The Life — And Tragic Death — Of Bijan Ghaisar
It's been two years since an unarmed man, 25-year-old Bijan Ghaisar, was shot and killed by police in Fairfax County. Kojo sits down with Bijan's family to discuss their quest for answers.
Rep. Donna Edwards at a campaign event.
The superintendent of Montgomery County Public Schools steps down in Maryland. Another Arlington County Board member declines to run for reelection, setting up large turnover in elections later this year. And a leading candidate for the D.C. Council is forced to explain why he’s never voted in local election. 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
- Donna Edwards Member, U.S. House of Representatives (D-MD, 4th Congressional District)
- Mark Plotkin Political analyst, WTOP
- Joshua Burch Founder, Neighbors United for DC Statehood
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