Local officials confront complex math equations. Montgomery County officials get cracking on broken budgets. Virginia’s incoming governor tries to cobble together a new formula to turn around the Commonwealth’s economic fortunes. And D.C. public schools get a better grade on a federal report card. Join us for our weekly review of the politics, policies, and personalities of the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia.

Guests

  • Tom Sherwood Resident Analyst; NBC 4 reporter; and Columnist for the Current Newspapers
  • Bill Turque Reporter, The Washington Post
  • Donald Hense Chairman of Board, Friendship Public Charter School
  • Isiah Leggett Montgomery County Executive (D)

Politics Hour Extra ###

Friendship Public Charter School Chairman Donald Hense discusses the need for the daily presence of law enforecement officials at the Minnesota Avenue and other metro stations when schools let out.

“The main thing in politics is that if you select somebody who is your buddy to do something, he or she better well do a good job” Tom Sherwood

Kojo, Tom and Bill discuss contracting, cronyism and why everyone knows everyone in DC Politics.

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