Saying Goodbye To The Kojo Nnamdi Show
On this last episode, we look back on 23 years of joyous, difficult and always informative conversation.
Same-sex couples in the District get an early Christmas present, as the D.C. Council passes gay marriage legislation. Top officials at Metro get a lump of coal in their stocking, as heads roll at the transit agency. And the Virginia’s governor-elect gets busy making New Year’s resolutions. Join us for our weekly review of the politics, policies, and personalities of the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia.
Guests
- Tom Sherwood Resident Analyst; NBC 4 reporter; and Columnist for the Current Newspapers
- Donna Edwards Member, U.S. House of Representatives (D-MD, 4th Congressional District)
- Shannon Hader Director, HIV/AIDS Administration, District of Columbia Department of Health
Politics Hour Extra
Donna Edwards discusses a possible primary challenge from Prince George’s State Attorney Glenn Ivey. Ivey appeared on the Politics Hour on December 4, 2009:
Rep. Edwards (D-MD) talks about this week’s developments in the health care reform debate. Edwards, a public option supporter, said she believes a government-run plan may re-emerge in conference should the Senate pass legislation before Christmas.
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