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The Politics Hour with Kojo Nnamdi

Kojo Nnamdi, Tom Sherwood

Booking Overview

A weekly local public-affairs interview show focused on politics, policy, and elections across the Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia region, typically featuring elected officials and other public leaders alongside occasional reporting perspectives. Credible pitches include regional lawmakers, senior government officials, and subject-matter experts with direct knowledge of local policy; booking is likely high-difficulty given the prominence and public responsibilities of its guests.

Metrics

Episodes: 100

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: USA

Instagram: 22.0k followers

Page updated: Oct 28, 2026 · How we check this data

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

kojo@wamu.org

podcasts@wamu.org

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Host

Kojo Nnamdi - Washington, D.C., journalist and broadcaster known for hosting public-affairs programming on WAMU.

Tom Sherwood - Longtime Washington, D.C., political journalist and analyst.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

high
Typical Credentials:  
Elected officials, senior government leaders, and other authoritative voices with direct responsibility for or expertise in regional policy and public affairs.
Required Achievements:  
Holding elected office or a senior public-sector leadership role, Direct involvement in consequential regional policy decisions

Recent Guest Discussions

Brooke Pinto - Community Concerns About Federal Agents And National Guard Troops Near Schools, Possible Tax Hikes, And Violent Crime.

Don Beyer - The East Potomac Golf Course And Calls To Stop Use Of An AI Air Traffic Control Tool.

Brian Schwalb - Housing Conditions, A Settlement With Amazon, And Efforts To Reduce Youth Crime.

Phil Mendelson - The Political Future Of Ward 8 Councilmember Trayon White, Potential Revenue Measures, And Stadium Renovations.

Ghazala Hashmi - The Proposed Dominion-nextera Merger, Data Center Development, And Virginia Ballot Measures.

Recent Topics

Politics, Local Politics, Elections, Public Policy, Local Government

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
The Politics Hour with Kojo Nnamdi
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The Politics Hour: On the road in Prince George's with U.S. Sen. Angela Alsobrooks & Council Chair Krystal Oriadha

October 23, 2026

We take the Politics Hour on the road this week, broadcasting live from the Prince George's Publick Playhouse in Hyattsville, Maryland!The midterm elections are just over a week away, and Democrats are cautiously optimistic about the party's chances of flipping both the House and Senate. U.S. Senator Angela Alsobrooks (D-MD) has been traveling around the country campaigning for Democratic candidates. She joins Kojo and Tom on stage to talk about what's at stake in the midterms and the message...

The Politics Hour: What's next for East Potomac Park golf course and federal presence at D.C. schools

October 16, 2026

A federal judge this week temporarily blocked the Trump administration from cutting down any more trees at East Potomac Golf Links. This comes after the federal government had contractors hastily chop down hundreds of trees at the public course last weekend, claiming it was related to a 2019 rehabilitation plan. For months, President Trump has threatened to take over and close the District's largest public golf course to turn it into a "championship-level" course. Virginia Congressman Don Bey...

The Politics Hour: D.C. Attorney General Brian Schwalb on going after 'extreme housing neglect'

October 09, 2026

In recent months, D.C. Attorney General Brian Schwalb has used his office to improve housing conditions across the city, including filing lawsuits that force landlords to clean up trash and stop illegal activities. The city's top lawyer joins Kojo and Tom to explain why this is one of his top priorities. Plus, the Attorney General breaks down the settlement with Amazon over the company's discriminatory delivery practices in Wards 7 and 8, and how his office is working to reduce youth crime.Ma...

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The Politics Hour with Kojo Nnamdi
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How do I get in touch with The Politics Hour with Kojo Nnamdi?

The Politics Hour with Kojo Nnamdi is hosted by Kojo Nnamdi and Tom Sherwood. Its publicly listed emails are kojo@wamu.org and podcasts@wamu.org. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for The Politics Hour with Kojo Nnamdi?

The publicly listed emails for The Politics Hour with Kojo Nnamdi: kojo@wamu.org and podcasts@wamu.org.

How many listeners does The Politics Hour with Kojo Nnamdi have?

Podseeker estimates The Politics Hour with Kojo Nnamdi reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Politics Hour with Kojo Nnamdi?

The Politics Hour with Kojo Nnamdi typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Elected officials, senior government leaders, and other authoritative voices with direct responsibility for or expertise in regional policy and public affairs. Common among recent guests: Holding elected office or a senior public-sector leadership role; Direct involvement in consequential regional policy decisions. Recent guests include Brooke Pinto, Don Beyer, and Brian Schwalb.

How hard is it to get booked on The Politics Hour with Kojo Nnamdi?

High. It mostly books established leaders in its field.

What topics does The Politics Hour with Kojo Nnamdi cover?

Recent episodes cover Politics, Local Politics, Elections, Public Policy, and Local Government. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

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