The Politics Hour

Every Friday at noon, host Kojo Nnamdi and resident analyst Tom Sherwood connect you to your community through the lens of local and regional government and politics -- interviewing news-makers and delving beyond the headlines to help listeners understand how government actions affect their lives. More...

Recent Shows

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The Politics Hour

Friday, Oct 9, 2009 at 12:06 p.m.
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Tune is as we talk about the politics of gay marriage in D.C., transportation in Virginia and more.

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The Politics Hour

Friday, Oct 2, 2009 at 12:06 p.m.
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A bribery investigation sends shockwaves through the D.C. Council. The prospect of statewide speed cameras gives aggressive Maryland drivers the chills. And Virginia's gubernatorial candidates deploy new attack strategies to win over...

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The Politics Hour

Friday, Sep 25, 2009 at 12:06 p.m.
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Join us for our weekly review of the politics, policies, and personalities of the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia.

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The Politics Hour

Friday, Sep 18, 2009 at 12:06 p.m.
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Join us for our weekly review of the politics, policies, and personalities of the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia.

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The Politics Hour

Friday, Sep 11, 2009 at 12:06 p.m.
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Virginia candidates for hit the long final stretch of this year's election season. District and Maryland incumbents show off intimidating endorsements and warchests. Plus we ponder how post-September 11th security is affecting public spaces.

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The Politics Hour

Friday, Sep 4, 2009 at 12:06 p.m.
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Join us for our weekly review of the politics, policies, and personalities of the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia.

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The Politics Hour

Friday, Aug 28, 2009 at 12:06 p.m.
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The Politics Hour goes back to school - exploring the most pressing local education issues at the start of the new term. Join us for our weekly review of the politics, policies, and personalities of the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia.

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The Politics Hour

Friday, Aug 21, 2009 at 12:06 p.m.
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Tempers flare in the District over a local tennis facility. Virginians get ready for a fresh volley of budget cuts. And a federal judge rules that furloughs for Maryland employees are out of bounds. Join us for our weekly review of the...

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The Politics Hour

Friday, Aug 14, 2009 at 12:06 p.m.
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Metro officials fight off a string of public relations nightmares. Virginia lawmakers book tickets for a special summer session in Richmond. And D.C. residents debate the driving record of the city's chief executive. Join us for a "planes...

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The Politics Hour

Friday, Aug 7, 2009 at 12:06 p.m.
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Light-rail supporters in Maryland raise a glass to the future of the Purple Line project. The District picks up the tab -- temporarily -- when the mayor's old college fraternity comes to town. And tough times for Virginia's budget cancel...

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The Politics Hour

Friday, Jul 31, 2009 at 12:06 p.m.
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One is managing the District of Columbia and has his eyes on a second term. The other is wrapping up his tenure as governor of Virginia while balancing his new duties as chairman of the Democratic National Committee. But they're both...

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The Politics Hour

Friday, Jul 24, 2009 at 12:06 p.m.
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This is your government on a diet: D.C. may scrap an education watchdog. Maryland is contemplating furloughs for thousands of government works. And leaders across the region are scrambling to cut the fat from their budgets. Join us for our...

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The Politics Hour

Friday, Jul 17, 2009 at 12:06 p.m.
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A ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court could make it harder to prosecute accused drunk drivers. We find out why some Virginia lawmakers are calling for new rules to deal with forensic evidence. Plus, we explore fresh questions about ethics and...

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The Politics Hour

Friday, Jul 10, 2009 at 12:06 p.m.
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Fairfax County flirts with the idea of becoming a city. A romantic scandal involving a D.C. Council member ignites a new conversation about ethics and government contracts. And Maryland's governor woos Congress for a secondary stimulus...

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Simon Schama on the American Future (Rebroadcast)

Friday, Jul 3, 2009 at 12:06 p.m.
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History has a tendency to repeat itself. In his new book, Simon Schama delves into America's past conflicts over race, religion, immigration and war to put contemporary America into a historical context. Schama uses these debates to...

About

Following the axiom that "all politics is local," The Politics Hour allows listeners to hear from -- and speak with -- our region's elected officials, community activists, and business leaders. We connect the dots between events happening in Washington, D.C., and the statehouses in Annapolis and Richmond (along with the suburbs in between), revealing the links between seemingly unrelated political debates. It's a serious mandate for a show that doesn't take itself too seriously: The Politics Hour operates on the principle that politics can be fun.

Energized by listener calls and email during, before, or after the show, The Politics Hour encourages you to share your thoughts on the news of the week. Many great show topics and ideas come from the audience, and listener suggestions keep us on our toes and help to improve the quality of the discussion.

The Politics Hour builds on our long-running show, The D.C. Politics Hour. That program focused exclusively on the politics and personalities of the District of Columbia. In January 2008, we expanded our focus to include Maryland and Virginia coverage as well.
Whether you tune in for the local news-maker interviews or just to hear what Kojo and Tom will say next, we hope you'll join us for The Politics Hour, at noon every Friday, with an encore airing at 8 p.m., Friday evenings. To ensure you never miss it, consider subscribing to our podcast.

The Kojo Nnamdi Show is produced by member-supported WAMU 88.5 in Washington DC.