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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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40:07

Monumental Sports owner Ted Leonsis on what's next...

The Politics Hour with Kojo Nnamdi ·

2024/05/03

Last month, the D.C. Council voted to spend $515 million to help Monumental Sports renovate Capital One Arena. Now, negotiations are underway with owner Ted Leonsis on an agreement aimed at addressing public safety and development around the arena. Leonsis joins Kojo and Tom to discuss the deal and his vision for the future of the arena and the surrounding neighborhood.It's gotten tense in the Maryland's 6th congressional district as frontrunners air attack ads against one another

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50:29

Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks...

The Politics Hour with Kojo Nnamdi ·

2024/04/26

The race is heating up for the open U.S. Senate seat in Maryland. With the Democratic primary only three weeks away, Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks and Congressman David Trone compete for endorsements, air time, and Maryland’s votes. Alsobrooks joins the show to talk about the campaign, money in politics, and how former Maryland governor Larry Hogan’s late entry changed the dynamics of the race. Plus, how will expanding the youth curfew in Prince George’s County impact

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50:28

Montgomery County avoids tax hikes; Virginia General...

The Politics Hour with Kojo Nnamdi ·

2024/04/19

The Virginia General Assembly reconvened on Wednesday to consider Governor Glenn Youngkin’s 223 budget amendments and a record-setting number of vetoes. A deal was quickly struck between the governor and the legislature to work together on a new state budget, averting a crisis — at least for now.Virginia Delegate Marcus Simon, who represents Falls Church and parts of Fairfax County, joined us in the studio to discuss how it all came together. He said Youngkin now realizes the limits of

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50:28

WMATA GM Randy Clarke on how Metro is avoiding...

The Politics Hour with Kojo Nnamdi ·

2024/04/12

This week on The Politics Hour, Metro General Randy Clarke took Kojo, Tom, and listeners on a ride through Metro’s upcoming budget decisions, why he’d like to see a regional tax, and the significance of Metro teaming up with COG.Clarke said he’s very happy overall that D.C., Maryland, and Virginia are all stepping up with additional funding for Metro. Because of that, Metro will be able to avoid some of the more drastic service cuts first proposed in December. He isn’t surprised by the

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49:12

‘Tis budget season: Big cuts in D.C. and school...

The Politics Hour with Kojo Nnamdi ·

2024/04/05

It’s budget season on The Politics Hour.D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser released her budget proposal on Wednesday calling for some tax increases and hefty cuts, including to the Early Childhood Pay Equity Fund. The cuts were met with pushback from some councilmembers, including Christina Henderson who made an emotional plea to save the fund. She explains why she disagrees with some elements of the Mayor’s proposed budget. Plus, what’s Councilmember Henderson’s take on the District committing

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50:29

A D.C. comeback: Why the Washington Wizards and...

The Politics Hour with Kojo Nnamdi ·

2024/03/29

It's game over for the Alexandria arena with the Washington Wizards and Capitals now poised to stay in the District.On Wednesday, D.C. councilmembers, Mayor Muriel Bowser, and Monumental Sports owner Ted Leonsis announced a deal to keep the sports teams at Capital One Arena in D.C. until 2050. It came weeks after a proposal to move the teams to a new arena in Alexandria fell apart in the Virginia General Assembly and only hours after the City of Alexandria said it ended negotiations with

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50:27

Maryland's budget dilemma, VA governor's vetoes, and...

The Politics Hour with Kojo Nnamdi ·

2024/03/22

On Friday’s Politics Hour, resident analyst Tom Sherwood broke news that D.C. Attorney General Brian Schwalb sent a letter earlier in the week to Monumental Sports saying that Wizards and Capitals are legally bound to the District until 2047.In a since publicly-released letter, the District’s Attorney General accused Monumental Sports and owner Ted Leonsis of breaking promises laid out in a lease extension for Capital One Arena when they announced a deal to move to Alexandria in

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50:27

U.S. Attorney Matthew Graves on D.C. crime and...

The Politics Hour with Kojo Nnamdi ·

2024/03/15

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser signed the Secure D.C. omnibus bill earlier this week. Now, the question is how it will be implemented. The U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Matthew Graves is set to have a big role in its rollout and joins the show. Plus, he’ll explain why he advocated for the DNA collection provision. And we ask about newly released data showing the U.S. Attorney’s Office is prosecuting about the same number of suspects as late last year.It’s budget season in Maryland

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49:07

Is it game over for the proposed Alexandria arena?

The Politics Hour with Kojo Nnamdi ·

2024/03/08

The deal bringing the Washington Wizards and Capitals to a new arena in Alexandria appears to be in trouble. On Thursday, Virginia lawmakers announced that they had stripped language authorizing the building of the arena from the state budget. It’s a move that Governor Glenn Youngkin has called a “colossal mistake.”Del. Mark Sickles, who represents parts of Alexandria and is Vice Chair of the House Appropriations Committee, was involved in those negotiations. He joins the show to give us

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50:02

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser discusses crime, the...

The Politics Hour with Kojo Nnamdi ·

2024/03/01

On Friday, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser joined the show to discuss the future of the RFK Stadium site and a major crime bill.Earlier this week, the U.S. House of Representatives passeda bipartisan bill allowing D.C. to redevelop the old RFK Stadium site. It's a major step in potentially bringing the Commanders back to the District. While it still has to pass the U.S. Senate, Bowser said the move brings the District a “step closer to being able to control our own destiny.” She said the site

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49:42

Montgomery County struggles with pedestrian safety,...

The Politics Hour with Kojo Nnamdi ·

2024/02/16

This past weekend, a pedestrian in Silver Spring was killed by a driver of a vehicle. It marked the first pedestrian death this year and comes on the heels of the Montgomery County Council approving a pedestrian safety plan late last year. Montgomery County Council President Andrew Friedson gets behind the mic to talk about what the county is doing to keep pedestrians safe. Plus, the fallout continues at Montgomery County Public Schools after an investigation led Superintendent Monifa

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49:34

The D.C. Council advances a major crime bill;...

The Politics Hour with Kojo Nnamdi ·

2024/02/09

The D.C. Council advanced a major crime bill earlier this week, but not without a few changes. A second and final vote is expected in a few weeks as the Council continues its debate about the Secure D.C. omnibus bill. D.C. Council Chair Phil Mendelson joins the show to give us a behind-the-scenes look at the discussions going on with the bill. Plus, the Council voted in favor of moving forward with a restaurant relief bill. WAMU reporter Amanda Michelle Gomez breaks down the legislation for

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49:21

50 years of D.C. Home Rule and what comes next

The Politics Hour with Kojo Nnamdi ·

2024/02/02

As part of a weeklong series of stories, we’re marking 50 years of Home Rule in the District. President Richard Nixon signed the Home Rule Act on December 24, 1973 granting D.C and its residents to right to elect its own local government, which they did in November 1974. But Home Rule was and remains limited. For example, D.C. still does not have voting representation in Congress.Historian and co-author of Chocolate City: A History Of Race And Democracy In The Nation’s Capital George

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49:55

D.C. Councilmember Trayon White weighs in on the...

The Politics Hour with Kojo Nnamdi ·

2024/01/26

D.C. Councilmember Brooke Pinto’s hefty Secure DC crime bill is moving forward, after being approved by the Public Safety and Judiciary committee last week. Ward 8 Councilmember Trayon White joins the show to discuss his thoughts and critiques of the bill. Plus, Councilmember White discusses a potentially new ticket amnesty program, emergency rental assistance, and a controversial recent appearance at a protest. A report released this week suggests Montgomery County Public Schools did not

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49:44

Cannabis, casinos, and the proposed Alexandria arena...

The Politics Hour with Kojo Nnamdi ·

2024/01/19

The Virginia General Assembly’s 2024 session is in full swing as lawmakers consider legislation on casinos, cannabis, and data centers. State Senator Adam Ebbin (D-39) joins the show to discuss what’s on the docket in Richmond. Plus, we get his thoughts on the proposal to move the Wizards and Capitals to a new arena in his district in Alexandria. The Prince George’s County Council reconvened this week with a budget shortfall and potential spending cuts at the top of its list. Washington

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49:33

D.C. Councilmember Brooke Pinto on the latest...

The Politics Hour with Kojo Nnamdi ·

2024/01/12

Ward 2 D.C. Councilmember Brooke Pinto introduced a hefty new crime bill this week. The legislation is over 90 pages long and includes provisions pulled from other recently proposed public safety legislation. It’s a direct response to the still-high crime rates in the city. Pinto joins us in the studio to walk us through the bill and explain why she thinks it will help curb crime in the District. Plus, what’s next for Gallery Place and Chinatown with the Wizards and Caps likely leaving

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50:18

D.C. Councilmember Robert White on SNAP benefits,...

The Politics Hour with Kojo Nnamdi ·

2024/01/05

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser says the city will provide funding for additional SNAP benefits, ending a month-long saga between her administration and D.C. Council. Last month, Mayor Bowser argued the extra revenue from city taxes to increase SNAP benefits was needed for other city services. This decision went against D.C. Council-passed legislation that required her to do so. Then, earlier this week, a resolution supported by several Council members started kicking around that suggested the

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49:27

The year that was in local politics — and what’s to...

The Politics Hour with Kojo Nnamdi ·

2023/12/22

It was quite a year in local politics. Last spring, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser’s longtime top aide resigned amid scandal; Congress blocked D.C.’s overhaul of its criminal code; and Arlington eliminated single-family zoning. Then, over the summer, Maryland legalized recreational marijuana, the District got a new police chief, Montgomery County passed rent control legislation, and the D.C. Council approved an emergency crime bill. The fall and winter had the District moving closer to gaining

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49:11

Wizards and Caps’ move to Virginia and Metro’s budget...

The Politics Hour with Kojo Nnamdi ·

2023/12/15

It’s been a big news week. On Wednesday, Virginia officials and Monumental Sports announced a region-shaking deal to move the Washington Wizards and Capitals from D.C.’s Capital One Arena to a new complex to be built in Alexandria’s Potomac Yard neighborhood by 2028. The announcement left D.C. officials reeling, and some local sports fans happy, others very unhappy. Virginia state Senator and soon-to-be Majority Leader Scott Surovell discusses what the proposed deal could mean for

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49:06

How will data centers and eliminating single-family...

The Politics Hour with Kojo Nnamdi ·

2023/12/08

We are talking land use this week on The Politics Hour. A major vote on a massive data center in Prince William County is set for next week. The issue has split local Democrats and will have huge ramifications on the future of the suburban county. Virginia state Senator-elect (and current Delegate) Danica Roem joins the show to weigh in on data centers and what the Board of Supervisors should be doing with the land. Plus, the Democratic sweep in the Virginia General Assembly elections last

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