The city's chances at statehood have improved in 2021, but there’s still one big obstacle: the filibuster. This is a special bonus episode of 51st, from WAMU's What's With Washington. To support the show, visit wamu.org/supportwhatswith ..read more

The city's chances at statehood have improved in 2021, but there’s still one big obstacle: the filibuster. This is a special bonus episode of 51st, from WAMU's What's With Washington. To support the show, visit wamu.org/supportwhatswith ..read more

Join Mikaela for another night of virtual trivia on November 19th! Test your knowledge of the Washington region along with special guest Rachel Kurzius of DCist. You’ll also get a chance to win a pair of What’s With Washington argyle socks. The trivia event is on Thursday, Nov. 19 from 7:30-8:30 p.m. ET. It’s free and open to everyone. To participate, please pre-register at wamu.org/events by Nov. 19 at 5 p.m. All registered participants will receive an email with instructions on how to connect on Zoom. Live closed captioning service will be provided ..read more

Join Mikaela for another night of virtual trivia on November 19th! Test your knowledge of the Washington region along with special guest Rachel Kurzius of DCist. You’ll also get a chance to win a pair of What’s With Washington argyle socks. The trivia event is on Thursday, Nov. 19 from 7:30-8:30 p.m. ET. It’s free and open to everyone. To participate, please pre-register at wamu.org/events by Nov. 19 at 5 p.m. All registered participants will receive an email with instructions on how to connect on Zoom. Live closed captioning service will be provided ..read more

What does Washington, D.C.'s future hold? We take a trip to 2030 to find out. Plus, Kojo Nnamdi and Tom Sherwood explore why D.C. statehood is so personal for local journalists like them. This is the sixth and final episode of 51st, from WAMU's What's With Washington. To support the show, visit wamu.org/supportwhatswith ..read more

What does Washington, D.C.'s future hold? We take a trip to 2030 to find out. Plus, Kojo Nnamdi and Tom Sherwood explore why D.C. statehood is so personal for local journalists like them. This is the sixth and final episode of 51st, from WAMU's What's With Washington. To support the show, visit wamu.org/supportwhatswith ..read more

D.C.'s status as a district has drastically altered the lives of some residents, including people convicted of felonies and medical marijuana patients. Formerly incarcerated Washingtonian Jameon Gray and marijuana legalization advocate Adam Eidinger share their stories, and D.C.'s attorney general offers up solutions. This is the fifth episode of 51st, from WAMU's What's With Washington. To support the show, visit wamu.org/supportwhatswith ..read more

D.C.'s status as a district has drastically altered the lives of some residents, including people convicted of felonies and medical marijuana patients. Formerly incarcerated Washingtonian Jameon Gray and marijuana legalization advocate Adam Eidinger share their stories, and D.C.'s attorney general offers up solutions. This is the fifth episode of 51st, from WAMU's What's With Washington. To support the show, visit wamu.org/supportwhatswith ..read more

Should D.C. become its own state, combine with Maryland or stay the way it is? Most local activists say 51st statehood is the only way to go, but opponents believe it violates the U.S. Constitution — among other issues. Who’s right here? This is the fourth episode of 51st, from WAMU’s What’s With Washington. To support the show, visit wamu.org/supportwhatswith ..read more

Should D.C. become its own state, combine with Maryland or stay the way it is? Most local activists say 51st statehood is the only way to go, but opponents believe it violates the U.S. Constitution — among other issues. Who’s right here? This is the fourth episode of 51st, from WAMU’s What’s With Washington. To support the show, visit wamu.org/supportwhatswith ..read more