Local Elections

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Electronic Voting Update

Tuesday, Jan 22, 2008 at 12:06 p.m.
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New technology was supposed to bring us a streamlined, paperless voting system. But in Maryland, Governor Martin O'Malley is pushing for the state to move away from touch-screen voting and toward a system of paper ballots and optical...

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DC Politics Hour with Kojo and Jonetta

Friday, Jan 18, 2008 at 12:06 p.m.
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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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VA Senator Jim Webb

Monday, Jan 14, 2008 at 12:06 p.m.
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Ever since he hit the campaign trail in his son's combat boots, Virginia Senator Jim Webb has been a man to watch. As he marks his first anniversary in office, Senator Webb joins Kojo to talk about Iraq, incarceration, and how his...

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DC Politics Hour With Kojo and Jonetta

Friday, Jan 11, 2008 at 12:06 p.m.
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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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NPR's Ombudsman

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

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DC Politics Hour with Kojo and Jonetta

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

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

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Virginia Political Forecast

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

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DC Politics Hour with Kojo and Jonetta

Friday, Dec 21, 2007 at 12:06 p.m.
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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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Maryland's Voting Rights Controversy

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

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Special Education in D.C.

Wednesday, Dec 19, 2007 at 12:06 p.m.
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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.
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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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DC Politics Hour with Kojo and Jonetta

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

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The Next Mayor of Baltimore?

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

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Virginia Politics Hour

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

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