Saying Goodbye To The Kojo Nnamdi Show
On this last episode, we look back on 23 years of joyous, difficult and always informative conversation.
Primaries shake up the general election lineup in Virginia. A crucial player in the District’s fight against HIV/AIDS suddenly resigns. And Montgomery County looks at branding its public school curriculum. 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
- Natwar Gandhi Chief Financial Officer, District of Columbia
- Isiah Leggett Montgomery County Executive (D)
Politics Hour Extra
“The law requires me to manage the finances of the city, no matter where they are,” said D.C. Chief Financial Officer Natwar Gandhi in response to questions about whether he has the right to take control of the D.C. Housing Authority’s financial operations and staff:
Montgomery County Executive, Ike Leggett, talks about his county’s budget challenges surrounding education issues:
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