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The Politics Hour

Friday, Aug. 8, 2008 at 12:06 p.m. in DC Elections, Elections, Local Elections, Maryland Elections, Politics, The Politics Hour

Maryland Governor Martin O'Malley is talking-up his state's post-fossil fuel era. He joins us to discuss why he thinks ethanol and nuclear power are part of that future. Plus we meet the candidates for D.C. Council, representing Ward 2-...

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The Politics Hour

Friday, Aug. 1, 2008 at 12:06 p.m. in DC Elections, Elections, Local Elections, Politics, The Politics Hour, Virginia Elections

Virginia Democrats are talking up their prospects for big wins at the polls this November. Commonwealth Republicans, meanwhile, are scaling up local crackdowns on illegal immigration. We examine whether Virginia will have a significant...

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A Local Primary Primer: Voting in DC, MD and VA

Monday, Jan. 28, 2008 at 12:06 p.m. in DC Elections, Elections, Local Elections, Maryland Elections, Politics, Virginia Elections

Voters in the District, Maryland and Virginia take to the polls on February 12th to vote in Republican and Democratic primaries. We get a primer on what's at stake on election day, and look at what happens next -- how delegates are chosen...

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Politics Hour with Kojo and Jonetta

Friday, Jan. 25, 2008 at 12:06 p.m. in DC Elections, Elections, Local Elections, Maryland Elections, Politics, The Politics Hour

News flash for D.C. government workers: don't surf for porn on the taxpayer dime. We explore why nine District employees have been fired, and how city workers are spending their time. Plus, we debut our weekly regional coverage with a...

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DC Politics Hour with Kojo and Jonetta

Friday, Jan. 18, 2008 at 12:06 p.m. in DC Elections, Elections, Local Elections, Politics, The Politics Hour

The Fenty administration grapples with public pushback over its plan to close some public schools. We explore whether protesters can convince city leaders to make changes to the proposal. Join us for our weekly review of the politics...

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DC Politics Hour With Kojo and Jonetta

Friday, Jan. 11, 2008 at 12:06 p.m. in DC Elections, Elections, Local Elections, Politics, The Politics Hour

After the discovery of four girls' bodies in a Southeast rowhouse, city officials are scrambling to figure out how a troubled family slipped through the District's safety net. We get an update on the city's response from Administrator Dan...

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DC Politics Hour with Kojo and Jonetta

Friday, Jan. 4, 2008 at 12:06 p.m. in DC Elections, Elections, Local Elections, Politics, The Politics Hour

It's a new year in District politics, a time when public officials are busy making resolutions -- or should be. We consider which vows will be kept and which will be broken in 2008, and what it all means for the rest of us. Join us for...

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DC Politics Hour with Kojo and Jonetta

Friday, Dec. 21, 2007 at 12:06 p.m. in DC Elections, Elections, Local Elections, Politics, The Politics Hour

We look at the turf wars and tough choices that are part of the daily grind for Council Chairman Vincent Gray. Plus, we get intriguing insights from the city's new top lawyer. Join us for our weekly review of the politics, policies, and...

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Special Education in D.C.

Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2007 at 12:06 p.m. in DC Elections, Education, Elections, Local Elections, Politics

It was a revelation that surprised many D.C. officials: local special education students are being sent hundreds of miles away to a Massachusetts school that uses shock therapy as a form of discipline. But some critics say it was just...

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DC Politics Hour with Kojo and Jonetta

Friday, Dec. 14, 2007 at 12:06 p.m. in DC Elections, Elections, Local Elections, Politics, The Politics Hour

From a dramatic electoral victory to heated battles over education, we look at a year in the life of the mayor. Adrian Fenty joins us to defend his record and offer a glimpse at his top priorities for the year ahead. It's our weekly...

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