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.

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VA Rep. Suhas Subramanyam reacts to the VA Supreme Court redistricting ruling, WAMU's Alex Koma breaks down the D.C. police scandal, WAMU's MD reporter Jenny Abamu previews MD-5 Congressional race, and Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich on why he wants a tax hike.

May 8, 202650min 28sec72.69 MB

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Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments' Clark Mercer on the wide-ranging impact of federal job losses and Ward 5 D.C. Councilmember Zachary Parker talks youth curfews and the city's upcoming elections.

May 1, 202650min 28sec72.67 MB

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U.S. Rep. James Walkinshaw on what's next for Virginia redistricting and Montgomery County Council President Natali Fani-González pitches her alternative to property tax hikes.

April 24, 202650min 26sec72.64 MB

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Maryland State Sen. Cheryl Kagan on rising utility costs, immigration enforcement legislation, and election reforms. D.C. Councilmember Doni Crawford on the Mayor’s proposed budget.

April 17, 202650min 28sec72.68 MB

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WAMU's Alex Koma on the D.C. budget, VA Rep. Suhas Subramanyam on the latest on the Iran War, and Prince George's County Council Vice Chair Eric Olson talks anti-ICE legislation

April 10, 202650min 29sec72.7 MB

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U.S. Rep. Jamie Raskin on the Supreme Court case on birthright citizenship. Plus, D.C. Council Chair Phil Mendelson on a busy week for lawmakers, including veto overrides and emergency legislation.

April 3, 202649min 9sec47.2 MB

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Fairfax County Board Chair Jeff McKay on Richmond voting to allow a Tysons casino. Plus, Maryland House Majority Whip Ashanti Martinez on the bills moving forward in the General Assembly.

March 27, 202639min 39sec38.07 MB

Thumbnail for "The Politics Hour: VA State Sen. Scott Surovell on data center tax breaks and a Fairfax casino".

WAMU’s Alex Koma discusses the latest in D.C.’s big elections, including the mayoral race. And Virginia state Senate Majority Leader Scott Surovell on the General Assembly failing to make a deal on the budget.

March 20, 202637min 57sec36.44 MB

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We were live from the Silver Spring Civic Building with Democratic candidates for Montgomery County Executive.

March 13, 202650min 32sec48.52 MB

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