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Prince George's County Executive Rushern Baker

Kojo talks with Prince George's County Executive Rushern Baker about school reform and economic development.

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The Politics Hour

Kojo and Tom Sherwood chat with Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Chairwoman Sharon Bulova (D) and D.C. Council member Muriel Bowser, who's now a Democratic candidate for mayor.

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The Politics Hour

Join us for our weekly review of the politics, policies, and personalities of the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia.

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Assault Weapon Ban A Sticking Point In Maryland Gun Control Legislation

Legislation that put further controls on the purchase of guns has languished in a Maryland House committee, prompting activists and the Lieutenant Governor to renew a call for action.

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Taxpayers Won't Foot The Bill For Silver Spring Transit Center, Officials Say

A new report revealed extensive structural problems with the Silver Spring Transit Center, but County Executive Isiah Leggett says the contractor is on the hook for repairs, not county taxpayers.

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The Saga Of The Silver Spring Transit Center

We get an update on the structural problems delaying a long-running transit project in suburban Maryland and what they mean for the region.

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Local Media Upheaval

Kojo examines the changes in the local media scene and looks ahead to how readers will get community news amid the upheaval impacting smaller, alternative publications.

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Marijuana Decriminalization Bill Passes Maryland Senate

Legislation eliminating jail time and reducing fines for small amounts of marijuana has passed the Maryland Senate and now moves on to the state House, where its expected to meet more resistance.

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The Politics Hour

Angela Alsobrooks, Maryland state's attorney for Prince George's County, and D.C. Council member Tommy Wells (D-Ward 6) join Kojo and Tom Sherwood in the studio.

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Replacement Process For Maryland Delegates Under Review

Finding a replacement for Del. Tiffany Alston in Prince George's County has brough to light some ambiguities in Maryland's replacement process, which lawmakers will examine today.

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