The Politics Hour with Kojo Nnamdi

The Politics Hour with Kojo Nnamdi


Latest Episodes

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

The Politics Hour: Virginia’s Republican and Democratic party chairs talk early voting and local races
September 27, 2024

The chairs of Virginias Republican and Democratic parties, Rich Anderson and Susan Swecker, talk early voting and congressional races. Plus, Maryland Matters reporter Will Ford on the Maryland Senate

The Politics Hour: U.S. Attorney for D.C. Matthew Graves talks dropping crime rates and prosecuting dangerous drivers
September 20, 2024

U.S. Attorney for D.C. Matthew Graves on violent crime, the investigation into D.C. Councilmember Trayon White, and January 6th indictments. Plus, WAMU reporter Margaret Barthel is live from the polls

The Politics Hour: Tune in Friday at noon for U.S. Senator Tim Kaine and D.C. Councilmember Brianne Nadeau
September 13, 2024

Sen. Tim Kaine talks possible federal shutdown and his re-election campagin. Plus, pollster Mileah Kromer on the Maryland Senate race and D.C. Councilmember Brianne Nadeau weighs in on D.C.s troubled

The Politics Hour: "Back to School" week with PGCPS Superintendent Millard House II & DCPS Chancellor Lewis Ferebee
September 06, 2024

DCPS Chancellor Lewis Ferebee talks school renovations, fentanyl, and cell phone policies. Plus, PGCPS Superintendent Millard House weighs in on late buses and student safety.

The Politics Hour: MoCo Executive Marc Elrich talks cell phone bans in schools
August 30, 2024

Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich on the schools new cell phone policy and the competitive Marylands 6th Congressional District race. Plus, Washington City Papers Alex Koma on the political f

The Politics Hour: D.C. Council Chair Phil Mendelson discusses Trayon White’s arrest
August 23, 2024

D.C. Council Chairman Phil Mendelson reacts to the arrest of Trayon White. Plus, Prince William County Board Chair Deshundra Jefferson takes us behind-the-scenes at the Democratic National Convention.

The Politics Hour: Chairman Jeff McKay on Fairfax County’s data center debate
August 02, 2024

Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Chairman Jeff McKay talks data center regulations, schools, crime, and Metro. Plus, Washington Informers Richard Elliott breaks down next weeks special election i