cracks up the Weinberg Center in Frederick, Maryland this Friday night. They spoke when she played The Birchmere in Alexandria, Virginia in November 2016, just days before the presidential election between Donald Trump & Hillary Clinton. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")

Jason Fraley marks the 165th anniversary of the Civil War by reviving his conversation with Rev. Gary Hall, former Dean of the National Cathedral in Washington D.C., from when he hosted a 2015 panel called “Civil War to Civil Rights: The Last Great Speeches of Abraham Lincoln and Martin Luther King Jr.” (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")

Jason Fraley salutes Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Ricky Byrd, former guitarist for Joan Jett & The Blackhearts, who headlines the annual Rock & Roll for Children benefit this Saturday in Potomac, Maryland to raise money for The Children’s Inn at NIH. Here's a flashback to their convo when Byrd headlined the event back in 2016. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")

Jason Fraley marks the 10th anniversary of Trent Harmon winning Season 15 of “American Idol," making him the last winner of the show’s iconic 15-year run on Fox before being revived on ABC. They spoke in 2016 when he performed at the National Memorial Day Concert in Washington D.C. You'll also hear from former “Idol” judges Kara DioGuardi, Keith Urban and Harry Connick Jr. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")

Jason Fraley interviews country singer/songwriter Kylie Morgan, who performs live at the Tally Ho Theater in Leesburg, Virginia this Friday, April 3. She discusses her new album “The Healed Cowgirl," including the singles "Like My Own" and "Love and Country Music," as well as the biggest hits of her career from “Two Night Stands” to “If He Wanted to He Would,” which just went platinum. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")

Jason Fraley interviews Oscar-nominated producers Tim & Trevor White, who screen “Carolina Caroline” this Saturday at the Annapolis Film Festival (March 26-29). The brothers also reflect on their prolific producing career, including Rob Reiner’s “LBJ,” Aubrey Plaza’s “Ingrid Goes West,” Taylor Sheridan’s “Wind River,” Steven Spielberg’s “The Post,” Will Smith’s “King Richard” and most recently “Eternity,” starring Miles Teller & Elizabeth Olsen. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")

Jason Fraley celebrates the 10th anniversary of the Tony-nominated musical "Bright Star" premiering on Broadway on March 24, 2016. Jason spoke with co-creators Steve Martin and Edie Brickell when the show made its pre-Broadway premiere at the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C. in 2015. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clairon")

Jason Fraley interviews Jay Leno, who joins Arsenio Hall at the Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races in West Virginia on March 28. They also discuss his journey to "The Tonight Show," his rivalries with David Letterman and Conan O'Brien, and the state of late-night comedy today, including the recent controversies of Stephen Colbert and Jimmy Kimmel. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")

Jason Fraley celebrates Oscar Week with a special 10th anniversary flashback to his first trip to cover the Academy Awards at the Dolby Theater in Hollywood as a live contributor for CBS News Radio in 2016, culminating today with "Spotlight" winning Best Picture. You'll first hear Jason's interview with writer/director Tom McCarthy and co-writer Josh Singer at the film’s Washington D.C. premiere at the National Portrait Gallery in November 2015, where Jason also interviewed "The Wire" creator David Simon, who hosted a Q&A with the real Boston Globe reporters. You'll then go backstage at the Oscars in 2016 to hear McCarthy and Singer react to winning Best Original Screenplay, followed by "Spotlight" producers Michael Sugar, Steve Golin, Nicole Rocklin and Blye Pagon Faust celebrating Best Picture. Finally, you'll hear Jason catch up with David Simon again in 2017 to react to "Spotlight" winning Best Picture and the troubling state of journalism in the 21st century. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion ")

Jason Fraley celebrates Oscar Week with a special 10th anniversary flashback to his first trip to cover the Academy Awards at the Dolby Theater in Hollywood as a live contributor for CBS News Radio in 2016. Each day this week, you’ll hear the audio Jason recorded backstage as the winners left the stage and entered the press room holding their Oscars, continuing today with Alejandro González Iñárritu, who won Best Director for "The Revenant," as well as his Oscar-winning cinematographer Emmanuel Lubezki. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion ")

Jason Fraley celebrates Oscar Week with a special 10th anniversary flashback to his first trip to cover the Academy Awards at the Dolby Theater in Hollywood as a live contributor for CBS News Radio in 2016. Each day this week, you’ll hear the audio Jason recorded backstage as the winners left the stage and entered the press room holding their Oscars, continuing today with Mark Rylance, who won Best Supporting Actor for "Bridge of Spies," and Alicia Vikander, who won Best Supporting Actress for "The Danish Girl." (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion ")

Jason Fraley celebrates Oscar Week with a special 10th anniversary flashback to his first trip to cover the Academy Awards at the Dolby Theater in Hollywood as a live contributor for CBS News Radio in 2016. Each day this week, you’ll hear the audio Jason recorded backstage as the winners left the stage and entered the press room holding their Oscars, continuing today with Brie Larson, who won Best Actress for "Room." (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion ")

Jason Fraley celebrates Oscar Week with a special 10th anniversary flashback to his first trip to cover the Academy Awards at the Dolby Theater in Hollywood as a live contributor for CBS News Radio in 2016. Each day this week, you’ll hear the audio Jason recorded backstage as the winners left the stage and entered the press room holding their Oscars, starting today with Leonardo DiCaprio, who won Best Actor for “The Revenant." Leo is nominated again this year for "One Battle After Another." (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion ")