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

http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2007-03-23/dc-politics-hour-kojo-and-jonetta

DC Politics Hour with Kojo and Jonetta

Friday, Mar 23, 2007 at 12:06 p.m.
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The new link between voting rights and the District's gun ban: advocates howl over the latest twist in the fight on Capitol Hill. Plus, fur flies over plans to create more dog parks for the District. Join us for our weekly review of the...

http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2007-03-16/dc-politics-hour-kojo-and-jonetta

DC Politics Hour with Kojo and Jonetta

Friday, Mar 16, 2007 at 12:06 p.m.
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We look at the debate over "packing heat," as gun control advocates respond to the ruling against D.C.'s gun ban. Plus, we hear from a key player in the billion-dollar fight over school repairs. Join us for our weekly review of the...

http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2007-03-09/dc-politics-hour-kojo-and-jonetta

DC Politics Hour with Kojo and Jonetta

Friday, Mar 9, 2007 at 12:06 p.m.
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It's a sour note for local clubs, as owners protest plans to bring the House of Blues to the District. Plus, one member of the City Council dreams of D.C.'s low-fat future, with a new bill that would require calorie counts on chain...

http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2007-03-02/dc-politics-hour-kojo-and-jonetta

DC Politics Hour with Kojo and Jonetta

Friday, Mar 2, 2007 at 12:06 p.m.
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We mark the anniversary of a U Street homicide and look at the politics of murder investigations. Plus, we consider what can be done to help a D.C. hospital on life support. Join us for our weekly review of the politics, policies, and...

http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2007-02-23/dc-politics-hour-kojo-and-jonetta

DC Politics Hour with Kojo and Jonetta

Friday, Feb 23, 2007 at 12:06 p.m.
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Catch up with a "city on the move." We'll explore plans to make D.C. streets safer for pedestrians and kids. Plus, we'll talk with Council Chairman Vincent Gray. Join us for our weekly review of the politics, policies, and personalities...

http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2007-02-16/dc-politics-hour-kojo-and-jonetta

DC Politics Hour with Kojo and Jonetta

Friday, Feb 16, 2007 at 12:06 p.m.
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Residents get steamed over the city's snow response, while supporters of voting rights hope for a warm reception on Capitol Hill. And activists turn up the heat on neighborhood traffic woes. Join us for our weekly review of the politics...

http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2007-02-09/dc-politics-hour-kojo-and-jonetta

DC Politics Hour with Kojo and Jonetta

Friday, Feb 9, 2007 at 12:06 p.m.
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The new mayor joins us to take stock of his first month in office. Plus, we find out why a city smoking ban could soon extend to your car. Join us for our weekly review of the politics, policies, and personalities of the District of...

http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2007-02-02/dc-politics-hour-kojo-and-jonetta

DC Politics Hour with Kojo and Jonetta

Friday, Feb 2, 2007 at 12:06 p.m.
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Bridging a social divide: why one member of the City Council is proposing a multicultural center for African-Americans and Hispanics. Plus, we check the city's temperature and gauge its financial health. Join us for our weekly review of...

http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2007-01-26/dc-politics-hour-kojo-and-jonetta

DC Politics Hour with Kojo and Jonetta

Friday, Jan 26, 2007 at 12:06 p.m.
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Meet D.C.'s go-to guy for questions about everything from vacant properties to rat infestations. Plus, we talk with the man who overhauled Chicago's public schools and get his take on D.C.'s education debate. Join us for our weekly...

http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2007-01-19/dc-politics-hour-kojo-and-jonetta

DC Politics Hour with Kojo and Jonetta

Friday, Jan 19, 2007 at 12:06 p.m.
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City leaders grapple with education, this season's political football. Plus, we look at the economic competition between D.C. and the suburbs. Join us for our weekly review of the politics, policies, and personalities of the District of...

http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2007-01-12/dc-politics-hour-kojo-and-jonetta

DC Politics Hour with Kojo and Jonetta

Friday, Jan 12, 2007 at 12:06 p.m.
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The race is on as the new political season gets underway. City Council members jockey for control as Mayor Fenty tries to rein in government with a plan for his first hundred days in office. Join us for our weekly review of the politics...

http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2007-01-05/dc-politics-hour-kojo-and-jonetta

DC Politics Hour with Kojo and Jonetta

Friday, Jan 5, 2007 at 12:06 p.m.
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We jump into the schoolyard brawl over education with the new mayor and the new head of the school board. Plus, we look at who's getting passing marks and who's getting failing grades as the new city leadership takes shape. Join us for...

http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2006-12-29/dc-politics-hour-kojo-and-jonetta-rebroadcast

DC Politics Hour with Kojo and Jonetta (Rebroadcast)

Friday, Dec 29, 2006 at 12:06 p.m.
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He started as the "financial guy with the bowtie" and became one of the most powerful politicians in city history. As Mayor Anthony Williams passes the baton, we talk with him about the road he's traveled -- and his political legacy in...

http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2006-12-22/dc-politics-hour-kojo-and-jonetta

DC Politics Hour with Kojo and Jonetta

Friday, Dec 22, 2006 at 12:06 p.m.
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The good, the bad, and the absurd of the year in politics. From electoral antics to community clashes, we look at the best of 2006 and get predictions for 2007. Join us for our weekly review of the politics, policies, and personalities of...

http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2006-12-15/dc-politics-hour-kojo-and-jonetta

DC Politics Hour with Kojo and Jonetta

Friday, Dec 15, 2006 at 12:06 p.m.
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We look at the challenge of housing the homeless as some neighborhoods resist new shelters. Plus, we hear from a departing member of the City Council on what she's accomplished -- and what's still left to be done. Join us for our weekly...

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.