The Politics Hour with Kojo Nnamdi

WAMU 88.5

Join Kojo and resident analyst Tom Sherwood on Fridays at noon for our weekly review of the politics, policies and personalities in the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia. Each week Kojo and Tom help make sense of legislation, hold elected officials accountable and provide in-depth analysis of local issues and elections. The Politics Hour is also a vital forum for Washingtonians to engage directly with their local leaders.

8hr 22min

Thumbnail for "The Politics Hour: Local reaction to Iran war; pushback on police cooperation with ICE".

U.S. Rep. Eugene Vindman on why he believes the U.S. war with Iran is illegal. Plus, D.C. Councilmember Christina Henderson talks flushable wipes. And Arlington County's Matt de Ferranti on possible tax hikes.

March 6, 202650min 30sec72.61 MB

Thumbnail for "The Politics Hour: Virginia weighs ending data center tax breaks and Prince George’s aims to block ICE facility".

VA State Sen. Jennifer Boysko on eliminating data center tax breaks, WAMU’s Alex Koma on D.C.’s mayor and at-large races, and Prince George’s County Council Chair Krystal Oriadha discusses federal immigration detention centers.

February 27, 202650min 28sec48.46 MB

Thumbnail for "The Politics Hour: Latest on Potomac River sewage spill and Montgomery County's data center debate".

NBC 4's Mark Segraves updates us on the Potomac River sewage spill. Plus, Montgomery County Council's Marilyn Balcombe talks data centers and VA Del. Adele McClure on what will move forward as the General Assembly hits its midpoint.

February 20, 202650min 30sec72.61 MB

Thumbnail for "The Politics Hour: Redistricting update in Virginia and Maryland plus D.C.'s budget chaos".

Ward 5 D.C. Councilmember Zachary Parker on a U.S. Senate move that could cause major budget and tax season headaches. Plus, MD Rep. April McClain Delaney and VPM's Jahd Khalil on the redistricting debate.

February 13, 202650min 28sec48.46 MB

Thumbnail for "The Politics Hour: Prince George’s County Executive Aisha Braveboy and D.C.’s Congress woes".

Prince George’s County Executive Aisha Braveboy on winter storm cleanup challenges and county council upheaval. Plus, Ward 6 D.C. Councilmember Charles Allen on the lastest Congressional interference in District affairs.

February 6, 202649min 27sec47.47 MB

Thumbnail for "The Politics Hour: Winter storm clean-up and marking a year since the DCA plane crash".

Metro General Manager Randy Clarke on getting the trains running again after a big winter storm and WAMU's Kayla Hewitt on the latest findings about what led to last year's DCA plane crash.

January 30, 202649min 19sec47.36 MB

Thumbnail for "The Politics Hour: MD Governor Wes Moore and new D.C. Councilmember Doni Crawford".

Maryland Governor Wes Moore on plans to close the state's budget gap. Plus, D.C. Councilmember Doni Crawford and WAMU's Margaret Barthel on the new Virginia governor's first week.

January 23, 202650min 28sec72.68 MB

Thumbnail for "The Politics Hour: Local officials grapple with the federal immigration crackdown".

Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich discusses what federal cuts mean for county spending and Ward 2 D.C. Councilmember Brooke Pinto on demanding answers from MPD about its relationship with ICE.

January 16, 202650min 27sec48.44 MB

Thumbnail for "The Politics Hour: Md. House Speaker Joseline Peña-Melnyk and Virginia Del. Vivian Watts".

Maryland's new Speaker of the House Joseline Peña-Melnyk talks federal job losses and the budget crisis. Plus, Virginia's longest-serving House Delegate Vivian Watts on redistricting.

January 9, 202649min 32sec47.55 MB

Thumbnail for "The Politics Hour: The year in local politics and what’s ahead in 2026".

New Prince George’s County Council Chair Krystal Oriadha talks budget priorities, public safety, and data centers. Plus, WAMU’s politics reporters breaks down the year’s top stories and what to watch for in 2026.

December 19, 202550min 26sec48.43 MB