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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.
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 5:34 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 5:34 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.
Plus, former House Delegate and member of Gov.-elect Spanberger's transition team David Ramadan breaks down the challenges ahead for the new governor.
November 20, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Plus, former House Delegate and member of Gov.-elect Spanberger's transition team David Ramadan breaks down the challenges ahead for the new governor.
U.S. Representative James Walkinshaw joins Kojo and Tom to discuss federal cuts, redistricting, and what it all means for the future of Virginia.
November 20, 2025 at 7:07 PM
U.S. Representative James Walkinshaw joins Kojo and Tom to discuss federal cuts, redistricting, and what it all means for the future of Virginia.
This week on the Politics Hour, Kojo and Tom are joined by U.S. Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA) and Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) to discuss the end of the federal shutdown.
November 13, 2025 at 6:25 PM
This week on the Politics Hour, Kojo and Tom are joined by U.S. Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA) and Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) to discuss the end of the federal shutdown.
Nonprofits and other groups that supply food and organize food distribution stepped up their efforts with giveaways that specifically served federal employees during the government shutdown. Here is a look back at some of the scenes.
November 13, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Nonprofits and other groups that supply food and organize food distribution stepped up their efforts with giveaways that specifically served federal employees during the government shutdown. Here is a look back at some of the scenes.
This week on the Politics Hour, Kojo and Tom are joined by U.S. Senators Tim Kaine and Chris Van Hollen to discuss the end of the federal shutdown. Plus, D.C. Councilmember Kenyan McDuffie on what his political future may hold.
Tune in to WAMU 88.5 Friday at noon!
Tune in to WAMU 88.5 Friday at noon!
November 12, 2025 at 9:48 PM
This week on the Politics Hour, Kojo and Tom are joined by U.S. Senators Tim Kaine and Chris Van Hollen to discuss the end of the federal shutdown. Plus, D.C. Councilmember Kenyan McDuffie on what his political future may hold.
Tune in to WAMU 88.5 Friday at noon!
Tune in to WAMU 88.5 Friday at noon!
In a statement, Sen. Kaine said he supported the deal because of promised protections for federal workers, including back pay for those on furlough, reinstatement for federal employees laid off during the shutdown, and protections against future large-scale reductions-in-force.
November 10, 2025 at 5:38 PM
In a statement, Sen. Kaine said he supported the deal because of promised protections for federal workers, including back pay for those on furlough, reinstatement for federal employees laid off during the shutdown, and protections against future large-scale reductions-in-force.
VA Lt. Gov-elect Ghazala Hashmi discusses what's next after her historic win and Senate Majority Leader Scott Surovell on what a Democratic romp means for redistricting.
November 6, 2025 at 11:07 PM
VA Lt. Gov-elect Ghazala Hashmi discusses what's next after her historic win and Senate Majority Leader Scott Surovell on what a Democratic romp means for redistricting.
This week on The Politics Hour with Kojo Nnamdi, we're joined by VPAP founder David Poole and WAMU's Northern Virginia reporter Margaret Barthel to break down Virginia Democrats' big night.
November 6, 2025 at 11:07 PM
This week on The Politics Hour with Kojo Nnamdi, we're joined by VPAP founder David Poole and WAMU's Northern Virginia reporter Margaret Barthel to break down Virginia Democrats' big night.
Ward 4 Councilmember Janeese Lewis George has begun telling people she plans to run for mayor next year, according to several sources familiar with these discussions. That would make her the first major candidate to declare for the 2026 race, ending months of speculation about her future plans.
November 6, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Ward 4 Councilmember Janeese Lewis George has begun telling people she plans to run for mayor next year, according to several sources familiar with these discussions. That would make her the first major candidate to declare for the 2026 race, ending months of speculation about her future plans.
This week on The Politics Hour with Kojo Nnamdi, Todd Zwillich of The 1A show jumps into the host chair to help us break down Virginia's Democrats' huge night in Tuesday's statewide elections. We will be joined by some of the big winners!
November 5, 2025 at 8:40 PM
This week on The Politics Hour with Kojo Nnamdi, Todd Zwillich of The 1A show jumps into the host chair to help us break down Virginia's Democrats' huge night in Tuesday's statewide elections. We will be joined by some of the big winners!
