The Politics Hour with Kojo Nnamdi

The Politics Hour with Kojo Nnamdi


Latest Episodes

The Politics Hour: U.S. Senator Tim Kaine and D.C. Councilmember Kenyan McDuffie
December 20, 2024

D.C. Councilmember Kenyan McDuffie on recommending to expel Ward 8 councilmember Trayon White and what's next for the RFK Stadium site. Plus, a panel of local politics reporters talks 2024's top stori

The Politics Hour: Metro General Manager Randy Clarke on automated trains and increasing ridership
December 13, 2024

Metro General Manager Randy Clarke on the need to expand service, how automating trains saves money, and what a return-to-office mandate for federal workers could mean for Metro.

The Politics Hour: Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich and Alexandria Mayor Justin Wilson
December 06, 2024

Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich on why cutting federal agencies could mean a tax increase for county residents. Plus, Alexandria Mayor Justin Wilson talks about what he hopes is his lasting le

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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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