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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.

© 2021 WAMU

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.

© 2021 WAMU
7hr 51min
Thumbnail for "The Politics Hour: The politics of data centers and funding schools without raising taxes".
Loudoun County Board Vice Chair Michael Turner talks data centers and Montgomery County Council President Kate Stewart breaks down funding schools without a tax hike. Plus, we preview Virginia's primaries.
May 16, 202549min 14sec70.81 MB
Thumbnail for "The Politics Hour: What’s next for Prince George’s County if the Washington Commanders leave?".
D.C. Council Chair Phil Mendelson on the renewed fight over D.C.'s tipped minimum wage and the deal to bring the Washington Commanders back to the District. Prince George's County Council Chair Edward Burroughs on what's next for the county if the Washington Commanders depart its home of the last three decades.
May 9, 202549min 4sec47.11 MB
Thumbnail for "The Politics Hour: D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser on the RFK stadium deal".
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser on how a nearly $4 billion stadium deal with the Washington Commanders came together. Plus, what do congressionally-mandated budget cuts mean for city residents?
May 2, 202549min 33sec47.58 MB
Thumbnail for "The Politics Hour: D.C. Councilmember Charles Allen on the $3 billion deal for a new D.C. football stadium".
D.C. Councilmember Charles Allen on public financing for a new football stadium. Plus, Montgomery County Council Vice President Will Jawando on the Supreme Court case that would allow families to opt their kids out of lessons involving LGBTQ-themed books.
April 25, 202550min 30sec48.48 MB
Thumbnail for "The Politics Hour: Metro General Manager Randy Clarke lays out Metro’s future".
Metro General Manager Randy Clarke discusses Metro’s future, ridership, federal oversight, and safety concerns over automated trains. Plus, NBC 4 Washington reporter Mark Segraves breaks down the reported deal between D.C. and the Washington Commanders to build a new stadium at the RFK site.
April 18, 202549min 16sec47.3 MB
Thumbnail for "The Politics Hour: Alexandria Mayor Alyia Gaskins talks Old Town tourism and Washington Post's Marc Fisher on Ovechkin".
Alexandria Mayor Alyia Gaskins on what a shrinking federal workforce means for the city's economy. Plus, Washington Post columnist Marc Fisher on Alexander Ovechkin's special relationship with the District and Maryland Matters' reporter Will Ford breaks down what happened during the Maryland General Assembly session.
April 11, 202550min 28sec48.46 MB
Thumbnail for "The Politics Hour: Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich on federal health agency firings".
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich on the Trump administration firing thousands at the National Institutes of Health. Plus, D.C. Councilmember Brooke Pinto on President Trump's executive order aimed at the District.
April 4, 202549min 26sec47.46 MB
Thumbnail for "The Politics Hour: Trump's new executive order aimed at D.C. and Maryland Governor Wes Moore on new taxes".
Kojo and Tom weighs in on President Trump signing an executive order aimed at reducing crime and increasing immigration enforcement in the District. Maryland Governor Wes Moore on the state budget deal and Virginia Senate Majority Leader Scott Surovell on what to expect out of budget debates next week. Plus, Prince George's County Council Vice Chair Krystal Oriadha on the sudden shake-up in county leadership.
March 28, 202549min 16sec47.31 MB
Thumbnail for "The Politics Hour with Kojo Nnamdi: A House vote worth $1B to D.C., and Maryland's plan to close a shortfall".
Maryland state Sen. Will Smith and D.C. Council Chairman Phil Mendelson joined the show.
March 21, 202536min 44sec35.28 MB
Thumbnail for "Why a federal spending bill could blow a billion dollar hole in D.C.’s budget".
U.S. Senator Tim Kaine explains why he plans to vote no on the federal spending bill, even if it means a government shutdown. Plus, D.C. Councilmember Christina Henderson and WAMU’s D.C. politics reporter Alex Koma break down why the legislation could force the District to make a billion dollar in cuts.
March 14, 202537min 42sec36.2 MB
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