The Politics Hour with Kojo Nnamdi
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<p>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.</p>
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Recent Episodes
August 7, 2026
The Politics Hour: MD redistricting, VA primaries, and one year since Trump's MPD takeover
Host Kojo Nnamdi interviews Virginia Senate Majority Leader Scott Surovell and D.C. Police Union President Gregg Pemberton about redistricting, primaries, and federalized policing.
July 31, 2026
The Politics Hour: Montgomery County pauses data centers and D.C.’s likely new councilmember Oye Owolewa
Host Kojo Nnamdi interviews D.C. Shadow Representative Oye Owolewa and Montgomery County Councilmember Shebra Evans about local politics and policy.
July 24, 2026
The Politics Hour: House Republicans take aim at D.C. taxes and the Smithsonian
Host Kojo Nnamdi interviews Council Chair Phil Mendelson and Congressman James Walkinshaw about D.C. tax legislation and Smithsonian critiques, gaining insights into local governance and national institutions.
123 total episodes available with 19 transcripts
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- What is The Politics Hour with Kojo Nnamdi?
<p>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.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
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