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The Politics Hour with Kojo Nnamdi

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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50:29

The Politics Hour: Could the D.C. region be headed...

The Politics Hour with Kojo Nnamdi ·

2025/03/07

Elected leaders across the region are grappling with the economic fallout of the White House's continued push to shrink the federal government. Some economists fear it could send the D.C.-area into a recession. Clark Mercer, who leads the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments, got behind the mic to break down the economic impact a shrinking federal workforce could have the region.687,000 people living in D.C., Maryland, and Virginia work for the federal government, according to

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50:29

The Politics Hour: D.C. Attorney General Brian...

The Politics Hour with Kojo Nnamdi ·

2025/02/28

President Trump declared last week that he supports the federal government taking over the governance of the District. Many local officials spoke out strongly against the idea, including D.C. Attorney General Brian Schwalb. He joined the show to weigh in on why stripping D.C. of its autonomy would hurt city residents. Plus, he broke down the lawsuits his office has filed against the Trump administration, over the White House's federal funding freeze to ending birthright citizenship. He also

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49:26

The Politics Hour: D.C. leaders on President Trump’s...

The Politics Hour with Kojo Nnamdi ·

2025/02/21

On Wednesday night, President Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One he thinks the federal government should take over the District: "I think that we should run it strong, run it with law and order, make it absolutely, flawlessly beautiful," Trump said. Many D.C. leaders are worried about what's next for the District's ability to self-govern. Ward 2 D.C. Councilmember and chair of the city's judiciary and public safety committee, Brooke Pinto, joined the show to give us her

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50:28

The Politics Hour: What recent White House moves mean...

The Politics Hour with Kojo Nnamdi ·

2025/02/15

President Trump is expected to issue an executive order focused on crime and homeless encampments in the District. Some fear this could be a first step toward the White House stripping away the District’s ability to govern itself. D.C. Council Chair Phil Mendelson joined the show to weigh in. Plus, we asked Mendelson’s thoughts on the long-term future of the RFK Stadium site. The question of using taxpayer dollars to subsidize the construction of a multi-billion dollar stadium is expected

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49:37

The Politics Hour: Rep. Jamie Raskin on President...

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2025/02/07

A federal judge paused the Trump administration's "deferred resignation" offer hours before the Thursday deadline. Many of the particulars of the offer remain unclear, including if it is even lawful. U.S. Representative Jamie Raskin (D) joined the show to weigh in on what it means for the region and what lawmakers are doing to help local federal workers.Plus, the Congressman explained why the White House's recent immigration enforcement actions could be illegal and his thoughts on

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49:27

The Politics Hour: Local leaders give us the latest...

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2025/01/31

On Wednesday night, a Blackhawk helicopter collided with a regional passenger jet over the Potomac River landing at National Airport in Arlington. There are no survivors, and 67 people are believed to be dead. U.S. Senator Mark Warner (D-Virginia) discussed the latest on the deadly plane crash.He said the crash has further heightened his concerns over air traffic control staffing. A preliminary F-A-A report confirmed staffing levels at National Airport’s air control tower were below what

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50:28

The Politics Hour: Local lawmakers on what Trump's...

The Politics Hour with Kojo Nnamdi ·

2025/01/24

President Trump issued a slew of executive actions in his first few days in office focused on federal workers. That includes requiring a return to full-time to in-person work and making it easier for the executive branch to replace civil servants with political appointees. D.C. Council Chair Phil Mendelson and Montgomery County Council President Kate Stewart joined us to weigh in and discuss how the president's actions may impact residents in our region.Plus, Chair Mendelson discussed a new

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50:00

The Politics Hour: Regional leaders weigh in on...

The Politics Hour with Kojo Nnamdi ·

2025/01/17

"We have to change our plan. But we can do that... We'll continue to make sure that wherever it is, however it's done, that it's done safely and without any disruption," Manger said.Then, D.C. Deputy Mayor for Public Safety and Justice Lindsey Appiah got behind the mic to explain the city's preparations and provided advice for those planning to attend the events across the city."We always support people’s right to exercise their first amendment rights, but we can’t tolerate violence or any

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50:28

The Politics Hour: The latest from Maryland and...

The Politics Hour with Kojo Nnamdi ·

2025/01/10

The Maryland General Assembly reconvened for a 90-day legislative session in Annapolis this week. Dominating debate will be a nearly three billion dollar projected budget deficit over the next five years. It's the largest gap the state has faced in two decades, and it threatens investment in transportation, education, and health care. House of Delegates Majority Leader David Moon from Montgomery County joined the show to discuss current negotiations, whether tax increases are on the table,

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50:08

The Politics Hour: U.S. Senator Tim Kaine and D.C....

The Politics Hour with Kojo Nnamdi ·

2024/12/20

The country is facing the threat of a government shutdown just as the holidays are approaching. Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Virginia) talked with Kojo and Tom about what it would mean for federal workers in Virginia and the region.“I did get a bill passed in 2019 that guarantees everyone back pay in the event of any shutdown, now or in the future,” Kaine said. “So, back pay is forthcoming. But that’s not the same as getting your paycheck on payday.”He did note back pay does not apply to federal

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37:47

The Politics Hour: Metro General Manager Randy Clarke...

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2024/12/13

Metro announced a return to automated trains as soon as this coming weekend, a move that will save millions. Metro General Manager Randy Clarke sat down with Kojo and Tom to discuss why the time is now to return to automation 15 years after a deadly Red Line crash ended the practice.Clarke explained even with automated trains, an operator remains at the controls, watching the track and managing the doors. He likened the system to cruise control on a car. "It’s helping to reduce some human

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50:28

The Politics Hour: Montgomery County Executive Marc...

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2024/12/06

Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich is warning residents that a realignment of the federal workforce and cuts to federal agency could have dire consequences for the county. He joined the show to talk about what a second Trump presidency could mean for the county.Plus, Elrich spoke about how he is preparing if Trump follows through on his promise of mass deportations of undocumented immigrants. He said while the county can’t stop the federal government from acting, they won’t assist.“We

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49:19

The Politics Hour: Prince George County's Jolene Ivey...

The Politics Hour with Kojo Nnamdi ·

2024/11/22

President-elect Donald Trump has made it clear he wants the FBI headquarters to stay in the District. There's a possibility he could reverse the decision made last year to move the FBI to Prince George's County. Prince George's County Council Chair Jolene Ivey joined us to discuss.Plus, a Senate committee moved legislation forward that would give D.C. control of the R-F-K Stadium site at no cost for the use of the land. It’s a step towards building a new football stadium and luring the team

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The Politics Hour: D.C. GOP Chair Patrick Mara on why...

The Politics Hour with Kojo Nnamdi ·

2024/11/15

While many District residents are concerned a Republican-led Congress could rescind the city's autonomy, not everyone sees doom and gloom. The chair of the Republican Party of D.C. Patrick Mara got behind the mic to explain why a Trump presidency will be good for the District of Columbia.Mara said public safety and concerns over crime could lead the federal government to assert more control of the city. He said he's heard from both Republicans and Democrats who blame the D.C. Council for

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11-08-2024

The Politics Hour with Kojo Nnamdi ·

2024/11/08

The Politics Hour, November 8, 2024

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24:04

WAMU's Election Night Special

The Politics Hour with Kojo Nnamdi ·

2024/11/06

Kojo and Tom Sherwood brought listeners results, analysis, and context from across the region. They were joined by reporters stationed at watch parties across the region to discuss the local races in D.C., Maryland, and Virginia. Guests:Jahd Khalil, VPM reporterKayla Hewitt, WAMU producer/reporter Ginny Bixby, MoCo 360 reporterAlex Koma, Loose Lips reporter for Washington City PaperSam P.K. Collins, Washington Informer reporterJosh Kurtz, founding editor for Maryland Matters

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50:27

The Politics Hour: D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser on...

The Politics Hour with Kojo Nnamdi ·

2024/11/01

Voters are flocking to the polls to vote early across the region. In the meantime, city leaders are preparing ahead of Election Day and the inauguration, aiming to be ready in case of massive crowds, protests, or unrest. D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser joined the show to discuss what measures the District is putting in place to keep residents safe. Plus, we asked Mayor Bowser to weigh in on ranked choice voting and the D.C. Council's emergency legislation restricting protesting in residential

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49:25

The Politics Hour: Maryland's 6th congressional...

The Politics Hour with Kojo Nnamdi ·

2024/10/25

The race for Maryland's 6th congressional district seat appears to be a tossup, making it the most competitive U.S. House race in the state. A fiery forum spotlighted the divide between candidates on immigration, the economy, and abortion rights. The race takes center stage this week, with Democrat April McClain Delaney and Republican Neil Parrott each got behind the mic and made their pitch to voters. On the show Friday, they put forward different priorities on things like gun control.On

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50:29

WAMU’s 2024 election call-in special with Kojo Nnamdi

The Politics Hour with Kojo Nnamdi ·

2024/10/25

Kojo and a panel of local reporters took your comments and answered your election-related questions on-air during our primetime call-in special. We discussed races across Maryland, D.C., and Virginia, as well as how the outcome of the presidential race might affect our region.There were questions about the close Maryland Senate race. And how Initiative 83 and ranked choice voting might impact future elections in the District. We also discussed how the presidential race could affect the tens

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The Politics Hour: Maryland's Democratic U.S. Senate...

The Politics Hour with Kojo Nnamdi ·

2024/10/18

The closely watched Maryland Senate race remains tight. Tens of millions of dollars continue to pour into the race as each candidate looks to hammer home their message with voters. Democratic candidate Angela Alsobrooks cites the danger of the race giving Republicans control of the U.S. Senate. Republican candidate Larry Hogan wants to convince voters he’s a moderate who will pick country over party. Democratic candidate Angela Alsobrooks joined us to discuss where the race stands now and

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