Carol Schwartz at the 1998 Pride Parade.
After five runs –and losses– for D.C. mayor, longtime political fixture Carol Schwartz is sharing the story behind from her personal and professional triumphs and challenges. In her new 744-page memoir “Quite A Life! From Defeat to Defeat … and Back,” Schwartz recalls her turbulent childhood in Midland, Texas, and her political awakening in Washington, D.C. Kojo sits down with Schwartz to discuss her darkest moments and what inspired her return to the campaign trail year after year.
New proposed legislation threatens some of the power D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser exercises over education in the District. Rep. Jamie Raskin is running for a second term in Congress, pledging to protect Maryland's air and federal workers. They both join us in studio.
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One year after Hurricane Maria struck Puerto Rico, we look at how the local community responded and continues to provide storm relief.
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