What's With Washington Podcast
1) 51st: Why Statehood, Why Now?
Three major events in 2020 bring D.C.'s lack of representation into the spotlight: the coronavirus pandemic, protests near the White House against police brutality, and a historic statehood vote in Co...Show More
2) 51st: With Democrats In Charge, Is DC Destined For Statehood?
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 th...Show More
3) Next Virtual Trivia: November 19th!
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...Show More
4) 51st: Greetings From Douglass Commonwealth
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 ...Show More
5) 51st: From Prisons To Weed, How District Life Is Different
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 ...Show More
6) 51st: Is D.C. Statehood Even Legal?
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 — ...Show More
7) 51st: ‘Take This Thing To The Streets’
The civil rights movement is reshaping D.C.'s push for representation and local control. Will local leaders like Walter Fauntroy and Marion Barry be able to get the city on solid ground? This is the t...Show More
8) 51st: What Hamilton Got Wrong About D.C.
A Philadelphia mutiny. A secret dinner meeting with three Founding Fathers. A controversial political boss's citywide reorganization plan. To understand Washingtonians' voting rights today, we dive in...Show More
9) 51st: Our New Season
51st is a series about Washingtonians’ fight for representation. D.C.'s 700,000 residents don't get to elect a voting representative to Congress, and the federal government can block their laws. 51st ...Show More
10) Next Virtual Trivia: Oct 1!
Join Mikaela for another night of What’s With Washington Virtual Trivia on October 1st! Test your knowledge of the Washington region’s history, geography, culture and ...hint hint... D.C.’s push for s...Show More