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WAMU's Northern Virginia Reporter Margaret Barthel breaks down Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger’s first week in the office.
January 22, 2026 at 7:32 PM
WAMU's Northern Virginia Reporter Margaret Barthel breaks down Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger’s first week in the office.
This week on The Politics Hour with Kojo Nnamdi, we’re joined by Governor Wes Moore to discuss how he’ll tackle Maryland's massive budget shortfall and why he’s excited about the Sphere coming to Prince George's County.
January 22, 2026 at 7:32 PM
This week on The Politics Hour with Kojo Nnamdi, we’re joined by Governor Wes Moore to discuss how he’ll tackle Maryland's massive budget shortfall and why he’s excited about the Sphere coming to Prince George's County.
Hundreds gathered at Pershing Park in Washington, D.C. for a rally and march on the one-year anniversary of President Donald Trump's inauguration. The crowd made their way to the White House and the Wilson Building before dispersing.
January 20, 2026 at 8:48 PM
Hundreds gathered at Pershing Park in Washington, D.C. for a rally and march on the one-year anniversary of President Donald Trump's inauguration. The crowd made their way to the White House and the Wilson Building before dispersing.
Scenes from Richmond, Virginia on Saturday as hundreds gathered to view the inauguration of Abigail Spanberger as Virginia’s first female governor.
January 17, 2026 at 9:53 PM
Scenes from Richmond, Virginia on Saturday as hundreds gathered to view the inauguration of Abigail Spanberger as Virginia’s first female governor.
Plus, Ward 2 D.C. Councilmember Brooke Pinto on why the Council is demanding answers from District police about its relationship with ICE .
January 15, 2026 at 10:47 PM
Plus, Ward 2 D.C. Councilmember Brooke Pinto on why the Council is demanding answers from District police about its relationship with ICE .
This Friday on The Politics Hour with Kojo Nnamdi, we're joined by Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich to discuss much-needed funding for school repairs.
January 15, 2026 at 10:47 PM
This Friday on The Politics Hour with Kojo Nnamdi, we're joined by Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich to discuss much-needed funding for school repairs.
Former at-large D-C councilmember Kenyan McDuffie is officially running for mayor. McDuffie made the announcement on social media this morning, touting his record in local politics over the last two decades.
January 14, 2026 at 4:07 PM
Former at-large D-C councilmember Kenyan McDuffie is officially running for mayor. McDuffie made the announcement on social media this morning, touting his record in local politics over the last two decades.
Governor Wes Moore says Maryland will face budget cuts in 2026. At the same time, he’s urging the state to remain ambitious about its long-term goals.
January 9, 2026 at 8:54 PM
Governor Wes Moore says Maryland will face budget cuts in 2026. At the same time, he’s urging the state to remain ambitious about its long-term goals.
Plus, Virginia's longest-serving House Delegate Vivian Watts gets behind the mic to talk about redistricting, Metro funding, and increasing the minimum wage.
January 8, 2026 at 10:09 PM
Plus, Virginia's longest-serving House Delegate Vivian Watts gets behind the mic to talk about redistricting, Metro funding, and increasing the minimum wage.
The Friday on The Politics Hour with Kojo Nnamdi, Maryland's new Speaker of the House Joseline Peña-Melnyk discusses federal job losses and the budget crisis.
January 8, 2026 at 10:09 PM
The Friday on The Politics Hour with Kojo Nnamdi, Maryland's new Speaker of the House Joseline Peña-Melnyk discusses federal job losses and the budget crisis.
Protestors gathered outside of the White House Saturday afternoon after President Donald Trump announced the large-scale military operation inside Venezuela that resulted in the capture of President Nicolas Maduro and his wife.
January 3, 2026 at 10:05 PM
Protestors gathered outside of the White House Saturday afternoon after President Donald Trump announced the large-scale military operation inside Venezuela that resulted in the capture of President Nicolas Maduro and his wife.
Friday on The Politics Hour with Kojo Nnamdi were joined by Prince George's County's Crystal Oriadha to discuss her new role as council chair.
December 19, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Friday on The Politics Hour with Kojo Nnamdi were joined by Prince George's County's Crystal Oriadha to discuss her new role as council chair.
New Montgomery County Council President Natali Fani-González joins to discuss her plans to protect the county's immigrant community.
December 4, 2025 at 5:31 PM
New Montgomery County Council President Natali Fani-González joins to discuss her plans to protect the county's immigrant community.
This week on The Politics Hour with Kojo Nnamdi, we ask Ward 4 D.C. councilmember Janeese Lewis George why she decided to jump into the race for mayor.
December 4, 2025 at 5:31 PM
This week on The Politics Hour with Kojo Nnamdi, we ask Ward 4 D.C. councilmember Janeese Lewis George why she decided to jump into the race for mayor.
This week on The Politics Hour with Kojo Nnamdi, we ask Ward 4 Councilmember Janeese Lewis George about her run for Mayor. We’re also joined by new Montgomery County council president Natali Faní-González to explain how she plans to help lead Maryland’s most populated county.
December 3, 2025 at 9:27 PM
This week on The Politics Hour with Kojo Nnamdi, we ask Ward 4 Councilmember Janeese Lewis George about her run for Mayor. We’re also joined by new Montgomery County council president Natali Faní-González to explain how she plans to help lead Maryland’s most populated county.
Two National Guard members have been shot near the White House in Washington, D.C. Wednesday afternoon, according to authorities. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem wrote on X that she was praying for two guardsmen who were shot. MPD says one suspect is in custody. buff.ly/F7m8h3D
November 26, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Two National Guard members have been shot near the White House in Washington, D.C. Wednesday afternoon, according to authorities. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem wrote on X that she was praying for two guardsmen who were shot. MPD says one suspect is in custody. buff.ly/F7m8h3D
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser says she won’t run for reelection next year, ending months of frenzied speculation about her future and setting the stage for a wide open race to replace her.
November 25, 2025 at 9:22 PM
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser says she won’t run for reelection next year, ending months of frenzied speculation about her future and setting the stage for a wide open race to replace her.
Co-founder Dave Silbert says if they can provide a break to families in terms of the cost of food, then they can can possibly make it through a tough time, “…and they can get back up on their feet.”
November 25, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Co-founder Dave Silbert says if they can provide a break to families in terms of the cost of food, then they can can possibly make it through a tough time, “…and they can get back up on their feet.”
Non profit “So What Else” says that over seven days, November 20-26, their locations in Maryland and D.C. aim to provide 30,000 holiday meals to local families.
November 25, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Non profit “So What Else” says that over seven days, November 20-26, their locations in Maryland and D.C. aim to provide 30,000 holiday meals to local families.