I Hate Politics Podcast Sunil Dasgupta
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Exploring a human activity we love to hate. A podcast about politics close to our home, schools, streets, businesses, and local government. Hosted by Sunil Dasgupta. More at ihppod.org.
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We Love Consequential Primaries
Maryland’s 2024 primary election featured never before money, some wide open races, political establishment reassertion, and scandals looming over local races. I Hate Politics Assistant Producer Daniel Gelillo talks with UMBC history professor Andrew Nolan and UMBC political science professor and regular host Sunil Dasgupta to draw out lessons from the recent polls. Music by Washington DC post-punk band, Grey Swift.
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I Hate the News May 14
Maryland Primary Day 2024; what early voting yielded for turnout. Student protests in the Washington DC region die down and Congress holds hearings on antisemtism in schools including in Montgomery County. City of Rockville asks the regional Transportation Planning Board to remove the I-270 toll lane project from the list for studying air quality impacts while Virginia seeks to add toll lanes on Woodrow Wilson Bridge in space designated for transit. Music from Doogie Whittaker and the Lonesome Mile.
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Brenda Diaz for Board of Education: Candidate Interview
2024 Primary Election Candidate Interview with former MCPS teacher Brenda Diaz, now a challenger running for the Montgomery County Board of Education in District 2. All eligible voters can cast their choice for all school board races. You can find interviews with other candidates in the I Hate Politics library on all major streaming platforms. Music for the episode are two piano compositions from Kensington resident Adam Bobrow.
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I Hate the News May 7
The problem of web-ballots in elections; what happens when a candidate using public campaign funds decides to quit; Northwood High School students come together to protest the school board’s decision to leave them without an auditorium and athletic fields; and the Washington Metro workers union protests discussions about wage freezes in their management’s talks with government officials. Music from Doogie Whittaker and the Lonesome Mile.
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Sarah Elfreth for Congress: Candidate Interview
2024 Primary Election Candidate Interview with State Senator Sarah Elfreth from District 30 now running for Congress in Maryland’s Third District, which is centered on Howard and Anne Arundel counties. The MD3 race is a crowded field. You can find interviews with other candidates in the I Hate Politics library on all major streaming platforms. Music for the episode are two piano compositions from Kensington resident Adam Bobrow.
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Terri Hill for Congress: Candidate Interview
2024 Primary Election Candidate Interview with State Delegate Terri Hill from District 12A now running for Congress in Maryland’s Third District, which is centered on Howard and Anne Arundel counties. The MD3 race is a crowded field. You can find interviews with other candidates in the I Hate Politics library on all major streaming platforms. Music for the episode are two piano compositions from Kensington resident Adam Bobrow.