Podcast

The Capital Runway

Aviation, Business News, Leisure, News

Welcome to the "The Capital Runway" podcast by the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, your inside look at the bustling world of Washington Dulles International and Washington Reagan National Airports.

Join us as we explore the people, functions, and operations that keep these hubs of travel running smoothly. From behind-the-scenes stories to interviews with industry experts, we'll give you an in-depth look at what it takes to keep the planes flying. Whether you're an aviation enthusiast or just looking for a glimpse into the world of airports, "The Capital Runway" is the perfect listen. Tune in now and take off with us!

Team:
VPs/ Executive Producer(s)​: Jaimini Erskine, Tanisha Lewis ​ -
Hosts: Amanda Ohbayashi, Charles Wilson
Producers: Brian McCoy​, Amanda Ohbayashi, Charles Wilson, Ruben Musca
Editor: Elissa Padula
Graphics​: Bong Lee ​
Marketing: Sagia Depty​
Web Producer: Assad Naeem, Brian McCoy ​
Social Media Producer: Amanda Ohbayashi ​

Aviation chart
#90
Episodes
27
Releases
Monthly
Typical length
21 min
On air since
2023
Latest episode
2 months ago

Episodes

27 episodes, newest first

  1. In the Captain's Seat with David Simpson

    Episode 27

    Show notes

    Interested in a career at the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority? See what we have available here: https://www.mwaa.com/careers

    Have questions for us? We'd love to hear from you! Send us an email at info@thecapitalrunway.com

    For more information, please visit our website at https://thecapitalrunway.com.

    Staff:

    Jaimini Erskine, VP of Marketing & Concessions

    Brian McCoy, Digital Strategy Lead/Co-producer

    Amanda Ohbayashi, Co-host/Co-producer/Social media producer

    Ruben Musca, Marketing Lead/Co-producer

    Sagia Depty, Co-producer

    Bong Lee, Graphics

    Elissa Padula, Editor

    Charles Wilson, Co-host/Co-producer

    22 min
  2. Behind the Builders at DCA and IAD

    Episode 26

    Show notes

    Interested in a career at the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority? See what we have available here: https://www.mwaa.com/careers

    Have questions for us? We'd love to hear from you! Send us an email at info@thecapitalrunway.com

    For more information, please visit our website at https://thecapitalrunway.com.

    Staff:

    Jaimini Erskine, VP of Marketing & Concessions

    Brian McCoy, Digital Strategy Lead/Co-producer

    Amanda Ohbayashi, Co-host/Co-producer/Social media producer

    Ruben Musca, Marketing Lead/Co-producer

    Sagia Depty, Co-producer

    Bong Lee, Graphics

    Elissa Padula, Editor

    Charles Wilson, Co-host/Co-producer

    20 min
  3. 2025 Recap!

    Episode 25

    Show notes

    Interested in a career at the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority? See what we have available here: https://www.mwaa.com/careers

    Have questions for us? We'd love to hear from you! Send us an email at info@thecapitalrunway.com

    For more information, please visit our website at https://thecapitalrunway.com.

    Staff:

    Tanisha Lewis, VP of Regulatory Compliance and Community Engagement

    Jaimini Erskine, VP of Marketing & Concessions

    Charles Wilson, Co-host/Co-producer

    Amanda Ohbayashi, Co-host/Co-producer/Social media producer

    Bong Lee, Graphics

    Brian McCoy, Digital Strategy/Co-producer

    Sagia Depty, Marketing Lead/Co-producer

    9 min
  4. From Resumes to Runways - Chatting with HR

    Episode 24

    Show notes

    Interested in a career at the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority? See what we have available here: https://www.mwaa.com/careers

    Have questions for us? We'd love to hear from you! Send us an email at info@thecapitalrunway.com

    For more information, please visit our website at https://thecapitalrunway.com.

    Staff:

    Tanisha Lewis, VP of Regulatory Compliance and Community Engagement

    Jaimini Erskine, VP of Marketing & Concessions

    Charles Wilson, Co-host/Co-producer

    Amanda Ohbayashi, Co-host/Co-producer/Social media producer

    Bong Lee, Graphics

    Brian McCoy, Digital Strategy/Co-producer

    Sagia Depty, Marketing Lead/Co-producer

    14 min
  5. Concessions Update!

    Episode 23

    Show notes

    Interested in a career at the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority? See what we have available here: https://www.mwaa.com/careers

    Have questions for us? We'd love to hear from you! Send us an email at info@thecapitalrunway.com

    For more information, please visit our website at https://thecapitalrunway.com.

    Staff:

    Tanisha Lewis, VP of Regulatory Compliance and Community Engagement

    Jaimini Erskine, VP of Marketing & Concessions

    Charles Wilson, Co-host/Co-producer

    Amanda Ohbayashi, Co-host/Co-producer/Social media producer

    Bong Lee, Graphics

    Brian McCoy, Digital Strategy/Co-producer

    Sagia Depty, Marketing Lead/Co-producer

    25 min
  6. A Conversation with Chryssa Westerlund - Chief Revenue Officer

    Episode 22

    Show notes

    nterested in a career at the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority? See what we have available here: https://www.mwaa.com/careers

    Have questions for us? We'd love to hear from you! Send us an email at info@thecapitalrunway.com

    For more information, please visit our website at https://thecapitalrunway.com.

    Staff:

    Tanisha Lewis, VP of Regulatory Compliance and Community Engagement

    Jaimini Erskine, VP of Marketing & Concessions

    Charles Wilson, Co-host/Co-producer

    Amanda Ohbayashi, Co-host/Co-producer/Social media producer

    Ryan Burdick, Editor/Co-producer

    Bong Lee, Graphics

    Brian McCoy, Digital Strategy/Co-producer

    Sagia Depty, Marketing Lead/Co-producer

    15 min
  7. Reagan National's New Airport Manager Terry Liercke

    Episode 21

    Show notes

    Interested in a career at the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority? See what we have available here: https://www.mwaa.com/careers

    Have questions for us? We'd love to hear from you! Send us an email at info@thecapitalrunway.com

    For more information, please visit our website at https://thecapitalrunway.com.

    Staff:

    Tanisha Lewis, VP of DISI

    Jaimini Erskine, VP of Marketing & Concessions

    Charles Wilson, Co-host/Co-producer

    Amanda Ohbayashi, Co-host/Co-producer/Social media producer

    Ryan Burdick, Editor/Co-producer

    Bong Lee, Graphics

    Brian McCoy, Digital Strategy/Co-producer

    Sagia Depty, Marketing Lead/Co-producer

    19 min
  8. Airport Experience Conference Recap

    Episode 20

    Show notes

    Interested in a career at the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority? See what we have available here: https://www.mwaa.com/careers

    Have questions for us? We'd love to hear from you! Send us an email at info@thecapitalrunway.com

    For more information, please visit our website at https://thecapitalrunway.com.

    Staff:

    Tanisha Lewis, VP of DISI

    Jaimini Erskine, VP of Marketing & Concessions

    Charles Wilson, Co-host/Co-producer

    Amanda Ohbayashi, Co-host/Co-producer/Social media producer

    Ryan Burdick, Editor/Co-producer

    Bong Lee, Graphics

    Brian McCoy, Digital Strategy/Co-producer

    Sagia Depty, Marketing Lead/Co-producer

    22 min
  9. Snow Fighters of our Runways

    Episode 19

    Show notes

    Interested in a career at the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority? See what we have available here: https://www.mwaa.com/careers

    Have questions for us? We'd love to hear from you! Send us an email at info@thecapitalrunway.com

    For more information, please visit our website at https://thecapitalrunway.com.

    Staff:

    Tanisha Lewis, VP of DISI

    Jaimini Erskine, VP of Marketing & Concessions

    Charles Wilson, Co-host/Co-producer

    Amanda Ohbayashi, Co-host/Co-producer/Social media producer

    Ryan Burdick, Editor/Co-producer

    Bong Lee, Graphics

    Brian McCoy, Digital Strategy/Co-producer

    Sagia Depty, Marketing Lead/Co-producer

    23 min
  10. 2024 Wrapped

    Episode 18

    Show notes

    Interested in a career at the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority? See what we have available here: https://www.mwaa.com/careers

    Have questions for us? We'd love to hear from you! Send us an email at info@thecapitalrunway.com

    For more information, please visit our website at https://thecapitalrunway.com.

    Staff:

    Tanisha Lewis, VP of DISI

    Jaimini Erskine, VP of Marketing & Concessions

    Charles Wilson, Co-host/Co-producer

    Amanda Ohbayashi, Co-host/Co-producer/Social media producer

    Ryan Burdick, Editor/Co-producer

    Bong Lee, Graphics

    Brian McCoy, Digital Strategy/Co-producer

    Sagia Depty, Marketing Lead/Co-producer

    22 min
  11. Holiday Travel Tips with Dennis Hazell

    Episode 17

    Show notes

    Interested in a career at the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority? See what we have available here: https://www.mwaa.com/careers

    Have questions for us? We'd love to hear from you! Send us an email at info@thecapitalrunway.com

    For more information, please visit our website at https://thecapitalrunway.com.

    Staff:

    Tanisha Lewis, VP of DISI

    Jaimini Erskine, VP of Marketing & Concessions

    Charles Wilson, Co-host/Co-producer

    Amanda Ohbayashi, Co-host/Co-producer/Social media producer

    Ryan Burdick, Editor/Co-producer

    Bong Lee, Graphics

    Brian McCoy, Digital Strategy/Co-producer

    Sagia Depty, Marketing Lead/Co-producer

    8 min
  12. Getting Through Customs Faster

    Episode 16

    Show notes

    Learn more about Mobile Passport Control (MPC) here: https://www.flydulles.com/travel-information/customs-immigrations/mobile-passport-control-mpc

    Learn more about Global Entry and Enrollment on Departure here: https://www.flydulles.com/GlobalEntry

    Interested in a career at the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority? See what we have available here: https://www.mwaa.com/careers

    Have questions for us? We'd love to hear from you! Send us an email at info@thecapitalrunway.com

    For more information, please visit our website at https://thecapitalrunway.com.

    Staff:

    Tanisha Lewis, VP of DISI

    Jaimini Erskine, VP of Marketing & Concessions

    Charles Wilson, Co-host/Co-producer

    Amanda Ohbayashi, Co-host/Co-producer/Social media producer

    Ryan Burdick, Editor/Co-producer

    Bong Lee, Graphics

    Brian McCoy, Digital Strategy/Co-producer

    Sagia Depty, Marketing Lead/Co-producer

    20 min
  13. International Podcast Day

    Episode 15

    Show notes

    Interested in a career at the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority? See what we have available here: https://www.mwaa.com/careers

    Have questions for us? We'd love to hear from you! Send us an email at info@thecapitalrunway.com

    For more information, please visit our website at https://thecapitalrunway.com.

    Staff:

    Tanisha Lewis, VP of DISI

    Jaimini Erskine, VP of Marketing & Concessions

    Charles Wilson, Co-host/Co-producer

    Amanda Ohbayashi, Co-host/Co-producer/Social media producer

    Ryan Burdick, Editor/Co-producer

    Bong Lee, Graphics

    Brian McCoy, Digital Strategy/Co-producer

    Sagia Depty, Marketing Lead/Co-producer

    26 min
  14. Getting to Know Chris Paolino

    Episode 14

    Show notes

    Read our 2023 ESG report here: https://www.mwaa.com/esg

    Interested in a career at the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority? See what we have available here: https://www.mwaa.com/careers

    Have questions for us? We'd love to hear from you! Send us an email at info@thecapitalrunway.com

    For more information, please visit our website at https://thecapitalrunway.com.

    Staff:

    Tanisha Lewis, VP of DISI

    Jaimini Erskine, VP of Marketing & Concessions

    Charles Wilson, Co-host/Co-producer

    Amanda Ohbayashi, Co-host/Co-producer/Social media producer

    Ryan Burdick, Editor/Co-producer

    Bong Lee, Graphics

    Brian McCoy, Digital Strategy/Co-producer

    Sagia Depty, Marketing Lead/Co-producer

    26 min
  15. Summer Travel

    Episode 13

    Show notes

    Interested in a career at the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority? See what we have available here: https://www.mwaa.com/careers

    Have questions for us? We'd love to hear from you! Send us an email at info@thecapitalrunway.com

    For more information, please visit our website at https://thecapitalrunway.com.

    Staff:

    Tanisha Lewis, VP of DISI

    Jaimini Erskine, VP of Marketing & Concessions

    Charles Wilson, Co-host/Co-producer

    Amanda Ohbayashi, Co-host/Co-producer/Social media producer

    Ryan Burdick, Editor/Co-producer

    Bong Lee, Graphics

    Brian McCoy, Digital Strategy/Co-producer

    Sagia Depty, Marketing Lead/Co-producer

    19 min
  16. 2024 Jumpstart Conference Washington, DC

    Episode 12

    Show notes

    Have questions for us? We'd love to hear from you! Send us an email at info@thecapitalrunway.com

    For more information, please visit our website at https://thecapitalrunway.com.

    Staff:

    Tanisha Lewis, VP of DISI

    Jaimini Erskine, VP of Marketing & Concessions

    Charles Wilson, Co-host/Co-producer

    Amanda Ohbayashi, Co-host/Co-producer/Social media producer

    Ryan Burdick, Editor/Co-producer

    Bong Lee, Graphics

    Brian McCoy, Digital Strategy/Co-producer

    Sagia Depty, Marketing Lead/Co-producer

    33 min
  17. Managing DCA is All in the Details

    Episode 11

    Show notes

    Learn more about Wings for All here: https://thearc.org/our-initiatives/travel/

    Find details about this year's upcoming Honor Flight schedule here:

    • https://honorflightdca.com/
    • https://heroeswelcomeiad.com/

    Have questions for us? We'd love to hear from you! Send us an email at info@thecapitalrunway.com

    For more information, please visit our website at https://thecapitalrunway.com.

    Staff:

    Tanisha Lewis, VP of DISI

    Jaimini Erskine, VP of Marketing & Concessions

    Charles Wilson, Co-host/Co-producer

    Amanda Ohbayashi, Co-host/Co-producer/Social media producer

    Ryan Burdick, Editor/Co-producer

    Bong Lee, Graphics

    Brian McCoy, Digital Strategy/Co-producer

    Sagia Depty, Marketing Lead/Co-producer

    23 min
  18. Building LEGO Dulles

    Episode 10

    Show notes

    In this episode we get to know DC local, and LEGO Master Builder, Richard Paules. He tells all about his interest in LEGO from a young age, and what inspired him to start building large pieces like the White House and our very own Dulles Airport.

    Follow Richard on Instagram at @dclegoman

    Have questions for us? We'd love to hear from you! Send us an email at info@thecapitalrunway.com

    For more information, please visit our website at https://thecapitalrunway.com.

    Staff:

    Tanisha Lewis, VP of DISI

    Jaimini Erskine, VP of Marketing & Concessions

    Charles Wilson, Co-host/Co-producer

    Amanda Ohbayashi, Co-host/Co-producer/Social media producer

    Ryan Burdick, Editor/Co-producer

    Bong Lee, Graphics

    Brian McCoy, Digital Strategy/Co-producer

    Sagia Depty, Marketing Lead/Co-producer

    Adam Lawrence, Web producer

    19 min
  19. 2023 Wrapped

    Episode 9

    Show notes

    Welcome to the final episode of The Capital Runway podcast for the year! Join your hosts Amanda and Charles as they take a nostalgic journey through the top highlights of 2023 at both Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). Thank you for making us a part of your journey across the sky in 2023.

    *IAD 2023 holiday guide: https://www.flydulles.com/2023-holiday-travel-guide-

    *DCA 2023 holiday guide: https://www.flyreagan.com/2023-holiday-travel-guide-dca

    *Learn what items can be packed in your carry-on or checked baggage: https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/all

    Have questions for us? We'd love to hear from you! Send us an email at info@thecapitalrunway.com

    For more information, please visit our website at https://thecapitalrunway.com.

    Staff:

    Tanisha Lewis, VP of DISI

    Jaimini Erskine, VP of Marketing & Concessions

    Charles Wilson, Co-host/Co-producer

    Amanda Ohbayashi, Co-host/Co-producer/Social media producer

    Ryan Burdick, Editor/Co-producer

    Bong Lee, Graphics

    Brian McCoy, Digital Strategy/Co-producer

    Sagia Depty, Marketing Lead/Co-producer

    Adam Lawrence, Web producer

    21 min
  20. Holiday Travel Tips with TSA's Lisa Farbstein

    Episode 8

    Show notes

    In this episode of The Capital Runway, Lisa Farbstein, Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Spokesperson for the Northeast Region, shares her 12-year career at TSA, discusses how TSA uses humor as a strategy in their industry-revered social media content, and provides tips for the 2023 holiday season, which is expected to see a record number of people flying, including information about prohibited items and much more. One of the biggest tips is to get to the airport early (at least two hours prior to domestic flights, three hours for international flights). Tune in!

    You can follow Lisa on X/Twitter at @TSA_Northeast

    Send TSA your questions on X/Twitter at @AskTSA

    *IAD 2023 holiday guide: https://www.flydulles.com/2023-holiday-travel-guide-

    *DCA 2023 holiday guide: https://www.flyreagan.com/2023-holiday-travel-guide-dca

    *Learn what items can be packed in your carry-on or checked baggage: https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/all

    Have questions for us? We'd love to hear from you! Send us an email at info@thecapitalrunway.com

    For more information, please visit our website at https://thecapitalrunway.com.

    Staff:

    Tanisha Lewis, VP of DISI

    Jaimini Erskine, VP of Marketing & Concessions

    Charles Wilson, Co-host/Co-producer

    Amanda Ohbayashi, Co-host/Co-producer/Social media producer

    Ryan Burdick, Editor/Co-producer

    Bong Lee, Graphics

    Brian McCoy, Digital Strategy/Co-producer

    Sagia Depty, Marketing Lead/Co-producer

    Adam Lawrence, Web producer

    26 min