Multi-million-dollar development along Metro’s Blue Line. The possible arrival of the FBI headquarters. FedEx Field’s future as the home of the Washington Commanders. Prince George’s County could see a lot of change in the coming years. County Executive Angela Alsobrooks joins the show to talk about the future of Prince George’s County, as well as her own.
After protracted negotiations, there appears to finally be a deal on Virginia’s budget. Both sides are claiming victory in a process that was somewhat secretive. Virginia Mercury’s Sarah Vogelsong breaks down the deal for us, what we know and don’t know about what’s in the budget, and how it might impact our region.
An unusual dry spell may force the District to pull drinking water from backup reservoirs for the first time in over a decade. WAMU’s environment reporter Jacob Fenston talks with Kojo and Tom about what this means, how local government might manage this potential crisis, and how climate change plays into the current situation. Plus, Fenston tells us about what it was like to be one of the first to taste the lab-grown chicken that is currently being served at one local restaurant.
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