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Is Regional Electricity Governance Broken? Dec 27, 2024

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With news that wholesale prices of electricity are going to rise sharply next year, there is increasing concern about the regional transmission organization called PJM, which covers 13 states from New Jersey to Illinois. Sunil Dasgupta talks with Maryland Delegate Lorig Charkoudian and West Virginia Delegate Evan Hansen about how they see the problem and are working together. Music from Washington DC rock 'n' roll band 7 Door Sedan.

I Hate the News Dec 24 Dec 24, 2024

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The weekly news analysis from I Hate Politics: The Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) launches a pilot to make it easier for tens of thousands of small nonprofits to join the CFC charities list. Montgomery County Public Schools released its budget proposal, with an ask of an extra $300 million and a new bill proposes to raise Board of Education member salaries to $124,000 Music by Sting Pain Index.

The 2024 All Local Music Holiday Yule Log Dec 20, 2024

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Holiday Weekend Special with local music featured on the podcast. Artists and bands in order of appearance: Cataclizm, Oren Levine, Dear Daria, Apollo 66, Sting pain Index, Myster Treefrog, 7 Door Sedan, Jim Kennedy, and Doogie Whittaker. Links at ihppod.org.

I Hate the News Dec 17 Dec 17, 2024

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The weekly news analysis from I Hate Politics: DC area towns Bladensburg and Cheverly fight over annexing a site ready for redevelopment. George Washington University Hospital narrowly avoids a medical resident strike. Silver Spring United Methodist Church unveils plans to build affordable housing on church grounds. A racist incident shakes Wootton High School. And more. Music by Sting Pain Index.

Permitting Fixes For More Housing Dec 13, 2024

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Housing lobbyist Tom Coale and housing researcher Salim Furth argue that reducing public comment on by-right development projects, standardizing environmental waivers, early vesting of development entitlement, and other permitting reforms can jumpstart housing supply and mitigate the housing shortage in Maryland. Sunil Dasgupta talks with Coale and Furth about their recent paper on the subject https://t.ly/gaveq. Music from Washington DC rock 'n' roll band 7 Door Sedan.

I Hate the News Dec 10 Dec 10, 2024

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The weekly news analysis from I Hate Politics: Prince George's County Executive hopeful position themselves. Montgomery County Council considers a formal resolution to block its president from running for higher office. Impact tax reduction vetoed; County Executive wants new tax. 2-acre brush fires in Rock Creek. And more. Music by Sting Pain Index.

The Blueprint in A Time of Deficit Dec 06, 2024

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December begins the budget politics season. School districts announce their proposals and local and state leaders begin to think about their own numbers. This year, Maryland is looking ahead to a structural budget deficit in part because of its ambition on a new education funding law called the Blueprint for Maryland's Future. Sunil Dasgupta talks with the Maryland State Education Association's leaders Paul Lemle and Nikki Woodward about the Blueprint's progress and prospects. Music from Washington DC rock 'n' roll band 7 Door Sedan.

I Hate the News Dec 3 Dec 03, 2024

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The weekly news analysis from I Hate Politics: The Archdiocese of Baltimore embarks on a major reorganization plan that will close 31 parishes. MD Gov Moore joins county leaders to question a power transmission project that will feed data centers in Virginia. Police staffing woes continue for Montgomery County, MD, among other jurisdictions. And a recruitment scandal in a Fairfax, VA, high school football program. And more. Music by Sting Pain Index.

A Portrait of A Young Activist Nov 29, 2024

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For this Thanksgiving week episode, Sunil Dasgupta talks with young activist and Kennedy High School junior Richa Tripathi, who is now the president of the youth wing of the local advocacy group MoCo Pride. Music from Washington DC rock 'n' roll band 7 Door Sedan.

I Hate the News Nov 26 Nov 26, 2024

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The weekly news analysis from I Hate Politics: Democrats want to cooperate and resist Trump. Will it work? MD Senator Will Smith Jr and Delegate Lily Qi break from orthodoxy on housing and primary election reform. MD People Counsel files FERC complaint against transmission company as electric rates set to rise. Route 1 in Prince George's County finally gets a makeover. MCPS wants to stop paying for AP and IB test fees for all students. And more. Music by Sting Pain Index.

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