• The Politics Hour with Kojo Nnamdi

  • By: WAMU 88.5
  • Podcast

The Politics Hour with Kojo Nnamdi

By: WAMU 88.5
  • Summary

  • 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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Episodes
  • The Politics Hour: D.C. GOP Chair Patrick Mara on why Trump will be good for D.C.
    Nov 15 2024

    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 not taking enough action.

    "The council has to do a much better job on public safety....the Council is not seen in a good light on either side of the Hill," Mara said, who made clear he's a "staunch advocate" of D.C. Home Rule.

    He also weighed in on why more District residents voted Republican than in 2020 and 2016.

    Someone vandalized a kosher restaurant in D.C. this week in what may have been a hate crime. We asked Ward 3 Councilmember Matt Frumin to weigh in. Plus, we discussed how city officials are preparing for a second Trump administration.

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    51 mins
  • 11-08-2024
    Nov 8 2024

    The Politics Hour, November 8, 2024

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    50 mins
  • WAMU's Election Night Special
    Nov 6 2024

    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 reporter

    Kayla Hewitt, WAMU producer/reporter

    Ginny Bixby, MoCo 360 reporter

    Alex Koma, Loose Lips reporter for Washington City Paper

    Sam P.K. Collins, Washington Informer reporter

    Josh Kurtz, founding editor for Maryland Matters

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    24 mins

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