The Politics Hour with Kojo Nnamdi
Hosted by Kojo Nnamdi and Tom · WAMU 88.5
4.9from 67 ratings
- 132
- Episodes
- 28
- Transcribed
- 67
- Ratings
- Weekly
- Cadence
- 2024
- First episode
- 11M
- YouTube views
About The Politics Hour with Kojo Nnamdi
Join Kojo and resident analyst Tom Sherwood on Fridays at noon for our weekly review of the politics, policies and personalities in the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia. Each week Kojo and Tom help make sense of legislation, hold elected officials accountable and provide in-depth analysis of local issues and elections. The Politics Hour is also a vital forum for Washingtonians to engage directly with their local leaders.
- Publisher
- WAMU 88.5
- Category
- news
- Language
- en
- Explicit
- No
- First episode
- 19 Jan 2024
- Latest episode
- 23 Oct 2026
Latest episodes
28 of 132 episodes have a transcript.
23 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT
The Politics Hour: On the road in Prince George's with U.S. Sen. Angela Alsobrooks & Council Chair Krystal Oriadha
16 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT
The Politics Hour: What's next for East Potomac Park golf course and federal presence at D.C. schools
9 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT
The Politics Hour: D.C. Attorney General Brian Schwalb on going after 'extreme housing neglect'
Inside a recent episode
The Politics Hour: On the road in Prince George's with U.S. Sen. Angela Alsobrooks & Council Chair Krystal Oriadha
Published 23 Oct 2026 · Transcript excerpt
[…] I've got to follow that up very quickly by saying in this county and around the country, immigration, people, our immigrant neighbors, legal or otherwise, are scared like they've never been before. Would the Democrats make any difference if you control Congress? Oh, absolutely. I mean, I think it's not just our immigrant community, which by the way, he has attacked and who I think we're learning now the impact, the economic impact of his policies. I think all of us believe in the law. We believe the borders ought to be secure, but we also believe in the humanity of the people who are in our country and the absolute inhumanity and cruelty that our country has operated with. […]
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See plansWho has been a guest on The Politics Hour with Kojo Nnamdi
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- Angela Alsobrooks
- Krystal Oriadha
- Don Beyer
- Brooke Pinto
- Brian Schwalb
Reach and audience
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- YouTube views
- 10,864,104
- Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025
- Apple Podcasts (US)
- 4.8 / 5
- 44 ratings
- Spotify
- 5.0 / 5
- 23 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 86 / 100
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- Quality
- 79
- Social presence
- 97
- YouTube
- 93
- Engagement
- 92
Contact The Politics Hour with Kojo Nnamdi
- Guest appearances
- Does not typically book guests
Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.
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Questions about The Politics Hour with Kojo Nnamdi
Who hosts The Politics Hour with Kojo Nnamdi?
Kojo Nnamdi and Tom host the show. Published by WAMU 88.5.
How often do new episodes come out?
The show publishes weekly, based on its RSS feed.
Does The Politics Hour with Kojo Nnamdi take guests?
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