One year ago, two Jewish staffers were fatally shot outside the Capital Jewish Museum. The tragedy came as part of record high antisemitic attacks on Jews in the region and the country.

City lawmakers have been debating whether to implement more stringent youth curfews in D.C., following so-called “teen takeovers” that have prompted concerns about public safety. Some young people feel proponents are missing the bigger picture.

For the first time in 12 years, Mayor Muriel Bowser won't be on the ballot in DC's primary on June 16. WAMU breaks down what's at stake in the race to replace her in our 2026 Voter Guide. buff.ly/DzQU80H

We all know Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of summer. For this week’s Get Out There,WAMU’s Matt Blitz is bringing us his favorite quirky road trips that are easy drives from our region. buff.ly/CDAGKbx

Friday on The Politics Hour with Kojo Nnamdi, City Cast DC's Michael Schaffer breaks down the first public poll in the D.C's Mayor's race.

Coming up Friday on The Politics Hour, we'll break down the first public poll on the upcoming D.C. mayoral race. We'll also check in with Virginia delegate Paul Krizek to talk about governor Abigail Spanberger's veto of his bill to set up a retail cannabis market in the commonwealth.

The leading contenders for D.C. mayor are sparring over public safety, even though they share many of the same positions. So where are Ward 4 Councilmember Janeese Lewis George and former Councilmember Kenyan McDuffie the same, and where are they different?

Virginia recorded one of the steepest declines in overdose deaths nationwide over the past year. But spending reductions in Medicaid, one of the largest payers for addiction and mental health treatment in the U.S., could significantly disrupt substance use treatment programs. buff.ly/L8w2xFp

Maryland's Preakness Stakes took place this past weekend at Laurel Park just outside of Prince George's County, the first time in 118 years the second leg of horse racing's Triple Crown was not run at Baltimore's Pimlico Race Course.

Every week after the Politics Hour, we're keeping our guests in the hot seat for one more question. On this week's "One More Question," we asked Ward 3 D.C. Councilmember Matt Frumin why family homelessness in the District has gone up by nearly 16% in the last year.

Alexandria Diggs, a former educator, started Lou’s Buns in her kitchen after school during the pandemic. Her grassroots development has expanded into a full time storefront at L’Enfant Plaza. buff.ly/x0gTagy

Maryland is grappling how to deal with the legacy of a former reform school for Black youth after 200 graves were uncovered near the site last year. buff.ly/DbQeecN

WAMU arts and culture reporter Darryl C. Murphy tried five of the year’s new restaurants – ones that are helping to keep D.C.’s dining scene alive. buff.ly/fQRLRCS

Governor Wes Moore is poised to sign a bill that incentivizes mixed use development around transit stations in Maryland. What will that mean for stations being built along the Purple Line in Montgomery and Prince George’s Counties? buff.ly/3ogcTmw

Ward 3 D.C. Councilmember Matt Frumin now joins us. He says he was "pretty strongly in favor" of the emergency enhanced youth curfew bill that would have taken effect asap. He says he's concerned about federal backlash and another MPD takeover.

VA Sen. Majority Leader Scott Surovall remains hopeful that Virginia Democrats can pick up several seats in the midterms, even without redistricting. "I think we have a chance to take 9 to 10 seats if Trump keeps coming after Virginians."

VA. Sen. Majority Leader Scott Surovell now joins the show. He says the Hail Mary effort to get the U.S. Supreme Court to reinstate the new congressional maps is unlikely. "Given the ideological makeup of the court, I'm not optimistic."

WAMU's MD reporter Jenny Abamu says on the Politics Hour MD Sen. Prez Bill Ferguson is now considering taking up redistricting for 2 reasons: the Supreme Court gutting Voting Rights Act & need for Gov. Moore's endorsement. Says it will not happen before primaries; too little time & too many steps

We are live on The Politics Hour with WAMU's MD reporter Jenny Abamu. Later, VA Senate Majority Leader Scott Surovell and Ward 3 D.C. Councilmember Matt Frumin will join us. Tune in and call in with your questions -800-433-8850 buff.ly/iKzfWdZ

Friday on The Politics Hour with Kojo Nnamdi, Virginia Senate Majority Leader Scott Surovell weighs in on the last ditch effort to save Virginia’s redistricting efforts while

D.C.'s mental health services for students could massively change under Mayor Muriel Bowser's budget proposal. But educators and advocates say her plans could rob students of vital resources.

Friday on The Politics Hour, we ask Ward 3 D.C. Councilmember Matt Frumin why homelessness is ticking up in the District and why his ward could decide the mayoral race.

D.C.'s mental health services for students could massively change under Mayor Muriel Bowser's budget proposal. But educators and advocates say her plans could rob students of vital resources.

As the mayoral race hurtles toward the June primary, the leading candidates are courting votes east of the Anacostia River. What do residents in ward 7 and 8 want to see from the city's next leader? buff.ly/xkUm2BJ

Every week after the Politics Hour, we're keeping our guests in the hot seat for one more question. On Friday, we asked Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich for his take on a proposal to put law enforcement officers back in county high schools.

Maryland Secretary of Health Meena Seshamani explains changes to Maryland’s vaccine policies under the recently adopted Vax Act.

The WNBA season tips off this month after a year of record growth for the league — from surging TV ratings to a historic new labor agreement that dramatically raises player pay and benefits. The Washington Mystics enter the new era with a team very different from years past.https://buff.ly/yPm6DR2

This Prince George's county lobbyist and state delegate is testing the direction of the revolving door as he runs for Congress in Maryland's 5th Congressional district. His candidacy opens up a host of questions that experts say the law has yet to address. buff.ly/t8P3dF7

Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich joins the show. He's pushing for a 6% property tax hike, arguing it's essential to fund the services & programs county residents expect. The Council is against it. "It’s kinda weird not willing to fund [all the services] we have in the budget," Elrich says

WAMU's MD reporter, Jenny Abamu, joins the show to break down the big MD-5 race to replace long-time Prince George's County Congressman Steny Hoyer. Despite retirement, Jenny says Hoyer holds a lot of sway & has thrown his support behind former staffer & current MD. State. Sen. Adrian Boafo

We are live on The Politics Hour with Rep. Suhas Subramanyam reacting to the VA Supreme Court blocking redistricting efforts. He calls the ruling "outrageous," & it denies VA voters' will. "That's why we need federal legislation," he says, to stop gerrymandering nationally. buff.ly/iMIbpuy

Friday on The Politics Hour with Kojo Nnamdi, we are joined by Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich to discuss the battle over tax hikes.

D.C.'s upper northwest neighborhoods are full of highly engaged voters who tend to decide local elections. How are the top mayoral candidates trying to win Ward 3 over?

The ward’s moderate voters may be inclined to back former Councilmember Kenyan McDuffie, given their past support for Mayor Muriel Bowser. But will enough be itching for change to support Ward 4 Councilmember Janeese Lewis George instead? buff.ly/GZaBdEe

Ward 5 D.C. Councilmember Zachary Parker is discussing why he's against youth curfews. He says bad actors should be held accountable, but painting a broad brush to say they can’t go to sections of the city is wrong.

Clark Mercer said he was "confident" that when D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser, VA Gov. Abigail Spanberger, and MD Gov. Wes Moore met recently, they discussed a speeding-ticket agreement that would require drivers who get tickets in other states to pay them.

Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments is an organization working with 24 jurisdictions to face the region’s biggest challenges. Executive Director Clark Mercer says the federal cuts over the past year are an “existential crisis” with the region struggling to keep people here to live & work

We are now live on the Politics Hour with Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments' Executive Director Clark Mercer. Later, we talk to Ward 5 D.C. Councilmember Zachary Parker. Tune in now and call in with your questions... 800-433-8850! buff.ly/dPrY7xF

As Earth Month closes out, we celebrate those people in the D.C. region for whom protecting the local environment is an everyday mission.

Friday on The Politics Hour with Kojo Nnamdi, Ward 5 Councilmember Zachary Parker joins the show to discuss teen takeovers and the D.C. Mayoral race.

Just blocks away from Howard University, Oscar-award winning filmmaker Spike Lee will screen his 1988 HBCU inspired film School Daze at the Lincoln Theatre this Friday. He spoke to WAMU about the film’s relevance, and his ties to the District. buff.ly/LcNZQ3Z

Ward 2 Councilmember Brooke Pinto is lapping the field in fundraising as she runs to become D.C.'s nonvoting delegate in Congress. But will that carry her to a win in June's primary, or will her top rival, At-Large Councilmember Robert White, come out ahead? buff.ly/zeRVrX6

Saturday night, the annual White House Correspondents’ Dinner turned from awards banquet to crime scene after shots rang out in the Washington Hilton. WAMU's Jenny Abamu and Tyrone Turner were there and share their experience in the chaotic aftermath. buff.ly/kQ2Pzlt

Mayor Muriel Bowser is proposing deep cuts to programs meant to drive child care costs down just as candidates up and down the ballot pledge major expansions of those efforts.

Mac N’ Toss, part of a new era of feminist punk known as riot grrrl (which has roots in D.C.) says they organized the festival to be a place for women and queer people to have the freedom to express their feelings about the trauma of sexual violence. buff.ly/FFhKr0z

Rep. Walkinshaw says he thinks the redistricting amendment will hold up in court, mostly because millions of voters have already weighed in. "It would be a shocking thing that the courts veto the voters."

We are now live on the Politics Hour with Rep. James Walkinshaw, who represents Fairfax County. We will be joined later by Montgomery County Council President Natali Fani-González. buff.ly/7N9UrYp

Prince George’s County is running its first election with taxpayer-matched campaign funds. Candidates say the program keeps them accountable to residents but hitting the threshold is a challenge. buff.ly/GqT4KBk

Friday on The Politics Hour with Kojo Nnamdi, U.S. Representative James Walkinshaw on what Virginia redistricting means for the midterms.

Southeast D.C. residents had long anticipated the opening of Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center, currently the only full-service hospital in Ward 8. But its reputation has suffered in its first year due to safety and staffing challenges. buff.ly/jIrdgHX