Elections

NPR's Ombudsman

Thursday, Jan 10, 2008 at 12:30 p.m.

It's one of the toughest jobs in any news organization. We talk with NPR's new ombudsman, Alicia Shepard, about how she handles the thousands of listener emails she gets every month, and take your questions about how public radio operates.

DC Politics Hour with Kojo and Jonetta

Friday, Jan 4, 2008 at 12:06 p.m.

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...

Historical (In)Accuracy on the Campaign Trail

Wednesday, Jan 2, 2008 at 1:06 p.m.

They say truth is the first casualty of war -- and that certainly seems true in the battle for primary voters in Iowa and New Hampshire. Whether it's the legacy of Presidents Reagan or Clinton or a candidate's "creative" interpretation...

Maryland Political Forecast

Wednesday, Jan 2, 2008 at 12:33 p.m.

What will 2008 mean to Maryland, her citizens, and her neighbors? From controversial primary fights to the slots referenda to a possible power struggle of education, we get an update on what to expect from the coming weeks or months.

Virginia Political Forecast

Wednesday, Jan 2, 2008 at 12:06 p.m.

What will 2008 bring to Virginia, her citizens, and her neighbors? Whether it is the General Assembly's reaction to Governor Kaine's budget or the impact of the Governor's high-profile endorsement of Barack Obama, we get an update on what...

DC Politics Hour with Kojo and Jonetta

Friday, Dec 21, 2007 at 12:06 p.m.

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...

Maryland's Voting Rights Controversy

Wednesday, Dec 19, 2007 at 1:06 p.m.

If you'll be 18 when election day rolls around in November, should you be allowed to participate in your state's primaries, even though you're only 17? Most states say "yes", though the Maryland Board of Elections recently said "no."...

Special Education in D.C.

Wednesday, Dec 19, 2007 at 12:06 p.m.

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...

The Internet and Presidential Elections

Tuesday, Dec 18, 2007 at 12:06 p.m.

Presidential candidates are scrambling to harness Facebook and Myspace. Youtube is changing the way debates look. and Ron Paul supporters are running a campaign without much guidance from the candidate. Nothing will ever be the same! Or...

DC Politics Hour with Kojo and Jonetta

Friday, Dec 14, 2007 at 12:06 p.m.

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...

DC Politics Hour with Kojo and Jonetta

Friday, Dec 7, 2007 at 12:06 p.m.

In an increasingly affluent city, the challenge of helping the homeless is more political than ever. We look at how one D.C. neighborhood is grappling with the balance between humanitarianism and homeowners' rights. Plus, we explore the...

The Next Mayor of Baltimore?

Thursday, Sep 6, 2007 at 12:06 p.m.

What's on the mind of Baltimore City voters as they head to polls Tuesday to choose their candidate in the Democratic Mayoral primary? Experts join Kojo to explore the issues facing the field of seven candidates, and share insight into...

Virginia Politics Hour

Wednesday, Sep 5, 2007 at 12:06 p.m.

U.S. Senator John Warner's decision to retire is setting off a chain-reaction in the Old Dominion, as leaders in both parties start positioning themselves for November 2008. Meanwhile find out how state & local elections in November 2007...

Election Round-Up

Wednesday, Nov 8, 2006 at 12:06 p.m.

The campaigns are done, but the real political battles are just about to start. We take a post-election look at the winners, the losers, and what it all means for politics in our region.

The "Art" of Negative Campaigning

Tuesday, Nov 7, 2006 at 1:06 p.m.

With hundreds of new ads debuting across the country as election day approaches, it can be hard to determine fact from fiction. We look at the long history of negative campaigning in American politics -- from the presidency of Thomas...

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