Podcast
The Capital Runway
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
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22 min
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
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20 min
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
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9 min
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
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14 min
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
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25 min
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
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15 min
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
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19 min
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
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22 min
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
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23 min
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
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22 min
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
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8 min
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
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20 min
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
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26 min
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
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26 min
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
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19 min
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
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33 min
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
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23 min
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
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19 min
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
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21 min
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
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26 min
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
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