أفضل بودكاسات Council Of The District Of Columbia (2024)

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Charles Allen Talks Strengthening Traffic Enforcement, Education, and Responsibility 37:32

9h ago37:32

37:32

In the latest Hearing the Council podcast interview, Ward Six Councilmember Charles Allen discusses his landmark STEER (Strengthening Traffic Enforcement, Education, and Responsibility) Act, which was recently passed by the Council with key elements having become effective on October 1. The bill is the latest demonstration of the Council's ongoing …

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Christina Henderson Talks Home Health Aides, the STEER Act, and Decreased Opioid Deaths 36:24

2d ago36:24

36:24

In our latest Hearing the Council interview, At-Large Councilmember Christina Henderson discusses three key policy areas. First, we update our prior conversation on the opioid crisis in the District with the welcome news that opioid deaths are now on the decline. Second, we discuss how her Certified Nurse Aide Amendment Act, recently passed by the …

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The Politics Hour: Maryland's Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Angela Alsobrooks 50:29

6d ago50:29

50:29

The closely watched Maryland Senate race remains tight. Tens of millions of dollars continue to pour into the race as each candidate looks to hammer home their message with voters. Democratic candidate Angela Alsobrooks cites the danger of the race giving Republicans control of the U.S. Senate. Republican candidate Larry Hogan wants to convince vot…

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The Politics Hour: Metro GM Randy Clarke on fare evasion, the Circulator, and self-driving trains 37:47

13d ago37:47

37:47

Approximately 70% of Metro bus riders do not pay their fare. Metro General Manager and CEO Randy Clarke joins to the show to weigh in on why so many people are not paying and how the agency is adapting. Metro is also considering dramatically changing its funding model. We ask Clarke what it might mean and how it could lead a more financially health…

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The Politics Hour: D.C. Councilmembers Christina Henderson and Montgomery County Councilmember Natali Fani-González 49:26

20d ago49:26

49:26

The D.C. Council approved emergency legislation this week tightening rules around its emergency rental assistance program that also rolls back some pandemic-era renter protections and making it easier to evict people who aren’t paying their rent. Councilmembers say they did it to prevent catastrophe.It's a move tenant advocates are criticizing. At-…

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The Politics Hour: Virginia’s Republican and Democratic party chairs talk early voting and local races 50:29

27d ago50:29

50:29

Early voting is underway in Virginia, including for a number of tight races in Northern Virginia that could determine congressional control. The chairs of Virginia’s Republican and Democratic parties – Rich Anderson and Susan Swecker – joined us to talk about the biggest races, why the Commonwealth could be up for grabs in November’s presidential r…

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The Politics Hour: U.S. Attorney for D.C. Matthew Graves talks dropping crime rates and prosecuting dangerous drivers 49:28

1M ago49:28

49:28

Violent crime rates in the District have dropped by more than a third compared to this time last year. We asked the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Matthew Graves about the reasons driving this drop. Plus, he talked about the ongoing investigation into the bribery allegations against D.C. Councilmember Trayon White and the U.S. Attorney’…

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The Politics Hour: Tune in Friday at noon for U.S. Senator Tim Kaine and D.C. Councilmember Brianne Nadeau 49:53

1M ago49:53

49:53

Another federal government shutdown could be looming. The impact on this region would be huge. But U.S. Senator Tim Kaine told Kojo and Tom he doesn't think there's going to be a shutdown, at least this year. "My prediction is this: We are going to get a short term continuing resolution as we usually do through the end of the calendar year. And bet…

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The Politics Hour: "Back to School" week with PGCPS Superintendent Millard House II & DCPS Chancellor Lewis Ferebee 48:23

2M ago48:23

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It's back to school week on The Politics Hour with Kojo Nnamdi. Prince George's County shifted its bell schedule for many schools this year to help overcome bus driver shortages, which had led to some students being chronically late to class. Yet, the problem continues to plague the school system. Prince George's County Public Schools Superintenden…

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The Politics Hour: MoCo Executive Marc Elrich talks cell phone bans in schools 50:30

2M ago50:30

50:30

Like many school systems, Montgomery County is piloting a new “away all day” cell phone policy. County Executive (and former teacher) Marc Elrich gets behind the mic to give his thoughts on the county’s new policy. Plus, potential controversial changes that could lead to more housing, the county executive’s attendance at the Democratic National Con…

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Zachary Parker Talks Rhode Island Avenue Development and Budget Wins 34:49

2M ago34:49

34:49

In our latest Hearing the Council interview, Ward 5 Councilmember Zachary Parker takes a deep dive into development on Rhode Island Avenue. We discuss how a now-funded economic development study of the crucial corridor will build upon the avenue's existing strengths and help it better meet its current untapped potential, all while respecting and pr…

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The Politics Hour: D.C. Council Chair Phil Mendelson discusses Trayon White’s arrest 50:30

2M ago50:30

50:30

The FBI arrested Ward 8 D.C. Councilmember Trayon White on bribery charges this past weekend. The shocking turn of events had many in the District reacting and dealing with the fallout. Council Chairman Phil Mendelson got behind the mic to weigh in on the allegations against his council colleague and to explain what comes next. Earlier in the week,…

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Brianne Nadeau Talks 17th and U Street Redevelopment 43:23

3M ago43:23

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In our latest #HearingTheCouncil interview, Ward One Councilmember Brianne Nadeau talks about the much-discussed redevelopment at the 17th/U intersection. A compromise rezoning--less than what was initially proposed, but more than critics hoped for--recently received its first approval. We talk impacts on affordable housing, the police and fire dep…

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The Politics Hour: Chairman Jeff McKay on Fairfax County’s data center debate 50:09

3M ago50:09

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Like its neighbors, Fairfax County is now looking for ways to regulate the proliferation of data centers. Concerns about noise and energy use are creating debate in the community. The Board of Supervisors had to delay a vote on a zoning amendment this week because they hadn’t followed public notice requirements, but the board will take it up again …

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Phil Mendelson Talks Budget Battles Behind the Scenes 42:50

3M ago42:50

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In a July 1 interview, Council Chairman Phil Mendelson talks about this year's quirky budget process: the mayor's blown budget deadline, the stumbling block created by the Chief Financial Officer but ultimately resolved by the Council, and how even the Attorney General got involved this time around. Plus, the elaborate interplay between these four …

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Matthew Frumin Talks Out-of-School Time and How to Budget for Schools 43:35

4M ago43:35

43:35

In his latest Hearing the Council video interview, Ward 3 Councilmember Matthew Frumin emphasizes the importance of out-of-school time to District youth. He discusses the legislation he introduced on the topic, its prognosis, and how even just the increased attention he has brought to the topic has moved the needle administratively. We also talk ab…

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Robert White Talks Public Safety via Vocational Education, Youth Mentorship, and Truancy Reduction 30:41

6M ago30:41

30:41

In his latest Hearing the Council video interview, At-Large Councilmember Robert White discusses three youth crime prevention bills he recently introduced: his Vocational Education for a New Generation Act, his Youth Mentorship through Community Engagement Act, and his Truancy Reduction for Student Success Act. Through analysis of vocational educat…

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Zachary Parker Talks “Water is Life,” Youth Fair Wages, and Environmental Justice 32:38

6M ago32:38

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In his latest Hearing the Council video interview, Ward 5 Councilmember Zachary Parker discusses three bills he introduced. His “Water is Life” bill would prevent residential water service shutoffs for nonpayment and facilitate access by tenants to programs meant to help avoiding such shutoffs. His Pay Our Youth a Fair Wage bill would increase wage…

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Charles Allen Talks Healthy Homes and Electric Vehicles 31:35

7M ago31:35

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In his latest Hearing the Council video interview, Ward 6 Councilmember Charles Allen discusses three critical environmental measures his committee has recently tackled: Healthy Homes, e-bike incentives, and electric vehicles. In each case, he discusses how he brought an equity lens to broaden voluntary environmental incentives (not requirements!) …

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Christina Henderson Talks Opioids as a Public Health Crisis, Giving SNAP a Raise & Free School Lunch 39:02

12M ago39:02

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In her latest Hearing the Council video interview, At-Large Councilmember Christina Henderson talked about three policy areas close to her heart. First, we discussed her "Sense of the Council" bill encouraging the Mayor to declare the opioid crisis in the District (and its resultant 400 deaths a year) a public health emergency. Second, we talked ab…

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Matthew Frumin Talks Ward Three for All 47:04

1y ago47:04

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In his sophomore Hearing the Council interview, Ward 3 Councilmember Matthew Frumin discusses his signature "Ward 3 for All" initiative. Ward Three has a reputation as a land of plenty, but Councilmember Frumin discusses how he plans to make it more welcoming to all the District's residents. From affordable housing and neighborhood schools to acces…

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Anita Bonds Talks Return to Office and Work from Home 40:13

1y ago40:13

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In her latest "Hearing the Council" interview, At-Large Councilmember Anita Bonds discusses the essential role the return-to-office movement plays in reinvigorating the District's downtown and to keeping our local budget balanced.In advance of a committee hearing on the topic, we discuss the stark economic realities that underlie the need for an ac…

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Charles Allen Talks DC's Many Mobility Options, Plus the Fight for Vision Zero 39:58

1y ago39:58

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In his latest Hearing the Council interview, Ward 6 Councilmember Charles Allen discusses two complementary topics: the rich canvas of mobility options available to District residents, and the fight to avoid fatalities among the participants in this system (Vision Zero).From walking to the bus, and scooters to rental cargo bikes, District residents…

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Zachary Parker Talks Tax Credits for Kids/Families, School Safety, & Firearm Industry Controls 36:12

1y ago36:12

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In his latest Hearing the Council interview, Ward 5 Councilmember Zachary Parker talks about the return of Ward 5 Day, plus the status and prognosis of four bills he introduced: the District Child Tax Credit Act, Financial Support for Families with Children Act, School Safety Enhancement Act, and the Establishment of Reasonable Controls for the Fir…

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Brianne Nadeau Talks Investigating Sexual Harassment, Boosting Public Safety 40:36

1y ago40:36

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In her latest Hearing the Council interview, Ward One Councilmember Brianne Nadeau tackles two topics that are fresh from recent headlines: the investigation of sexual harassment in the executive branch, and public safety in the District. She discusses Council legislation to ensure not just that prominent recent sexual harassment claims are investi…

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Phil Mendelson Talks Budget 45:07

1+ y ago45:07

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In the latest Hearing the Council video interview (from April 21), Chairman Phil Mendelson takes a deep dive into the current year's budget. From the "Incomplete" grade possibly earned by some parts of the Mayor's budget submission this year to the complicated triangular relationship between the Council, the Mayor, and the Chief Financial Officer, …

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Brianne Nadeau Talks Public Works/Operations Committee Priorities, Parking Enforcement, and Vending 35:11

1+ y ago35:11

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In her record tenth Hearing the Council interview, Ward One Councilmember Brianne Nadeau talks about the priorities and expansive jurisdiction of her new Committee on Public Works and Operations (which includes contracting, human rights, half of the prior Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs, and more). We delve into parking enforcement (g…

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Robert White Talks Housing Committee Priorities 39:47

1+ y ago39:47

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In this Hearing the Council interview, we sat down with At-Large Councilmember Robert White to discuss his new committee chairmanship, with the Committee on Housing. For the first time in several years, both housing and homelessness are under the jurisdiction of the same committee, so we discuss the recent clearing of an encampment at McPherson Squ…

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Christina Henderson Talks Out-of-School Time 34:05

1+ y ago34:05

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In this latest Hearing the Council interview, we sat down with At-Large Councilmember Christina Henderson to discuss the critical topic of out-of-school time (OST) for our youth. We covered the topic of extended recreation center hours, the new summer camp signup lottery (goodbye, Ticketmaster-style Hunger Games!), how increased youth recreational …

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Charles Allen Talks Transportation and the Environment 33:03

1+ y ago33:03

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In this Hearing the Council interview, we discuss Transportation and the Environment with Ward 6 Councilmember Charles Allen. On January 2 of this year, Councilmember Allen took the helm of the Council's Committee on Transportation and the Environment. We chat about his legislative priorities for his new committee, how the popular free DC bus bill …

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Getting to Know Zachary Parker 34:28

1+ y ago34:28

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In this episode of Hearing the Council, we get to know Ward 5's Zachary Parker. We appreciate him taking time out of his first three weeks in office to sit for an interview!We:- Learned how his brothers' economic and health struggles inform his perspective on policy - Discussed just how often people accidentally swap out his name with perennial bot…

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Getting to Know Matthew Frumin 41:48

2y ago41:48

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In this Hearing the Council episode, we get to know Ward 3's Matthew Frumin. Councilmember sat for his first interview just eight days after being sworn into office--a Hearing the Council record!We discuss:- How he dodged COVID through an entire campaign, but how it caught up with him at the last moment and nearly made him miss his swearing-in- His…

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Janeese Lewis George Talks Green New Deal for Housing 34:59

2y ago34:59

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In this Hearing the Council interview, we discuss Ward 4 Councilmember Janeese Lewis George's proposed Green New Deal for Housing legislation--how social housing differs from public housing, what would make this new housing green, and the prognosis for the bill in Council Period 25 (2023-2024). We finish up with our favorite fun closer: which counc…

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Brianne Nadeau Talks Migrant Services, Abortion Rights, and DC Statehood 32:38

2y ago32:38

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In this Hearing the Council interview, we discuss the importance of providing compassionate services to recently-arrived asylum seekers, DC's protection of abortion rights, new Council legislative efforts on both fronts, and how our lack of statehood imperils each.بقلم Council of the District of Columbia

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Robert White Talks About the Benefits and Challenges of Balancing Physical and Mental Health in DC 34:22

2y ago34:22

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In this Hearing the Council interview, we discuss with At-Large Councilmember Robert White the importance of maintaining good physical and mental health. We talk about the ever-increasing public recognition of prioritizing mental health care, including the nationwide rollout of the 988 mental health hotline. We dig into inequities in access to qual…

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Christina Henderson Talks Abortion Rights and Early Childhood Education 48:13

2y ago48:13

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In this Hearing the Council interview, we talk with At-Large Councilmember Christina Henderson about the impact that the elimination of national abortion rights (via the overturning of Roe v. Wade) will have here in the District, today and in the future. We also discuss the recent viral tweet regarding future educational requirements for DC's early…

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Brooke Pinto Talks Free Access to Period Products, Downtown Economic Revival 37:37

2+ y ago37:37

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In this Hearing the Council interview with Ward 2 Councilmember Brooke Pinto, we discuss two key legislative topics she's working to address via legislation. The first is making period products available in all schools (current law) and, in the future (pending bill), all government buildings. The second is revitalizing DC's downtown core via reside…

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Elissa Silverman Talks Census Redistricting, Acting Classes, and Ted Lasso 43:22

3y ago43:22

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In this Hearing the Council interview with At-Large Councilmember Elissa Silverman, we take a deep dive into Census redistricting. While often seen as a political albatross, Councilmember Silverman clearly views it as a labor of love as well. We also discover that since COVID began, she has taken a comedic acting class. Plus, there are passing refe…

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Christina Henderson Talks Ranked-Choice Voting, Student Vaccine Mandates, and...Fighting Barbarians? 39:15

3y ago39:15

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In this Hearing the Council interview with At-Large Councilmember Christina Henderson, we take a deep dive into her proposed ranked-choice voting legislation. We drill down into how such a system has worked elsewhere, how it could work here in the District, and prospects for the legislation moving forward. We also discuss the Council's recent passa…

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Robert White Talks COVID, Schools, Virtual Learning, and Child Vaccination 38:30

3y ago38:30

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In this Hearing the Council interview with At-Large Councilmember Robert White, we follow up on his recent marathon hearing on COVID and facilities during Back to School season. We talk about why outdoor lunch is lagging, the gap between a work order being marked as complete and actually being completed, and what the prospects may be for an efficie…

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