Virginia

The Politics Hour

Friday, Jan 4, 2013 at 12:06 p.m.

We chat with two local leaders on the front lines of high-profile battles: D.C. Schools Chancellor Kaya Henderson and U.S. Rep. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.)

Mapping Virginia (Rebroadcast)

Thursday, Dec 27, 2012 at 12:06 p.m.

Our region's early history through a new book featuring the most extensive map collection of Virginia's first 300 years.

The Politics Hour

Friday, Dec 21, 2012 at 12:06 p.m.

Former D.C. Council Member William Lightfoot (I-At Large) and U.S. Rep. Donna Edwards (D-Md.) join the Politics Hour crew.

An Oyster Renaissance On The Chesapeake

Wednesday, Dec 12, 2012 at 12:06 p.m.

We talk with one of the bay's oyster farms, a chef and people working to restore the Chesapeake's oyster population, and learn about why they play such crucial role for the overall health of the bay.

Risk, Rising Seas And Regional Coastlines

Thursday, Dec 6, 2012 at 12:06 p.m.

How local beachfront communities are preparing for the worst, and whether those efforts are enough in an increasingly unpredictable climate.

The Politics Hour

Outgoing Virginia Democratic Party Chairman Brian Moran and D.C. Council Member Kenyan McDuffie (D-Ward 5) join us in the studio.

Mapping Virginia

Thursday, Nov 29, 2012 at 1:06 p.m.

Our region's early history through a new book featuring the most extensive map collection of Virginia's first 300 years.

Election 2013: A Virginia GOP Shake-up

Wednesday, Nov 28, 2012 at 12:06 p.m.

Virginia Lt. Gov. Bill Bolling (R) announced today that he's suspending his campaign for governor in 2013. We examine what this means for the election and the future of his party.

HOT Lanes, Hot Mess?

Tuesday, Nov 20, 2012 at 1:06 p.m.

Last weekend, "high occupancy toll lanes" -- commonly called HOT Lanes-- came to the Virginia side of the Capital Beltway. What some hail as the roads of the future, others aren't so sure about.

The Politics Hour

U.S. Rep. Gerald Connolly (D-Va.) and D.C. Council member-elect Davis Grosso (I- At-Large) join us in the studio.

Election 2012: Analyzing The Results

An early look at the results of Tuesday's election and what they mean both for the Washington region and the rest of the country.

Virginia Ballot Initiatives

Monday, Nov 5, 2012 at 12:45 p.m.

We'll also check in with WAMU reporter Michael Pope for insight into Virginia's ballot initiatives.

The Politics Hour

Our conversation with the at-large candidates for the D.C. Council continues with less than a week to Election Day.

Hurricane Sandy: Weather Update And The Region's Roads

Monday, Oct 29, 2012 at 1:06 p.m.

We get an update on emerging weather patterns and conditions on Maryland, Virginia and D.C. roads.

The Politics Hour

Kojo and Tom Sherwood chat with a group of candidates competing for at-large seats on the D.C. Council.

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