The Politics Hour with Kojo Nnamdi

The Politics Hour with Kojo Nnamdi


Latest Episodes

The Politics Hour: Prince George County's Jolene Ivey and Congressman-elect Eugene Vindman
November 22, 2024

Prince George's County Council Chair Jolene Ivey on the future of the new FBI headquarters and the candidates who could replace Senator-elect Angela Alsobrooks as county executive. Plus, Virginia Cong

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

D.C. GOP Chairman Patrick Mara on why a Trump presidency will be a good thing for the District. Plus, Ward 3 Councilmember Matt Frumin discusses on how city officials are preparing for another Trump a

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November 08, 2024

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WAMU's Election Night Special
November 06, 2024

Kojo and Tom were joined by by reporters from across the region providing context about the biggest local races

The Politics Hour: D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser on election night preparations and ranked choice voting
November 01, 2024

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser on the District's preparations ahead of election day and the inauguration Plus, the U.S. Supreme Court weighs in on Virginia purging suspected noncitizens from the voter rolls

The Politics Hour: Maryland's 6th congressional district candidates talk abortion rights, gun control, and the economy
October 25, 2024

We put a spotlight on Maryland's 6th congressional district race with both Democrat April McClain Delaney and Republican Neil Parrott joining the show. Plus, Virginia's 7th congressional district Repu

WAMU’s 2024 election call-in special with Kojo Nnamdi
October 24, 2024

Listeners joined Kojo and a panel of reporters for a election call-in special

The Politics Hour: Maryland's Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Angela Alsobrooks
October 18, 2024

Maryland U.S. Senate Democratic candidate Angela Alsobrooks on whats at stake in the race. Plus, Democratic candidate for Virginias 7th Congressional District Eugene Vindman and Washington City Pape

The Politics Hour: Metro GM Randy Clarke on fare evasion, the Circulator, and self-driving trains
October 11, 2024

Metro General Manager Randy Clarke explains what self-driving trains means for your morning commute and the Circulators demise means for Metro.

The Politics Hour: D.C. Councilmembers Christina Henderson and Montgomery County Councilmember Natali Fani-González
October 04, 2024

D.C. Councilmember Christina Henderson on changes to the emergency rental assistance program and the latest with the investigation into Ward 8 Councilmember Trayon White. Plus, Montgomery County Counc