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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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37:47

The Politics Hour: Metro GM Randy Clarke on fare...

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2024/10/11

Approximately 70% of Metro bus riders do not pay their fare. Metro General Manager and CEO Randy Clarke joins to the show to weigh in on why so many people are not paying and how the agency is adapting.Metro is also considering dramatically changing its funding model. We ask Clarke what it might mean and how it could lead a more financially healthy transportation system.By the end of the year, Metro will begin a return to self-driving trains 15 years after a fatal Red Line crash. Clarke

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49:26

The Politics Hour: D.C. Councilmembers Christina...

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2024/10/04

The D.C. Council approved emergency legislation this week tightening rules around its emergency rental assistance program that also rolls back some pandemic-era renter protections and making it easier to evict people who aren’t paying their rent. Councilmembers say they did it to prevent catastrophe.It's a move tenant advocates are criticizing. At-Large D.C. Councilmember Christina Henderson sat down with Kojo and Tom to discussed why the council gave the green light to the measure. Under

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50:29

The Politics Hour: Virginia’s Republican and...

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2024/09/27

Early voting is underway in Virginia, including for a number of tight races in Northern Virginia that could determine congressional control. The chairs of Virginia’s Republican and Democratic parties – Rich Anderson and Susan Swecker – joined us to talk about the biggest races, why the Commonwealth could be up for grabs in November’s presidential race, and the most important issues facing residents. The Maryland Senate race remains close between Democrat and Prince George’s County Executive

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49:28

The Politics Hour: U.S. Attorney for D.C. Matthew...

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2024/09/20

Violent crime rates in the District have dropped by more than a third compared to this time last year. We asked the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Matthew Graves about the reasons driving this drop. Plus, he talked about the ongoing investigation into the bribery allegations against D.C. Councilmember Trayon White and the U.S. Attorney’s role in police-officer-involved shootings, like the one that took place earlier this month.We also asked about his office’s responsibility when

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49:53

The Politics Hour: Tune in Friday at noon for U.S....

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2024/09/13

Another federal government shutdown could be looming. The impact on this region would be huge. But U.S. Senator Tim Kaine told Kojo and Tom he doesn't think there's going to be a shutdown, at least this year. "My prediction is this: We are going to get a short term continuing resolution as we usually do through the end of the calendar year. And between election day and Christmas, essentially, we will hammer out an omnibus full year appropriations bill," the Virginia Senator said. Plus, we

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48:23

The Politics Hour: "Back to School" week with PGCPS...

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2024/09/06

It's back to school week on The Politics Hour with Kojo Nnamdi.Prince George's County shifted its bell schedule for many schools this year to help overcome bus driver shortages, which had led to some students being chronically late to class. Yet, the problem continues to plague the school system. Prince George's County Public Schools Superintendent Millard House joined the show to discuss what he's doing to fix it. Plus, we ask him about recovering from pandemic learning loss and keeping

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50:30

The Politics Hour: MoCo Executive Marc Elrich talks...

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2024/08/30

Like many school systems, Montgomery County is piloting a new “away all day” cell phone policy. County Executive (and former teacher) Marc Elrich gets behind the mic to give his thoughts on the county’s new policy. Plus, potential controversial changes that could lead to more housing, the county executive’s attendance at the Democratic National Convention, and the latest on the competitive race for Maryland’s 6th Congressional District seat.The District continues to feel fallout after Ward

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50:30

The Politics Hour: D.C. Council Chair Phil Mendelson...

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2024/08/23

The FBI arrested Ward 8 D.C. Councilmember Trayon White on bribery charges this past weekend. The shocking turn of events had many in the District reacting and dealing with the fallout. Council Chairman Phil Mendelson got behind the mic to weigh in on the allegations against his council colleague and to explain what comes next.Earlier in the week, the Chairman said he was forming a council committee to determine what action the council will take after White's arrest.On Friday's show, he

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50:09

The Politics Hour: Chairman Jeff McKay on Fairfax...

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2024/08/02

Like its neighbors, Fairfax County is now looking for ways to regulate the proliferation of data centers. Concerns about noise and energy use are creating debate in the community. The Board of Supervisors had to delay a vote on a zoning amendment this week because they hadn’t followed public notice requirements, but the board will take it up again next month. Board of Supervisors Chairman Jeff McKay joins the show to explain what the county is trying to do and how data centers can help with

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49:19

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

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2024/07/26

This past weekend, President Joe Biden dropped out of the presidential race and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for the Democratic nomination. It was a history-making turn of events that could have far-reaching implications for the District. D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser joins the show to discuss why she also supports Harris, and what it would mean to have a woman of color in the White House. Plus, former president Donald Trump continues to threaten to overhaul the federal workforce by

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49:07

The Politics Hour: Maryland Governor Wes Moore on the...

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2024/07/19

Facing tough economic realities, Maryland state officials gave the thumbs up this week to Governor Wes Moore's proposal to slash $150 million from the budget. Moore joined Kojo and Tom to explain why the cuts are necessary. Plus, Moore made the case for cooler rhetoric after the failed assassination attempt on former president Donald Trump and explained why he's sticking with Biden as his party's presidential nominee.The Prince George's County Council finally approved permanent rent

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50:28

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

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2024/07/12

The Republican-proposed "Project 2025" plan calls for replacing over fifty thousand civil servants with political appointees. While presidential candidate Donald Trump has tried to distance himself from it, many believe he'll enact much of the plan if elected. Maryland Congressman Jamie Raskin joined the show to discuss the impact Project 2025 could have on the local workforce. Plus, local lawmakers are debating whether President Biden should step aside. We asked Rep. Raskin to weigh

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49:35

The Politics Hour: Ward 5 Councilmember Zachary...

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2024/06/28

The D.C. Council conducted a hearing this week to learn more about the mayor’s legal council’s internal investigation into the sexual misconduct allegations against former aide John Falcicchio.During the hearing, a tense debate erupted between Vanessa Natale from the Mayor's Office of Legal Counsel and Ward 5 Councilmember Zachary Parker over the office's ability to share information and documents from the investigation with D.C. Attorney General Brian Schwalb. Natale called into the show

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48:58

A fractious Virginia primary election season wraps...

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2024/06/21

This year's Virginia primary elections were competitive and, at times, contentious. Voters made history with a number of their choices, including nominating a Democratic candidate who is likely to be the first Black woman to be Alexandria's mayor. We looked back and ahead to the general election with WAMU's Northern Virginia reporter Margaret Barthel.One of the most closely watched races was the Democratic primary in Virginia's 10th congressional district. The projected winner, state Sen

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50:27

Virginia votes in primary elections; D.C. Attorney...

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2024/06/14

After more than a month of early voting, the Virginia primary elections are finally here. The Washington Post’s Teo Armus broke down the biggest Northern Virginia races for us, including for Congress, Arlington County Board, and Alexandria City Mayor.Last month, D.C. Attorney General Brian Schwalb introduced legislation aimed at revamping how D.C.’s Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services works. The Attorney General joined the show to discuss the bill, plus why D.C. is part of a lawsuit

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50:28

Incumbents sweep and tight Ward 7 race finally called...

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2024/06/07

D.C. residents went to the polls this week, and the city's most contested race proved to be close with only a few hundred votes separating the top three candidates. On Thursday night, the Associated Press finally called the Ward 7 race for ANC Commissioner Wendell Felder. D.C Board of Elections Executive Director Monica Evans took us behind the scenes of how the votes were tallied and counted. Plus, she explained the concern for safety at the polls as angry callers besiege D.C. elections

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50:29

Will the District raise taxes to avoid budget cuts?

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2024/05/31

Last week, in tight financial circumstances, the Prince George’s County Council approved its $5.6 billion budget, with an emphasis on public safety. Councilmember and chair of the public safety committee Wanika Fisher joins the show to walk us through the budget and explain why she is advocating hiring more law enforcement. Also, what the council can do to get more kids attending school?The D.C. Council gave its initial approval on Wednesday to a $21 billion budget calling for tax hikes

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50:27

Data center fight intensifies in Loudoun County; D.C....

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2024/05/24

D.C.'s primary day is coming up fast and there are a number of notable races. In Ward 8, two challengers are attempting to unseat incumbent Trayon White. Washington Informer reporter Sam P.K. Collins joined the show to break down the race, and gave us the latest on the Ward 7 and Ward 4 contests.After last week's primaries in Maryland, voters are turning their attention to November's general election. Neil Parrott - Republican nominee in Maryland's 6th Congressional District race - weighed

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50:27

Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Angela Alsobrooks on...

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2024/05/17

It was a big win for Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks in the Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate in Maryland. She beat out three-term congressman David Trone, despite being significantly outspent. Now, she moves on to the general election, where she will take on the popular former Maryland governor, Republican Larry Hogan, in a race that’s already garnering national attention. Alsobrooks joins the show to discuss how she defied the odds, what she heard from voters on

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50:29

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

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2024/05/10

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,

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