We hear from a sheriff, a justice reporter, and two local immigrant advocates.

Comedian Dick Gregory's story, and his ability to disarm diverse audiences, is chronicled in the new play, "Turn Me Loose," now showing at Arena Stage.

Providence Hospital in northeast Washington, D.C. is planning to end acute care services in December and refocus to a "health village" model.

Young people are notorious for not exercising their right to vote. What is being done in our region to tone their political muscles?

Virginia Republicans and Democrats can’t agree on how to rectify racial gerrymandering. The D.C. Council votes to overturn Initiative 77. And the Montgomery County Executive candidates meet for a debate.

Though great strides have been made to expand theater's reach to local black community, those doing the work on-stage and behind-the-scenes maintain there's still work to be done.

The D.C. Council takes steps to overturn Initiative 77, a ballot measure that increased the tipped minimum wage. And lawmakers consider a bill that would curb short-term home rentals.

George Pelecanos joins us in studio for a look at his new book and a conversation about why he finds so many stories to tell in the Washington region.

Kojo explores the church’s rich history -- and what the dissolution means for the remaining congregation.

Partnering with Sankofa Video Books & Cafe, the best-selling novelist draws attention to a unique Washington institution founded to promote black-made cinema and literature.