Podcast appearances and mentions of Muriel Bowser

This week, Virginia Democrats went to the polls for primaries, choosing state Senator Ghazala Hashmi as their candidate for Lieutenant Governor this fall. Sen. Hashmi joined the show to discuss her primary win, what it means for Northern Virginia residents, and how she will approach November's general election, where she will face Republican radio talk show host John Reid.Virginia voters selected Jay Jones as the Democratic nominee for Attorney General; he'll go up against incumbent Republican Jason Miyares in November. WAMU's Northern Virginia reporter Margaret Barthel got behind the mic to break down the results. Plus, she set the stage for the widely-anticipated governor's race in the fall. Margaret also previewed the Democratic firehouse primary set for later this month to fill Virginia's 11th Congressional District seat after the death of longtime Congressman Gerry Connolly.The D.C. Council is deep into budget hearings, with hundreds of residents coming out to express their views on proposed cuts, the deal to build a new football stadium, and a pitch to repeal the tipped minimum wage increase. Ward 6 Councilmember Charles Allen joined Kojo and Tom to discuss his priorities in a tight budget year. Plus, Allen weighs in on D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser's push for stricter youth curfew laws.The bill calls for an 11 p.m. citywide summer curfew for 17-year-olds or younger. Currently, the curfew starts at midnight and applies to those 16 or younger. The proposal also would allow D.C. police to create special zones where the curfew could be set as early as 7 p.m. for 15 consecutive days. However, Councilmember Allen questioned the strategy."Are we pulling away MPD resources to go enforce a curfew that we need them in other places,?" he asked.Allen also said a tougher curfew shouldn't be passed as emergency legislation and without public hearings. The Council is expected to consider it early next month.Send us questions and comments for guests: kojo@wamu.orgFollow us on Instagram: instagram.com/wamu885Follow us on Bluesky: bsky.app/wamu.org

In Hour 3, we break down Mayor Muriel Bowser's recent tweet emphasizing the urgency of finalizing a new stadium deal ahead of the looming July 15th deadline—but Chris Russell isn't convinced. Hear why he's skeptical about the mayor's sudden push. Plus, Nationals GM Mike Rizzo makes his weekly appearance on The Junkies, where he stands by manager Davey Martinez despite the team's ongoing 10-game losing streak

We kick off the show with a look at the Florida Panthers' Stanley Cup victory, highlighting their 4-2 series win and the standout postseason performance of pending free agent Sam Reinhart. We also explore whether the Capitals might have fared better against the Panthers than the Oilers did. After breaking the news of Jaire Alexander signing a one-year deal with the Ravens, we compare Commanders GM Adam Peters to Ravens GM Eric DeCosta, questioning if Peters has done enough to support Jayden Daniels and build a contending team. In Hour 3, we react to Mayor Muriel Bowser's urgent tweet about finalizing a new stadium deal before the July 15 deadline, a move that draws skepticism from Chris Russell. Plus, Nationals GM Mike Rizzo joins the show and continues to back manager Davey Martinez despite a brutal 10-game losing streak.

This year, Washington D.C. has faced thousands of federal jobs cuts due to President Trump's DOGE work. Also, the city has a $1 billion budget shortfall after Congress passed a funding bill forcing the District to revert to its 2024 budget. Jessica Mendoza sat down with D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser to discuss the city's challenges, the weekend's military parade, and her relationship with Trump.  Further Listening: - Inside DOGE's Campaign of Secrecy  - Can the GOP Unite Around Trump's ‘Big, Beautiful Bill'? Sign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

DC's city government needs to find a way to balance the budget — and plan for a future where tens of thousands of federal jobs might never come back. Mayor Muriel Bowser's proposal is to make a bunch of big cuts — but also spend more on things like stadium projects that she thinks will boost the economy. As you can imagine, not everyone agrees with this. Her budget director, Jenny Reed, sat down with us to walk us through their thinking. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC. You can also become a member, with ad-free listening, for as little as $10 a month. Learn more about the sponsors of this June 16th episode: Gala Theatre Nace Law Group Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stories WAMU is following this week include Virginia's primary election on Tuesday, a protest against D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser's proposed environmental rollbacks and a Juneteenth concerts preview.

The District is preparing for the military parade celebrating the Army's 250th anniversary and falls on President Trump's 79th birthday. The procession features thousands of soldiers and 70-ton tanks and will require roads to close around the city as well as DCA airport. City officials are worried about what all of this heavy machinery could mean for local streets and infrastructure. At-Large D.C. Councilmember Christina Henderson joined the show to weigh in.Plus, she discussed the Council wanting more time to approve the RFK stadium deal. D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser included a billion dollars for a new Washington Commanders football stadium in her proposed budget, which she unveiled late last month. The Mayor has said the Council needs to approve the deal and the budget by July 15, or the city risks the team backing out.But some councilmembers, including Henderson, wants to deal with RFK stadium separately. She said six weeks isn't enough time to review the complex deal."We need the opportunity to do due diligence. And what I would say to the Commanders, if they're listening, is that I would say the vast majority of my colleagues have not said no," Henderson said, "And it is in your best interest that we get this right."Last week, Prince George's County elected Aisha Braveboy in a special election for county executive. The county's former State's Attorney got behind the mic to discuss her top priorities, including the need to unify the county government. She said she's in alignment with the council and has an excellent relationship with the school board. Another focus of her administration will be getting local government agencies on the same page, especially when it comes to telework policies."You know, it's very different from agency to agency, which I think creates a morale issue. It also creates a productivity issue," Braveboy said. "And I want people to be more oriented to come into the office to work collaboratively with their colleagues and also serve the public a little bit more efficiently."Plus, Braveboy discussed the resignation of Prince George's County Schools Superintendent Millard House and her naming Shawn Joseph as the interim as a nationwide search gets under way.Send us questions and comments for guests: kojo@wamu.orgFollow us on Instagram: instagram.com/wamu885Follow us on Bluesky: bsky.app/wamu.org

The latest local news impacting D.C., Maryland and Northern Virginia. Today's stories include: the music world and countless amounts of fans mourn the loss of the creative genius behind the Beach Boys, Brian Wilson. Meanwhile, preparations are underway on the National Mall for this weekend's military parade, and D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser pushes back against council members dragging their feet on approving a deal to build a new Commanders stadium in the District.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser unveiled her proposed $22 billion budget last week. Faced with a tough financial outlook, her spending proposal includes cuts to social safety net programs and some business-friendly tax incentives. There's also a billion dollars to help the Washington Commanders build a new football complex and redevelop the old RFK stadium site and a proposal to repeal a tipped minimum wage increase. Mayor Bowser joined the show to discuss, including how the city is moving away from relying on a federal workforce, and why she's betting big on sports and entertainment.She noted that some 40,000 people in the District could experience a job change because of massive federal cuts, which means shifting the city's economy."If our Chief Financial Officer is right, we think it's up to us to bend the curve in terms of job growth," she said.Mayor Bowser also discussed safety during World Pride, including the closure of Dupont Circle, historically the center of Pride celebrations."As we speak, we're working on an alternative to that site," she said, noting that celebrations beyond one side, with plans for events across all eight wards.  Asked about ongoing preparations for Trump's military parade later this month, she said the event is now a national special security event, which means the federal government will take the lead on security,  logistics, and will handle the upfront costs, similar to inauguration events.She also discussed her proposal for a public-private partnership to build a new D.C. jail, which she says will help speed the construction of a new facility. 

Mayor Muriel Bowser says her plan would speed up the replacement of the troubled jail. But some are concerned about possible tradeoffs with such a deal.

In the 5 AM hour, Larry O’Connor and Julie Gunlock discussed: Mayor Muriel Bowser on X: "It's a great day in the gayest city in the world. As we mark 50 years of Pride in the District White House plans — at last — to send some DOGE cuts to Hill Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow Podcasts on Apple, Audible and Spotify Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @JGunlock, @PatricePinkfile, and @HeatherHunterDC Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Monday, June 2, 2025 / 5 AM Hour See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this jam-packed episode of The Daily Herold, Jon Herold returns with sharp analysis and plenty of side-eye for the headlines dominating the week. He breaks down Trump's proposed “One Big Beautiful Bill,” highlighting its sweeping budget cuts, border security measures, and efforts to defund woke nonsense, while questioning Congress's willingness to pass it. Jon also dives into the murky world of government secrecy, discussing explosive revelations that the FBI's case system has been used to hide key documents, raising serious questions about Mueller, Crossfire Hurricane, and Biden family corruption. Also in the spotlight: the Mike Lindell defamation trial, voter fraud investigations in multiple states, and the bizarre math behind the so-called “Doge Check” stimulus idea. International updates include Syrian and Saudi cooperation, Ukraine's bridge attack, and the U.S. quietly backing jihadist integration. With updates on digital censorship efforts by the UN, a shady ethics complaint against D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser, and more media narrative spin, Jon serves up a fast-paced, no-nonsense breakdown of what matters, and what's just a distraction.

Mayor Muriel Bowser in Washington DC offers a budget proposal with cuts and regulatory changes. MCPS has released boundary change options as it plans opening new high schools. Complaints about air quality in Argyle Middle School. MD Public Service Commission asks Baltimore Gas and Electric and Delmarva Power to spread out coming rate increases, watch your electricity bills. A lawsuit challenges closed primaries in the state of Maryland. And more. Music by Washington Dc art-pop rock band, Catscan!

In the 7 AM hour, Patrice Onwuka and Hans Von Spakovsky discussed: WMAL GUEST: CHUCK THIES (DC Political Analyst) on Mayor Muriel Bowser seeking to quietly overturn D.C.'s sanctuary city law WMAL GUEST: KAELAN DEESE (Justice Department Reporter for the Washington Examiner) on the investigation into President Biden’s use of the autopen to authorize last-minute executive actions Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow Podcasts on Apple, Audible and Spotify Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @JGunlock, @PatricePinkfile, and @HeatherHunterDC Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Friday, June 30, 2025 / 7 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As Metro wrestles with a murky financial future, local leaders making up the DMV Moves task force are debating what a dedicated, predictable funding model might look like for the region's public transportation. Options on the table include a regional sales tax, higher vehicle registration fees, and increasing income taxes. Maryland State Delegate Marc Korman is a member of the 20-member task force and he joined the show to give his thoughts on the best approach. Plus, Korman weighed in on Maryland Governor Wes Moore's recent veto of a reparations bill.D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser released her long-awaited 2026 budget this week. She cited a tough economic forecast in slashing safety net programs and providing tax cuts and incentives to businesses in an effort to grow the city's economy. WAMU's Senior D.C. Politics reporter Alex Koma sat down with Kojo and Tom to break down what is - and isn't - in the Mayor's proposed budget. Plus, he provided the latest on Trump's military parade set to roll through D.C. streets June 14.The D.C. Policy Center's Executive Director Yesim Sayin provided an analysis of the mayor's proposed budget. Mayor Bowser says the city needs to reduce spending and grow and diversify D.C.'s economy in the wake of drastic cuts to the federal government. Her budget includes a billion-dollar proposal to help build a new football complex on the old RFK stadium site and a repeal of the tipped minimum wage. Send us questions and comments for guests: kojo@wamu.orgFollow us on Instagram: instagram.com/wamu885Follow us on Bluesky: bsky.app/wamu.org

The Rich Zeoli Show- Full Episode (05/27/2025): 3:05pm- In a series of articles published over the weekend, The New York Times examined the Democrat Party's continued struggles appealing to the American electorate. Shane Goldmacher writes that Democrats “are still searching for the path forward”—noting that the party spent $20 million studying their “erosion” of support with “young men” specifically. In another article, Goldmacher—alongside June Kim and Christine Zhang—evaluate “how Donald Trump has remade America's political landscape.” They document that 435 counties across the country became more “Democratic” from 2012 and 2024—however, 2,678 counties became more “Republican.” Further complicating matters is the 2030 census which is expected to cause comfortably blue states to lose electoral votes as citizens move to red states. You can read the articles here: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/25/us/politics/democratic-party-voters.html. And here: https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2025/05/25/us/politics/trump-politics-democrats.html. 3:40pm- During a recent segment of Pod Save America, former Obama Advisor Dan Pfeiffer stated that Democrats are in “a huge bit of trouble” if they can't win Latino voters moving forward—and if Latinos continue to migrate towards the Republican Party (as is currently the trend), there is “no path” to victory in future presidential elections. 4:05pm- Bill D'Agostino—Senior Research Analyst at Media Research Center—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to breakdown some of the best (and worst) clips from corporate media: Axios's Alex Thompson says the media needs to investigate Donald Trump's health + former FBI Director James Comey claims the Republican Party is “white supremacist adjacent.” 4:30pm- Rich was on Fox News earlier today (did he happen to mention that?) and debuted his new Tom Ford tie which he got on a (heavy) discount—but should he have purchased a “dogs playing poker” tie instead? PLUS, who was the best dressed president? Evidently it was Chester Arthur—who was so well-dressed that it annoyed Americans. He owned 80 pairs of trousers! 4:50pm- While speaking with reporters in Morristown, NJ, President Donald Trump said: “I'm not happy with what Putin is doing…he's sending rockets into cities and killing people. And I don't like it at all!” 5:05pm- Dr. Victoria Coates— Former Deputy National Security Advisor & the Vice President of the Davis Institute for National Security and Foreign Policy at The Heritage Foundation—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss President Donald Trump declaring he's “not happy” with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Dr. Coates is author of the book, “The Battle for the Jewish State: How Israel—and America—Can Win.” You can find it here: https://a.co/d/iTMA4Vb. 5:40pm- While speaking with the press in Morristown, New Jersey, President Donald Trump continued to insist that Harvard University must make changes in order to receive federal funding moving forward. The Trump Administration has called on the Ivy League university to prioritize the education of American students, eliminate anti-Semitism on campus, and hire faculty representing a diverse ideology. According to a 2023 Harvard Crimson poll, only 2.5% of Harvard's faculty openly identified as “conservative—with 77% labeling themselves as “liberal” or “very liberal.” 5:50pm- Clips of the Day: Washington D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser goes to the pool, Emmanuel Macron's wife hits him in the face, and humanoid robot kick boxing is launched in China! 6:05pm- On Tuesday, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr.—alongside FDA Commissioner Marty Makary and NIH Director Jay Bhattacharya—announced the CDC will no longer recommend Covid-19 vaccination for health children and pregnant women, removing the vaccines from the immunization schedule. 6:15pm- Deputy Director of the FBI Dan Bongino announced that the agency will continue several unresolved investigations, including who brought cocaine into ...

The Rich Zeoli Show: Hour 3: 5:05pm- Dr. Victoria Coates— Former Deputy National Security Advisor & the Vice President of the Davis Institute for National Security and Foreign Policy at The Heritage Foundation—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss President Donald Trump declaring he's “not happy” with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Dr. Coates is author of the book, “The Battle for the Jewish State: How Israel—and America—Can Win.” You can find it here: https://a.co/d/iTMA4Vb. 5:40pm- While speaking with the press in Morristown, New Jersey, President Donald Trump continued to insist that Harvard University must make changes in order to receive federal funding moving forward. The Trump Administration has called on the Ivy League university to prioritize the education of American students, eliminate anti-Semitism on campus, and hire faculty representing a diverse ideology. According to a 2023 Harvard Crimson poll, only 2.5% of Harvard's faculty openly identified as “conservative—with 77% labeling themselves as “liberal” or “very liberal.” 5:50pm- Clips of the Day: Washington D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser goes to the pool, Emmanuel Macron's wife hits him in the face, and humanoid robot kick boxing is launched in China!

In Episode 10 of Badlands Book Club, CannCon and Ashe in America tackle Chapters 17 and 18 of Government Gangsters by Kash Patel, delivering one of the most explosive episodes to date. The discussion centers on January 6th, from Kash's firsthand account inside the Pentagon to the legal gymnastics used to sustain the insurrection narrative. The hosts highlight Trump's pre-event authorization of up to 20,000 National Guard troops, Muriel Bowser's signed rejection of federal support, and how Pelosi's team refused help—all while later demanding tanks and blaming Trump for the breach. They dig into the Justice Manual's pivotal role in DOJ weaponization, the unconstitutional detainment of J6 protesters, and the shameless show trial tactics of the January 6th Committee. With analysis of political prisoners, Ray Epps, Raytheon-funded riots, and the AutoPen pardon scandal, this episode is a masterclass in exposing narrative warfare. Ashe and CannCon close with reflections on the broader implications for the America First movement and what's next in the unraveling of deep state protection schemes. A must-watch for anyone serious about justice, truth, and restoring constitutional accountability.

Natalie Madeira Cofield is a former presidentially appointed expert for small business and has been named one of the most powerful women in business by Entrepreneur Magazine…An award-winning entrepreneur, philanthropist, political appointee, and economic activist, Natalie has provided some of the nation's most prominent CEOs of billion-dollar organizations, executives of global brands, senior advisors to the White House, mayors of leading national cities, and community activists and leaders with inspiration, insight, and advisement. She currently serves as Executive-in-Residence at Mastercard where she advises in strategies to deepen engagement with small businesses and go-to-market strategies on products and solutions to best this fast growing national segment.As a presidentially-appointed Assistant Administrator of the Small Business Administration, she advised on the deployment of $1.2 trillion in funding, was directly responsible for supporting the deployment of more than $200 million in funding to ecosystems and entrepreneurs throughout the country during the greatest economic crisis in modern history, and served as the head of the Office of Women's Business Ownership at the U.S. Small Business Administration where she was responsible for managing a grant-making budget of $70 million and funding the largest expansion of the Women's Business Center network in the history of SBA at 146 Centers in expanding the network to every state in the US.She is co-founder of the $14M Coalition to Back Black Business which was responsible for funding nearly 1,000 Black-owned businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic.She was named a Champion of Small Business by the Association of Enterprising Opportunity and was selected among 137 cover-story business leaders and entrepreneurs from across the nation for her response to COVID-19 where she graced Entrepreneur Magazine's July/August 2020 edition cover. She has also been named one of the 100 Most Powerful Washingtonians by the Washington Business Journal.From Google to the National League of Cities, Natalie's speeches, courses, and advisory services have helped to shape programs and efforts of some of the most regarded global brands, and educational and government institutions.A sought-after expert, Natalie's work has been featured on and by Inc, Time, CNN, NYTimes, Fast Company, Forbes, Entrepreneur, BusinessInsider, Black Enterprise, Essence, and EBONY, among others.Once inspired by reading the business plans of her mother when she was 11, Natalie is the founder and former CEO of Walker's Legacy, a digital platform to empower women through entrepreneurship, and its adjoined nonprofit arm, the Walker's Legacy Foundation, which was established to empower income limited women through financial literacy and economic security. In this role, Cofield established a $25,000 funded scholarship for enterprising women at her alma mater, Howard University.In 2019, Cofield was named the inaugural Entrepreneur-in-Residence for the District of Columbia leading Mayor Muriel Bowser's 202Creates Program providing entrepreneurship advice to creative economy businesses within the District of Columbia.An honors tech graduate from Howard University (where she was mentored by CIOs of two of America's leading Fortune 500 companies) Natalie leveraged her coding experience to build a career centered on empowering businesses, entrepreneurs, women, and underrepresented communities.In 2023, Cofield received an honorary doctorate of humane letters from Board of Trustees of Shaw University and served as the 2023 commencement speaker for the institution.An avid traveler, Cofield has visited more than 47 countries and counting.

We're talking about the prospect of a fourth term for Muriel Bowser, a poll of where the public stands on the RFK Stadium site, and also some news about the other RFK — Junior, who took an odd dip in Rock Creek this week. And today our fourth topic is by our sponsor PaintCare, and if you're looking to tackle your spring cleaning we've got you! Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC. You can also become a member, with ad-free listening, for as little as $10 a month. Learn more about the sponsors of this May 16th episode: Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Prolonlife.com/city - Use this link for 15% off Williamstown Theatre Festival Folger Shakespeare Library PaintCare Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Washington DC releases its 2025 homeless count, with significant improvement. Trump wants beautification, but where do the unhoused go? Mayor Muriel Bowser steps into the tipped wage debate again. MCPS Superintendent Thomas Taylor lays out the school district's problems. With some talk of Larry Hogan running again for Maryland governor, Delegate Marc Korman talks about the new law changing conflict rules for Maryland governors that will affect Hogan if he returns. And more. Music by Arlington-based experimental music composer Pierre Bernasconi. 

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser looks to be planning a bid for a fourth term, while At-Large Councilmember Robert White may challenge her a second time.

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser proposed repealing Initiative 82 earlier this week, reigniting the fight over D.C.'s tipped minimum wage law. But given that voters passed the measure twice, the mayor could have trouble getting support from the D.C. Council. Chairman Phil Mendelson got behind the mic to give his thoughts.He said overturning Initiative 82 again is politically difficult for the council. "I have to see where the members are going to be," Mendelson said. "And at the moment, I don't think the members are supporting repeal." He said he still opposes I-82, but he is going to leave it to Mayor Bowser to take the lead in lobbying his council colleagues.We also asked about the mayor's proposed deal with the Washington Commanders. The nearly $4 billion deal to build a new football complex as well a large area of development at the RFK stadium, with the city contributing just over a billion dollars. Mendelson has opposed taxpayer funding for such projects in the past. We asked what would sweeten the deal for him and skeptical council colleagues, who ultimately need to approve the deal.  If the agreement gets the green light, the Washington Commanders would depart their Prince George's County home. County leaders have long prepared for the possibility. Prince George's County Council President Edward Burroughs weighed in and tells us what options could be on the table for the site. Developers are already pitching county leaders on what's next. "I have seen some of the proposals, some of their renderings, and they honestly look a lot better than the stadium, to be quite honest with you," Burroughs said. "And so it's, still in the early stages, but we look forward to working with them." The Commanders have entered an agreement with Prince George's County to demolish the old stadium within 90 days of the team's first home game at the new site.In addition, the county also looks likely to lose the new FBI headquarters. Also, we asked him why the closing of Six Flags in Bowie is a big deal, and how the county is planning to make up a $170 million budget shortfall.Send us questions and comments for guests: kojo@wamu.orgFollow us on Instagram: instagram.com/wamu885Follow us on Bluesky: bsky.app/wamu.org

The NFL Draft is officially coming to Washington, D.C. in 2027, and Craig has full reaction to the historic announcement. With plans to hold the event on the National Mall, Craig breaks down comments from NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, Commanders owner Josh Harris, and D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser. He explores what this means for the city economically and culturally, and whether the announcement impacts the Commanders' ongoing push to return to the RFK Stadium site.

Big news this week in DC: the Commanders and the city have reached a deal to bring the team home to RFK! Hear from Mayor Muriel Bowser, four City Council members, and a PG County executive on both sides of the coin, as well as legendary ex-Redskin Joe Theismann about this seismic event.

Big news this week in DC: the Commanders and the city have reached a deal to bring the team home to RFK! Hear from Mayor Muriel Bowser, four City Council members, and a PG County executive on both sides of the coin, as well as legendary ex-Redskin Joe Theismann about this seismic event.

Big news this week in DC: the Commanders and the city have reached a deal to bring the team home to RFK! Hear from Mayor Muriel Bowser, four City Council members, and a PG County executive on both sides of the coin, as well as legendary ex-Redskin Joe Theismann about this seismic event.

Big news this week in DC: the Commanders and the city have reached a deal to bring the team home to RFK! Hear from Mayor Muriel Bowser, four City Council members, and a PG County executive on both sides of the coin, as well as legendary ex-Redskin Joe Theismann about this seismic event.

On Monday, the District announced the city had struck a nearly $4 billion deal with the Washington Commanders to build a new football stadium and a massive mixed-use development at the old RFK site. The city is chipping in about $1 billion in infrastructure improvements to the site, including two parking facilities. D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser joined the show to share how the agreement came together and why she thinks it's a good deal for the District. The deal still needs approval from the D.C. Council; we asked how she plans to sell the idea to skeptical lawmakers.Mayor Bowser said this would be the largest private investment in the city's history. “The square footage there is equivalent to four Wharfs," the Mayor said. "So, imagine making that area vibrant with activity for a sports district, an entertainment district, housing, hotels, and jobs for D.C. residents.”Mayor Bowser said she's been briefing the Council and has asked them to approve the deal by July 15th.It's becoming increasingly unlikely the U.S. House will vote to fix their own error --one which prevents the District from using its own revenue to finish out the 2025 budget year. The lack of action will force the city to cut hundreds of millions of dollars over the next several months. We asked the mayor how she's grappling with this needless crisis . Plus, we asked about her 2026 budget.Send us questions and comments for guests: kojo@wamu.orgFollow us on Instagram: instagram.com/wamu885Follow us on Bluesky: bsky.app/wamu.org

In this special edition of Not My Beat, Craig skips the usual guest format and instead compiles and analyzes key comments from DC Council members Phil Mendelson, Brooke Pinto, Charles Allen, and Mayor Muriel Bowser. All four leaders spoke on local sports radio this week—Team 980 and 106.7 The Fan—offering insight into the political hurdles, public concerns, and financial implications surrounding the proposed RFK Stadium deal that would bring the Commanders back to the District.

After DC Councilmember Charles Allen raised concerns about parking for the new Commanders stadium at RFK, Mayor Muriel Bowser called into Grant and Danny on 106.7 The Fan to address the issue directly. Craig reacts to Bowser's comments, where she emphasizes that parking solutions are being worked on as part of the larger redevelopment plan and pushes back on criticism about the stadium's accessibility. Craig breaks down the politics, logistics, and what it all means for fans attending games at the revamped RFK.

12:43 - Commanders: reaction to and analysis of a deal for a Commanders stadium on the RFK Stadium site in Washington, D.C., including whether the deal is good for D.C., what the deal getting done says about Commanders managing partner Josh Harris and key comments from Harris, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell and D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser 41:28 - Nationals: thoughts on a 19-5 loss to the Major League-leading New York Mets for a split of a four-game series 48:13 - Orioles: breakdown of a 4-3 win over the American League East-leading New York Yankees Visit CateringByUptown.com and mention that Al Galdi sent you Follow @WSHOnTheDaily on Instagram and visit WSHOnTheDaily.com For advertising inquiries, email Sales@BlueWirePods.com Please note that time stamps may be slightly off depending on rotating national ads 

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Hour 1 1:12 - The Commanders Are Coming Home! Craig Reacts to RFK Stadium News 10:16 - RFK Return: What It Means for the Community 19:09 - Calls on Commanders Return to RFK Stadium 31:20 - Muriel Bowser Believes Investing in RFK Stadium Will Serve DC Residents

Craig reacts to the top storylines from today's press conference at the National Press Club where Commanders Owner Josh Harris, DC Mayor Muriel Bowser and NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell spoke to the media about the Commanders returning to the RFK Stadium site.

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser and the Washington Commanders are reportedly close to striking a $3 billion deal to build a new football stadium anchoring a massive mixed-use development at the old RFK site. It's believed to include at least $850 million from the District for parking and preparing the site, with the team paying to build the stadium itself. And the price tag could raise with an addition of a Metro station. However, not all city officials support using taxpayers' dollars to help finance a home for the Commanders. Ward 6 D.C. Councilmember Charles Allen joined the show to explain his long-time opposition to building a new sports venue at the RFK site. He said the city doesn't need to subsidize a stadium to attract development. "The public investment on this is going to be more than a billion dollars already and I don't think that's a good deal for DC," he said.Allen also said the deal should include moving its headquarters from Virginia to the District.Plus, what could be on the chopping block as D.C. grapples with Congressionally-mandated budget cuts?The U.S. Supreme Court considered a Montgomery County case this week that would allow religious families to opt their kids out of public school lessons with LGBTQ-themed books. It's a case with national implications. Montgomery County Council Vice President and chair of the county's education committee, Will Jawando, got behind the mic to weigh in. He also weighed in on County Executive Marc Elrich's proposal raise income taxes rather than property tax rates. The county-level income tax increase was made possible by a change in the tax structure by the Maryland General Assembly earlier this month. Jawando said he supports the income tax bump."I make $150,000 a year. I'll pay $150 more in income tax next year if this passes. It's $100 per $100,000 in taxable income is the increase. It's a very small amount, but it'll allow us to fully fund our schools and our teachers," he said.Send us questions and comments for guests: kojo@wamu.orgFollow us on Instagram: instagram.com/wamu885Follow us on Bluesky: bsky.app/wamu.org

Yesterday, Mayor Muriel Bowser announced spending freezes and city cuts because of a massive crater that Congress created in DC's budget and then never fixed. There's a bill in the House that could immediately resolve this budget crisis, but the lawmakers have stalled on voting, and now they're on break until April 28. Local reporter Martin Austermuhle is here to tell us how the cuts could affect life in DC right now. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC. You can also become a member, with ad-free listening, for as little as $8 a month. Learn more about the sponsors of this April 16th episode: Prolonlife.com/city - Use this link for 15% off Alliance Francaise Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode we talk about Chappell Roan making more enemies, listener comments, whether Muriel Bowser could have resisted Trump, wanting people to have stronger reactions to what's going on, and how best to navigate through anger. Join our Patreon at www.patreon.com/threeguyson to get the YouTube link for today's show.--------------------------------------Intro music provided by Felt Five. Outro music provided by Infrared Krypto.

En 2020, Muriel Bowser, la maire démocrate de Washington, commandait une gigantesque fresque « Black Lives Matter » (« les vies noires comptent ») à la mémoire de George Floyd, un Afro-Américain tué par un policier blanc lors de son interpellation à Minneapolis (Minnesota).Cinq ans plus tard, la même édile a ordonné de retirer cette fresque, reflet d'une prise de conscience collective à propos des inégalités raciales aux Etats-Unis. Entre ces deux décisions, Donald Trump a eu le temps de quitter la Maison Blanche puis d'y revenir.Depuis qu'il a prêté serment pour son second mandat, le 20 janvier 2025, le ton s'est durci. Des attaques verbales contre les médias, les juges ou les universités, le magnat républicain et son administration sont passés aux menaces et à l'intimidation. Leur objectif : mettre au pas toutes les personnes et les institutions qui tentent d'exercer un contre-pouvoir ou un esprit critique.La fresque « Black Lives Matter » en est un exemple patent. Symbole de la lutte antiraciste, honnie par Donald Trump et ses supporteurs du mouvement MAGA (Make America Great Again, « rendre sa grandeur à l'Amérique »), elle était dans le collimateur de la Maison Blanche depuis janvier. Au début de mars, un représentant républicain a menacé de retirer les fonds fédéraux alloués à la ville si elle n'était pas retirée – ce qui a été fait dix jours plus tard.Dans cet épisode de « L'Heure du Monde », Gilles Paris, éditorialiste au Monde et ancien correspondant à Washington, analyse le climat de peur instauré par la nouvelle administration Trump.Un épisode de Jean-Guillaume Santi et Adélaïde Tenaglia. Réalisation : Quentin Tenaud. Présentation : Jean-Guillaume Santi. Rédaction en chef : Adèle Ponticelli.Cet épisode a été diffusé le 3 avril 2025.---Pour soutenir "L'Heure du Monde" et notre rédaction, abonnez-vous sur abopodcast.lemonde.fr Hébergé par Audion. Visitez https://www.audion.fm/fr/privacy-policy pour plus d'informations.

On this week's episode of 'The Saturday Show with Jonathan Capehart': Bully. President Trump is using the bully pulpit of the presidency to bend critics and the reluctant at home and abroad to his will. Ruth Ben-Ghiat will explain how this fits an authoritarian pattern. And Democratic Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove joins me to discuss Trump's daily threats to federal workers and agencies, and his new demand of support for Speaker Johnson's new short-term spending bill to avoid a government shutdown in 6 days. D.C.'s Dilemma: The mayor of the nation's capitol, Muriel Bowser joins me for a wide-ranging conversation, from Trump's threat of a federal takeover to why D.C.'s relationship with the President and Congress is way more fraught than any other city or state in the country. Social Insecurity. Martin O'Malley, former commissioner of the Social Security Administration, explains why he says recent cuts to the safety net for millions of seniors could collapse the program in 90 days or less. And, on Wisconsin: Another crucial race for that state's Supreme Court that could swing the ideological majority conservative. Judge Susan Crawford is running to ensure the court maintains its 4-3 liberal majortiy and explains her platform. All that and more on “The Saturday Show with Jonathan Capehart.” 

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Mayor Muriel Bowser has unveiled her plans for the RFK Stadium site, with the first details emerging at a Ward 7 meeting Thursday evening. Craig welcomes WUSA9's Eric Flack to discuss the key takeaways from the meeting, including whether taxpayer money will be used to fund the project and if affordable housing will be incorporated into the surrounding area. Flack shares insights on what was—and wasn't—revealed during the discussion.

Muriel Bowser, Mayor of Washington, DC, gives a press conference to provide an update on the deadly American Airlines and Army helicopter crash at Reagan Nat'l Airport.

Today's show opens with a piece by Constitutional Law Professor, Jonathan Turley entitled, “The Final Corruption of Joe Biden.” Turley lays out the case that we've been making here on my show. To give you an idea of the rage and derangement on the Left, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser says she is going to refuse to acknowledge the J6 pardons and will not release the prisoners. On a similar note, Philadelphia DA, Larry Krasner is pushing for state charges for J6 prisoners pardoned by President Trump. The NY Time put out a piece suggesting the labeling drug Cartels as ‘terrorists” could hurt the U.S. Economy. When I say you cannot despise the Legacy/mainstream media enough, this is what I mean. A woke, politicized bigot in robes, a narcissistic Bishop of the Episcopal Church decided the Church no longer has a wall of separation to the state. In the typical condescension exhibited by the Left, she tries to sound so compassionate for those poor unfortunate souls who will never amount to anything. The soft bigotry of low expectation is running at full throttle for Rev. Mariann Budde. We then add some testimony given by Russel Vought for the OMB position. Senator Moreno (R-OH) asked how supporting illegals is a way to support the working class in our own country? This leads to another reminder that the Left has intentionally twisted the 14th Amendment when it comes to U.S. citizenship. So, I bring you the words of both the original author and then the sponsor in the Senate. It could not be more clear that there is no such thing as hopping across the border illegally, plopping a baby on the ground creating an instant U.S. citizen. Now, we have to address the Left with the same stupidity they wield. Apparently, it's all they understand. AOC has been on a holy crusade since Elon Musk made a gesture at a rally. They Left cannot rid themselves of their fixation on Hitler. So, I point out how she has made the exact same gestures in the exact same manner and demand her apology and her resignation. Senator Murphy (D-CT) beclowns himself at the Elise Stefanik hearing by also lying about Elon Musk's gesture. Stefanik brilliantly throws it back in his face. We hit a few more subjects, ending with the pre-mature lawsuits against DOGE and how they are likely all dead on arrival. Seems when people react while in a state of rage, they don't make the best choices. Please take a moment to rate and review the show and then share the episode on social media. You can find me on Facebook, X, Instagram, GETTR and TRUTH Social by searching for The Alan Sanders Show. And, consider becoming a sponsor of the show by visiting my Patreon page!!

“You never forget your first time being on an FBI Most Wanted list,” says January 6 defendant John Strand. “The process is the punishment ... they punish you at every nook and cranny of the bureaucratic machine.” For what came down to four misdemeanors, John faced a year in prison, including four months in solitary confinement, where he was often denied his time outdoors, phone calls, or even a book to read. “It was so totalitarian,” John says. “I didn't really expect justice.” He and Glenn discuss the Supreme Court ruling that shortened his 32-month prison sentence, the “uniparty attack on the American populist resistance,” and the aftermath of John's “digital assassination.” The two consider whether or not government officials like Nancy Pelosi and D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser “benefited by creating the conditions” that made January 6 possible. Did at least 26 FBI agents know what was coming that day? What about the pipe bombs at the DNC and RNC headquarters? The main question is what do we do now? John suggests that the January 6 prosecutions are legally “irredeemably tainted.” Will President-elect Donald Trump issue a blanket pardon?  Learn more about Patriot Plea by John Strand here- https://www.johnstrand.com/ Sponsors        Byrna        Byrna is the best alternative to deadly force. Visit https://byrna.com/GLENN for a 10% discount.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andy begins with Commanders ownership and Muriel Bowser meeting with President Biden to officially transfer the RFK site to the District. Also, the tall task facing the Commanders defense. (23:59) Will this young Commanders team be playoff ready? (41:56) What is Bob Kraft doing in New England? To hear the whole show, tune in live from 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Monday-Friday. For more sports coverage, download the ESPN630 AM app, visit https://www.sportscapitoldc.com. To join the conversation, check us out on twitter @ESPN630DC and @andypollin1See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2025 is already starting off to be one for the history books. Speaker Mike Johnson gets to keep the gavel, on the first vote no less, and Judge Merchan has ordered President-Elect Trump to appear in court on January 10th to be sentenced in his New York hush money case. For the first time in history, we will have a felon serving as president. DC Mayor Muriel Bowser discusses the preparations underway for inauguration as well as what she says about her "genuine" meeting with Trump. Plus, DNC Chair candidate, James Skoufis, on where he wants to see Democrats invest more resources.

Ben doesn't want to talk about all the bad news that happened last night. But he does so anyway. Kevin Blackistone returns to take us from A to Z on the Congressional land-transfer bill that enabled Washington to take control of land in Washington. It makes no sense until you realize that DC is treated more like a colony than a free state in the United States. In fact “Chocolate City” is not a state at all. Get ready for a twisting saga starring Mayor Muriel Bowser and featuring Elon Musk, Utah Senator Mike Lee and several other MAGA creatures. Kevin is a columnist for the Washington Post, a professor of journalism at the University of Maryland and a panelist for Around the Horn. His views are his own.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

12.5.24 Hour 3 – Kevin and Denton discuss comments made by DC Mayor Muriel Bowser regarding the Commanders new stadium being at the RFK site and being a dome'd stadium. Chris Knoche, Maryland Radio Analyst, on the Terps 8-1 start, the young players making an impact, and why this team is gelling more than last year. Kevin and Denton react to UCLA firing Eric Bieniemy.

Today's Headlines: The Department of Homeland Security has designated January 6th, the date for certifying the presidential election, as a National Special Security Event, ensuring heightened security similar to events like the Super Bowl. This move was requested by Washington D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser. Meanwhile, Attorney General Merrick Garland reassured Justice Department staff of its continued commitment to upholding the rule of law, despite increased threats due to ongoing prosecutions. Donald Trump also announced he would not participate in another debate with Vice President Kamala Harris. In New York, NYPD Commissioner Edward Caban resigned amidst an FBI corruption investigation. Lastly, Harvey Weinstein has been indicted on new sex crimes charges as prosecutors prepare for his retrial in November Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: NBC News: Congress to get beefed-up security for electoral vote certification on Jan. 6 WA Post: Merrick Garland forcefully defends rule of law in Justice Dept. speech  Axios: Trump says he won't do another presidential debate  WA Post: NYPD commissioner resigns amid federal corruption probe  WA Post: Harvey Weinstein indicted on new charges after New York conviction overturned  Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage alongside Bridget Schwartz and edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices