The Politics Hour: Prince George’s County’s anti-ICE bills and the Iran War’s local impact

About this episode

The episode discusses the D.C. budget, the latest developments on the Iran War, and anti-ICE legislation in Prince George's County.

WAMU's Alex Koma on the D.C. budget, VA Rep. Suhas Subramanyam on the latest on the Iran War, and Prince George's County Council Vice Chair Eric Olson talks anti-ICE legislation.

People in this episode

Guests: Suhas Subramanyam, Eric Olson

Topics covered

• Prince George's County
• anti-ICE legislation
• Iran War
• D.C. budget

Keywords

• politics
• local news
• legislation

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Books & works: The Politics Hour

Places: Prince George’s County’s, D.C., VA

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