Saying Goodbye To The Kojo Nnamdi Show
On this last episode, we look back on 23 years of joyous, difficult and always informative conversation.
Virginia takes center stage in national debates about health care and immigration. Summer jobs play a starring role in a clash between Mayor Fenty and the D.C. Council. A marquee Republican endorses a minor character in Maryland’s race for governor. 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
- Chris Van Hollen U.S. House of Representatives (D-Maryland, 8th District); Chairman, Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee
- Mary Cheh Member, D.C. Council (D-Ward 3); Chair, Committee on Government Operations and the Environment
- Jonathan Mummolo Reporter, The Washington Post
Politics Hour Extra
D.C. Councilmember (D-Ward 3) and Chair of the Committee on Government Operations and the Environment Mary Cheh answers callers’ questions about the voting process in the city’s upcoming elections, including access for the blind and concerns about same-day voter registration:
Washington Post reporter Jonathan Mummolo shares his perspective on how the race for Prince George’s County Executive is shaping up. He says it looks like it’s neck-and-neck between Rushern Baker, who The Washington Post endorsed earlier this week, and PG County Sheriff Michael Jackson:
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