The Politics Hour with Kojo Nnamdi

On The Politics Hour this week, D.C. Councilmember Robert White joins the show to discuss the SNAP snafu, ERAP, and D.C.'s crime lab.

And Maryland State Senator William Smith discusses the upcoming session and possible juvenile justice reforms.

Tune in at noon today to WAMU 88.5!

D.C. Councilmember Robert White on SNAP benefits, crime lab, and rental assistance At-Large D.C. Councilmember Robert White discusses SNAP and public safety. Plus, Maryland State Senator Will Smith on legislative priorities for the upcoming session.

It was a huge news week. And, on The Politics Hour, we are covering it all.

Virginia State Senate Majority Leader-elect Scott Surovell discusses what the proposed arena deal in Potomac Yard could mean for Alexandria and the General Assembly’s role in all of this.

Then, Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks weighs in on the latest FBI headquarters controversy.

Metro unveiled its budget earlier this week, proposing massive service cuts as a budget crisis looms. General Manager Randy Clarke joins the show to discuss.

Wizards and Caps' move to Virginia and Metro's budget crisis Virginia State Senator Scott Surovell on Alexandria's new sports arena and Metro GM Randy Clarke talks a looming budget crisis. Plus, Prince George County Executive Angela Alsobrooks on continung FBI headquarter fallout.

On this week's Politics Hour, Virginia House Delegate (and State Senator-elect) Danica Roem said she wants the Digital Gateway data center project vote that's scheduled to be voted on next week to be pushed to 2024.

"There's no way anyone can justify that this is ready for primetime. By the way, when I heard the argument that comes back to me, ‘This is a local land use issue, Danica, state government needs to stay out of it,’ I fundamentally disagree with that."

How will data centers and eliminating single-family zoning impact Virginia's housing supply? Virginia State Senator-elect Danica Roem on data centers and Virginia Democrats' big legislative plans. Plus, Alexandria Councilmember John Chapman on the elimination of single-family zoning.

ICYMI, D.C. Council Chair Phil Mendelson said on The Politics Hour this week that Mayor Muriel Bowser's latest crime bill may not be perfect, but he expects it to pass largely as it's written by early next year.

D.C. Council Chair Phil Mendelson on the Mayor's latest crime and policing bill D.C. Council Chair Phil Mendelson on the Mayor's most recent crime bill and teachers' contract negotiations. Plus, Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich talks gun laws, parking requirements, and increasing security at houses of worship.

Coming on The Politics Hour later today, D.C. Council Chair Phil Mendelson joins the show to talk about the Mayor's latest crime bill and the public hearing held this week. Plus, Monumental Sports is reportedly asking the District for $600 million to help renovate Capital One Arena. We ask the Chairman's thoughts.

And Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich weighs in on gun laws, parking, and his political future.

D.C. Council Chair Phil Mendelson on the Mayor's latest crime and policing bill D.C. Council Chair Phil Mendelson on the Mayor's most recent crime bill and teachers' contract negotiations. Plus, Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich talks gun laws, parking requirements, and increasing security at houses of worship.

Montgomery County officials are responding to an immigrant rights organization’s recent statements about the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict.

Montgomery County Council Vice President Andrew Friedson joins us later day to talk about the backlash.

FBI fallout and narrowly avoiding shutdown Sen. Mark Warner talks about the continued fallout of the FBI's headquarters move. Plus, WAMU reporter Morgan Baskin on new D.C. Council legislation and Montgomery County Councilmember Andrew Friedson on the local response to the Israel-Hamas war.

It was a jam-packed Politics Hour this week.

We were joined by Rep. Steny Hoyer to talk about the decision to bring the FBI HQ to Prince George’s County.

Chair of the VA Democratic Party and reporter Margaret Barthel discussed the VA elections.

Plus, Deshundra Jefferson told us how what she hopes to accomplish as the newly elected Chair of the Prince William County Board of Supervisors.

Democrats dominate Virginia elections as Maryland wins big with FBI headquarters Virginians went to the polls on Tuesday and voted to give Democrats full control of the General Assembly. Plus, U.S. officials choose the Greenbelt, Maryland site to be the new home of the FBI headquarters.

Nine more cannabis dispensary licenses will be awarded in Prince George’s County by the end of the year.

That has prompted the county council to propose a bill that would only allow dispensaries to operate in industrial zones, and not in highly visible commercial and retail areas.

It mirrors a bill passed in March restricting to***co shops.

On Friday’s The Politics Hour with Kojo Nnamdi, Council Vice Chair Wala Blegay weighed in.

"When we have concerns of loitering and crime or any of the concerns we have, it is always near a to***co and liquor store."

It's almost Election Day in Virginia, and control of the legislature is at stake All 140 seats in Virginia's General Assembly are on the ballot this year with residents heading to the polls next week. Plus, Prince George's County Council Vice Chair Wala Blegay explains why they are considering restricting where cannabis dispensaries can operate.

Control of Virginia's legislature is up for grabs as residents head to the polls next week. WAMU's Northern Virginia reporter Margaret Barthel gives us a preview of what’s at stake in this year's elections.

As more cannabis dispensaries open in Maryland, Prince George's County is weighing whether to restrict where they can operate. Prince George's County Council Vice Chair Wala Blegay joins Kojo and Tom to discuss the potential legislation and what it might mean for the cannabis industry in the county.

Tune in today at noon to WAMU 88.5!

It's almost Election Day in Virginia, and control of the legislature is at stake All 140 seats in Virginia's General Assembly are on the ballot this year with residents heading to the polls next week. Plus, Prince George's County Council Vice Chair Wala Blegay explains why they are considering restricting where cannabis dispensaries can operate.

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser has unveiled her latest crime bill to address increasing violent crime in the city. D.C. Attorney General Brian Schwalb joins the show to share his thoughts on the proposal and what it would mean for his office.

Plus, WAMU's Criminal Justice reporter Jenny Gathright discusses her recently published investigation into MPD's overtime problem.

D.C. Attorney General Brian Schwalb weighs in on the Mayor's latest public safety proposal D.C. Attorney Brian Schwalb on crime, social media, and wage theft. Plus, WAMU's Criminal Justice Reporter Jenny Gathright dives into MPD's overtime problems.

"The proposal our staff has brought forward actually doesn’t change any of that open space, doesn’t change the size of structures that can be built in our single family neighborhoods. What it changes is how those structures are used.”

Alexandria Mayor Justin Wilson explained why he believes the city's plan to make room for more housing is actually pretty modest.

Alexandria Mayor Justin Wilson on the debate over zoning for more housing Alexandria City Mayor Justin Wilson on eliminating single-family zoning. Plus, Montgomery County Council President Evan Glass on the debate over the tipped minium wage.

It's now Alexandria’s turn to debate how to zone for more housing. Mayor Justin Wilson joins the show to discuss.

Plus, the debate over eliminating the tipped minimum wage has gotten heated in Montgomery County. Council President Evan Glass takes a seat behind the mic for a conversation.

Join us on The Politics Hour with Kojo Nnamdi at noon today!

Alexandria Mayor Justin Wilson on the debate over zoning for more housing Alexandria City Mayor Justin Wilson on eliminating single-family zoning. Plus, Montgomery County Council President Evan Glass on the debate over the tipped minium wage.