Politics

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The Politics Hour

Friday, Oct 19, 2012 at 12:06 p.m.
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Prince George's County Executive Rushern Baker (D) joins us in the studio.

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Shaping The City: A New Vision For Columbia, Md.

Thursday, Oct 18, 2012 at 12:06 p.m.
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Nearly 50 years after the founding of this integrated, planned community, Columbia, Md., has a new vision: high-rise buildings and a walkable, urban center. We explore what the changes will mean for Columbia’s unique character.

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The Dark Art Of Debate Dodges And Spin

Tuesday, Oct 16, 2012 at 1:06 p.m.
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As Barack Obama and Mitt Romney prepare for the second presidential debate, we examine the dark art of debate dodges and spins.

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Washington's Lesser-Known Memorials

Monday, Oct 15, 2012 at 1:06 p.m.
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Find out why there are memorials on federal land honoring victims of communism, a Czech patriot and women who died on the Titanic.

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Maryland Ballot Question 7: Las Vegas On The Potomac?

Monday, Oct 15, 2012 at 12:06 p.m.
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Kojo examines the most expensive campaign in Maryland history, and asks what a high-end casino at National Harbor would mean for Prince George's County and the region.

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"The Rational Southerner"

Tuesday, Oct 9, 2012 at 1:06 p.m.
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Kojo talks with political scientist Quentin Kidd about the evolution of partisanship in the South.

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The Politics Hour

Friday, Oct 5, 2012 at 12:06 p.m.
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The Nats are in the playoffs, and the Politics Hour crew is kicking it into overdrive.

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Free Speech: A Global Debate

Wednesday, Oct 3, 2012 at 12:06 p.m.
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An Internet video insulting the Prophet Muhammad sparked riots, but also an international debate about the limits of freedom of speech.

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A Cloudy Future For The War In Afghanistan

Tuesday, Oct 2, 2012 at 1:06 p.m.
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As violence ramps up in Afghanistan, U.S. officials signal plans to scale back ambitious plans for a peace deal with the Taliban.

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Your Turn

Wednesday, Sep 26, 2012 at 12:44 p.m.
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Weigh in on the presidential race, the Senate battle in Virginia, unrest in the Middle East, the NFL referee lockout, or anything else on your mind--it's your turn.

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"The Victory Lab"

Monday, Sep 24, 2012 at 1:06 p.m.
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Both major political parties are running high tech, data-driven experiments -- and you're the guinea pig.

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The Politics Hour

Friday, Sep 21, 2012 at 12:06 p.m.
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U.S. Rep. John Sarbanes (D-Md.) sits down with Kojo and Tom Sherwood in the studio.

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Public Vandalism Or Public Art?

Thursday, Sep 20, 2012 at 12:06 p.m.
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From illegal graffiti to large-scale, city commissioned murals, the District is home to a range of street art. We look at official and unofficial art on the walls and buildings around our region.

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Russia Expels USAID

Wednesday, Sep 19, 2012 at 12:06 p.m.
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After 20 years of working in Russia, the U.S. Agency for International Development is being expelled from the country.

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When Private Remarks Go Public: What's News In A Campaign?

Tuesday, Sep 18, 2012 at 1:06 p.m.
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In a campaign where access to candidates is limited, how should the news media handle comments intended only for select ears?

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