Inside the Beltway

Washington, D.C. has a language all its own. Words that mean something here in the nation's capital mean something completely different or nothing at all everywhere else.  We're talking about sequestration and reconciliation, fiscal cliffs and super-secret SCIFs. Even SALT, COLA and iced tea - things normally found in your kitchen - have alternate definitions in the federal city.  It's the accumulated language of legislating and regulating, the vernacular of those in power.   There's also another language native to Washington, D.C., a city with vibrant culture, history and diversity. Ordinary Washingtonians living just blocks from these centers of federal power speak it fluently. So get cised, Moe, and gavel in the season one finale of The Debrief with Major Garrett, featuring Dave Dildine of WTOP Radio, Alexandra Petri of The Washington Post, D.C. Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton, co-author of Dog Whistles, Walk-Backs, and Washington Handshakes Chuck McCutcheon and Grammy-nominated artist and DC-native Kokayi. A note to our audience: The Debrief will return with new episodes this fall. We thank you for listening and can't wait to bring you season two. The Debrief is produced by Jamie Benson, Sara Cook, Arden Farhi, Jake Rosen and Ellee Watson.

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