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The Politics Hour with Kojo Nnamdi

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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
8hr 14min
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Maryland Matters’ Josh Kurtz broke down the tight U.S. Senate race in Maryland. Plus, Virginia delegate Mark Sickles discussed the new state budget and D.C. Councilmember Robert White gave us his take on D.C. police clearing a pro-Palestinian encampment on GW University’s campus.
May 10, 202450min 29sec
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D.C. AG Brian Schwalb on joining the lawsuit against Ticketmaster and his legislation to revamp the youth services agency. Plus, the Washington Post’s Teo Armus on what to expect in Virginia’s primary elections next week.
June 14, 202450min 27sec
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D.C. Board of Elections Executive Director explains counting votes. Plus, the Washington Post's Michael Brice-Saddler breaks down the D.C. primary elections and Montgomery County Councilmember Will Jawando talks school funding.
June 7, 202450min 28sec
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Prince George’s County Councilmember Wanika Fisher on why the council is prioritizing public safety and D.C. Council Chairman Phil Mendelson explains the need to hike taxes for some District residents.
May 31, 202450min 29sec
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Loudoun County Vice Chair Juli Briskman on data centers and schools. Plus, Republican nominee for Maryland’s Congressional District 6 seat Neil Parrott talks the general election and Washington Informer reporter Sam P.K. Collins breaks down D.C.’s biggest primary races.
May 24, 202450min 27sec
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Angela Alsobrooks on her win in the Democratic primary for Maryland’s U.S. Senate seat. Plus, Maryland Matters reporter Will Ford on election results and D.C. Councilmember Charles Allen on crime and bike lanes.
May 17, 202450min 27sec
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Washington Wizards and Capitals owner Ted Leonsis talks the future of Capital One Arena and the surrounding neighborhoods. Plus, why has Maryland's Congressional District 6 race gotten so heated and Prince George's County Councilmember Edward Burroughs on expanding the youth curfew.
May 3, 202440min 7sec
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Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks on her campaign to represent Maryland in the U.S. Senate. Plus, reporter Michael Brice-Saddler discusses D.C. Council’s Ward 7 race.
April 26, 202450min 29sec
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Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich talks us through why he wants to avoid another tax hike. Plus, Virginia Delegate Marcus Simon on how the General Assembly and Governor Glenn Youngkin are working together on a state budget.
April 19, 202450min 28sec
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Metro General Randy Clarke on how local jurisdictions have come together to help Metro through rough financial times. Plus, Virginia Public Media’s Jahd Khalil walks us through Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin’s overhauled budget proposal.
April 12, 202450min 28sec

D.C. police arrest protesters on GW’s campus; Virginia budget deal

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May 10, 202450min 29sec

With the primary now only days away, polls show a very tight race for Maryland’s Senate seat. The election is capturing national attention as record spending continues to define the campaign for the Democratic nomination. Josh Kurtz of Maryland Matters told us why the stakes are high, how it’s become so close, and what we might see happen on Tuesday.

Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin and state lawmakers reportedly agreed on a deal for a new state budget. It’s been a long road to this point, but deal was reached that won’t include any tax increases. Delegate Mark Sickles was involved in these talks and joined us on the show to break down the deal for us.

Early Wednesday morning, D.C. police cleared an encampment of protesters on George Washington University’s campus. This came just before a U.S. House Oversight Committee hearing into the city’s refusal to clear the encampment earlier. With protests continuing, D.C. Councilmember Robert White got behind the mic to give his take.

Plus, D.C. reaches agrees on a settlement with two women who accused former mayoral aide John Falcicchio of sexual harassment.


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