Max Porter

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News Podcast Host at The GW Hatchet

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GW Ice Hockey president discusses the Washington Capitals’ historic season

1 month ago | gwhatchet.com | Max Porter

On this episode of Getting to the Bottom of It, host Max Porter speaks with Kieran Laffey, the president of GW Ice Hockey, about Alex Ovechkin’s record-breaking season and the Washington Capitals’ Stanley Cup playoff hopes. This podcast was hosted and produced by Max Porter.
Former Student Government Association presidents provide updates on post-presidencies, give advice to current candidates

2 months ago | gwhatchet.com | Max Porter

Skip to Content April 7, 2025 On this episode of Getting to the Bottom of It, host Max Porter speaks with John Richardson, the SGA president between 2011 and 2012, and Nick Gumas, the SGA president between 2014 and 2015, about life after office and the upcoming SGA elections. This podcast was hosted and produced by Max Porter.
Ukrainian-American student dives into Russo-Ukrainian War peace talks, personal impact

2 months ago | gwhatchet.com | Max Porter

Skip to Content March 30, 2025 On this episode of Getting to the Bottom of It, host Max Porter speaks with Vladyslav Zaytsev, a first-year and a member of the GW Ukrainian-American Student Association, about the negotiations between the U.S., Ukraine, and Russia. This podcast was hosted and produced by Max Porter.
GW alum discusses work on upcoming memorial honoring journalists killed

Mar 2, 2025 | gwhatchet.com | Max Porter |Aidan Farrell

Skip to Content March 2, 2025 On this episode of Getting to the Bottom of It, host Max Porter speaks with reporter Aidan Farrell about his conversation with Alan Harwood, an urban planner who has helped plan the Fallen Journalist Memorial in D.C. This podcast was hosted and produced by Max Porter.
Student TikTok creators face uncertainty on app, brace for potential ban

Feb 2, 2025 | gwhatchet.com | Max Porter

Skip to Content February 2, 2025 On this episode of Getting to the Bottom of It, host Max Porter speaks with student TikTok creators Marwa Medjahed and Cierra O’Sullivan about the Trump administration’s pause of a ban on TikTok and where they see the app heading next. This podcast was hosted and produced by Max Porter.
DC ACLU breaks down the fate of DC statehood under second Trump administration

Jan 12, 2025 | gwhatchet.com | Max Porter |Lizzie Jensen |Aidan Farrell

Skip to Content January 12, 2025 On this episode of Getting to the Bottom of It, co-hosts Max Porter and Lizzie Jensen follow reporter Aidan Farrell’s sit down with Amber Taylor from the ACLU of D.C. to discuss the future of D.C. statehood activism under a second Trump administration and looming threats to DC’s Home Rule. This podcast was hosted and produced by Lizzie Jensen and Max Porter.
Experts, local business managers talk economic impact of National Zoo pandas’ return

Nov 13, 2024 | gwhatchet.com | Max Porter |Lizzie Jensen

On this week’s episode of Getting to the Bottom of It, co-hosts Max Porter and Lizzie Jensen dive into how the newly arrived pandas at the National Zoo will affect the local economy by speaking with hospitality management Professor Larry Yu, Executive Director of GW’s International Institute of Tourism Studies Seleni Matus, and nearby business owners. This podcast was hosted and produced by Lizzie Jensen and Max Porter.
Foggy Bottom leader unpacks DC’s 911 response issues

Nov 4, 2024 | gwhatchet.com | Max Porter |Lizzie Jensen

Skip to Content November 4, 2024 On this week’s episode of Getting to the Bottom of It, co-hosts Lizzie Jensen and Max Porter speak with a member of the Foggy Bottom and West End Advisory Neighborhood Commission about the problems that have disrupted DC’s 911 response system, potentially putting residents at risk. This podcast was hosted and produced by Lizzie Jensen and Max Porter.
Crime log: Female student blackmailed for nude photos on TikTok

Oct 21, 2024 | gwhatchet.com | Max Porter

October 21, 2024 BlackmailFulbright Hall10/4/2024 – Unknown TimeOpen CaseA female student reported being blackmailed via TikTok by an unknown subject who requested nude photos. – Case openTraffic Accident: Hit and RunPublic Property on Campus (800 Block of 22nd Street)10/10/2024 – 6:05-7:30 p.m.Open CaseA female student reported being the victim of a hit and run when her vehicle was parked near the Science and Engineering Hall.
Where is GW’s football team?

Sep 25, 2024 | gwhatchet.com | Max Porter |Lizzie Jensen

Skip to Content September 25, 2024 On this episode of Getting to the Bottom of It, co-hosts Max Porter and Lizzie Jensen speak with a pair of GW historians to learn about the University’s football team and why it no longer exists. This podcast was hosted and produced by Lizzie Jensen and Max Porter.