Councilmember Fisher is a long-time advocate of the Purple Line, despite it being years behind schedule and billions over budget. It will be a huge economic development boon and will lead to more transit-oriented housing.

Councilmember Fisher says the county needs to consider data center development "thoughtfully and carefully," but she is not against allowing developers to build them.

We are now joined on the Politics Hour by Prince George's County Councilmember Wanika Fisher. She says federal job cuts are the county's biggest issue, noting Prince George's is first in the state for foreclosures.

Republican candidate for VA Lt. Governor John Reid said he supports gay marriage. However, he opposes the Democrat-proposed constitutional amendment, saying it doesn't protect churches or pastors who are against gay marriage. "I want to protect everyone's rights."

Republican candidate for VA Lt. Governor John Reid says he has loved ones who are being impacted by federal job cuts. “When people are stressed out [and] worried, I get it, because I'm living it," he says.

We are now live on the Politics Hour with the Republican candidate for Virginia lieutenant governor, John Reid. Tune in and call 800-433-8850 to ask your question live!

From pop punk on the beach, to jazz and go-go in the park, there’s an eclectic range of music festivals happening across the D.C. area. For this week’s Get Out There, we have your previews of Ocean's Calling in Ocean City, All Things Go in Columbia and Home Rule Festival. buff.ly/HSqqp1W

D.C. lawmakers passed a host of changes to one of the city's most consequential tenants' rights laws. But one last-minute amendment could have a bigger impact than lawmakers anticipated. Some are already having second thoughts.

This week on The Politics Hour with Kojo Nnamdi, we’re joined by Republican candidate for Virginia Lieutenant Governor John Reid and Prince George's County Councilmember Wanika Fisher.

Americans can remain on their parents’ health insurance plans only until age 26. In dozens of interviews, young adults describe the unsettling or devastating consequences of having inadequate insurance or none at all.

Hundreds of people were arrested by Metropolitan Police Department officers and federal law enforcement during the 30-day period President Trump took control of the department. buff.ly/GCyvtv5

Early voting for governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general, and all 100 seats in the House of Delegates is officially open in Virginia. Here's the state of the race.

VA state Senator & Dem. candidate for Lt. Gov. Ghazala Hashmi joins us live. She says she supports the marriage equality constitutional amendment... "It's very ironic that my opponent, John Reid, who is openly gay, is against marriage equality. I'm going to fight for his right even if he won't."

Ward 7 CM Felder said he voted for the RENTAL Act because there needs to be a balanced relationship between landlords and tenants. "We have to demonstrate that we want investment in housing developments," he says.

Discussing the $50 million community benefits agreement in the RFK stadium deal, Ward 7 CM Wendell Felder said: “The fund will go toward housing displacement prevention, revitalization of blighted units, health programs, and creating more opportunities for small and local businesses.

We are now live on the Politics Hour. We are first joined by Ward 7 D.C. Councilmember Wendell Felder to talk about the historic deal to bring the Washington Commanders back to the District. Tune in and call in at 800-433-8850.

At-large D.C. Councilmember Robert White says he plans to run for the city's non-voting Congressional delegate seat.

It's pawpaw season! For this week's Get Out There, we go in search of the perfect pawpaw with local expert Michael Judd. buff.ly/aT6BaaB

This week on The Politics Hour with Kojo Nnamdi, we’re joined by Ward 7 D.C. Councilmember Wendell Felder to discuss the D.C. Council’s approval of the historic deal to bring the Washington Commanders back to the district.

The D.C. Council gave final approval to a multi-billion dollar deal to bring the Washington Commanders back to the District.

In 2020, Prince George’s County leaders looked to neighboring jurisdictions and saw data centers as easy revenue generators. The county council voted to allow developers to build them with few restrictions. Now, a data center proposal in Prince George’s County is sparking protests. buff.ly/AyOazRf

Getting the COVID-19 vaccine is going to be more difficult this year due to federal restrictions. Within the D.C. region alone, vaccination policies vary slightly by state. buff.ly/m2JWq3I

Hundreds of thousands of federal workers have left their positions since the start of the year. And at the end of the month, those who opted into the “fork in the road” deferred resignation program will receive their final payments.

The D.C. Council is debating final tweaks ahead of Wednesday's vote on a deal for a new Commander's stadium at the RFK campus. buff.ly/SyaEcAD

The citywide celebration Art All Night returns this weekend with attractions and activities highlighting D.C.'s creativity, while boosting its local businesses. buff.ly/obuEU3e

D.C. Councilmember Charles Allen says that with the takeover ending, the MPD is no longer required to collaborate with federal immigration agents. But the community is still seeing checkpoints & agents detaining people. "The 'emergency' has expired, but the intrusion into our lives has not changed."

Congressman Walkinshaw said Fairfax has worked hard to diversify the economy, but the federal government remains the biggest employer. He acknowledged that if the federal cuts continue, the region will be in a very tough spot economically.

Congressman Walkinshaw says his 1st piece of legislation would limit the government’s ability to shrink the federal workforce or budget. “There has to be a review of that and an analysis... there has to be an up or down vote. We need to reassert our congressional authority," he says.

On the Politics Hour, Virginia Congressman James Walkinshaw says he believes he won his special election this week by such a large margin due to backlash against President Trump's policies, including the shrinking of the federal workforce, DOGE cuts, and “the general chaos.”

We are live on the Politics Hour! Join us right now to hear newly elected VA Congressman James Walkinshaw. Call in at 800-433-8850! buff.ly/srbzK8t

We aren’t in a buyer’s or seller’s market – we’re in what Bright MLS chief economist Lisa Sturtevant calls a “stuck market.”

Local officials in Prince George’s aren't satisfied with the expectation that residents should travel for timely hospital care. They are hoping a report detailing "a healthcare crisis" will move the needle. buff.ly/5NV6liW

This week on The Politics Hour with Kojo Nnamdi we’re joined by newly elected Congressman James Walkinshaw and Ward 6 D.C. Councilmember Charles Allen.

WAMU is giving your family a chance to win a trip to Walt Disney World®! Enter today at wamu.org/giveaways!

President Trump's federal takeover of the District is scrambling local politics, including next year's mayor's race.

Voters in Virginia's 11th congressional district are headed to the polls on Tuesday to pick a new congressman. buff.ly/EaUOMRT

Our Regional Politics team share their reporting on stepped-up immigration enforcement across the D.C. region. buff.ly/faOftkF

Getting into comedy can be intimidating, especially if you are a queer comedian who fears being the target of the jokes. That’s why some comics in D.C. have created their own comedic spaces.https://buff.ly/FbZ7AmE

D.C. Attorney General Brian Schwalb is suing President Trump to end what he says is the unlawful deployment of National Guard troops in the District.

Regarding Fairfax County’s transgender policies, which allow students to use the bathroom aligned with their gender identity, Superintendent Reid said, “We feel strongly our policy is in accordance with Virginia and federal law, and it’s still aligned with Title IX policies on the books.”

When asked what would happen if ICE agents came to a Fairfax County public school, Superintendent Reid said, “We’re going to continue to follow the law. And as I said, we work in close partnership with our county police department, and they know our protocols should that event occur.”

We are now live with FCPS Superintendent Michelle Reid. She says all county high schools and middle schools will have weapons detectors by early next month. "It's really making a difference, we believe."

We are joined by PGCPS Superintendent Shawn Joseph. He says 40% of the student population is part of the immigrant community, and schools have had a higher absentee rate recently, which he thinks is associated with federal immigration enforcement.

We are now live on the Politics Hour. It's back to school week, and we are first joined by Interim Prince George's County Public Schools Shawn Joseph. Call in with questions to (800) 433-8850!

This Friday we’re joined by Interim Prince George’s County Public Schools Superintendent Shawn Joseph and Fairfax County Public Schools Superintendent Michelle Reid to discuss federal cuts, cell phone policies, and concerns over immigration enforcement.

Changes to food benefit programs like SNAP could impact hundreds of thousands in our region. buff.ly/FDI0mjo

Busboys and Poets founder Andy Shallal discusses his new memoir, 'A Seat at the Table.'

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore is now on The Politics Hour. He says President Trump's federal takeover and deployment of the National Guard in D.C. is "not just unwise, it's unsustainable," costing taxpayers a million dollars a day, and it can't be scaled up to other cities.

The DC Jazz Festival returns to the city this weekend, and it's bringing shows to multiple neighborhoods and all four quadrants of the city for its 21st year. For this week’s Get Out There, our series about ways to explore the Washington region, we have a few recommendations!

We are now joined by Ward 4 D.C. Councilmember Janeese Lewis George. She says masked ICE agents taking people without cause or warrants are causing anxiety in the community. She urges people to have an emergency plan.