Congressman Jamie Raskin (D-Md., 8th District) talks about the year since the Jan. 6 insurrection, which he writes about in his new book, Unthinkable: Trauma, Truth, and the Trials of American Democracy. Virginia Delegate Marcus Simon (D-53rd District) previews the legislative session, and the strategy for Democrats in a Republican-controlled House.

It's our year-in-review show! Kojo and Tom talk about the big political stories of 2021 with WAMU/DCist reporter Martin Austermuhle, Maryland Matters editor-in-chief Danielle Gaines, and Washington Post reporter Laura Vozzella.

Virginia Governor Ralph Northam (D) talks about his budget proposal, which includes eliminating the grocery tax. And we hear how the transition with Republican Governor-elect Glenn Youngkin is going. Then, Kojo and Tom talk with D.C. Attorney General Karl Racine (D) about his lawsuit against two far-right extremist groups for their role in the January 6th attacks.

D.C. Councilmember Mary Cheh (D-Ward 3) talks about why the District isn't doing more to enforce outstanding parking tickets. And Washington Post reporter Ovetta Wiggins talks about Maryland's special session, where lawmakers passed a controversial congressional map and overturned some of Governor Larry Hogan's (R) vetoes.

Maryland Lieutenant Governor Boyd Rutherford (R) talks about how the state is preparing for the omicron variant. D.C. Councilmember Brianne Nadeau (D-Ward 1) talks about her push to pause homeless encampment clearings.

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser (D) talks about lifting the indoor mask mandate, the rise in homicides, and conditions at the D.C. Jail. But first, we hear from Maryland Matters senior reporter Bruce DePuyt about the Prince George's County redistricting controversy.

Walter Smith, executive director of D.C. Appleseed, explains the significance of the District's settlement with Carefirst. D.C. Councilmember Christina Henderson (I-At Large) talks about redistricting and vaccines for 5-to-11-year-olds. And Montgomery County Council President Tom Hucker (D-District 5) discusses new policies for police body-worn cameras.

Virginia Republicans won big this week, sweeping the commonwealth's top positions and flipping seats in the House of Delegates. What will this mean for the legislative session in 2022?

The Virginia governor's race is coming down to the wire. James Madison University professor Bob Roberts joins us to talk about the election. Prince George's County Executive Angela Alsobrooks talks about Maryland politics, public safety, and efforts to connect residents with jobs.

D.C. Councilmember Kenyan McDuffie (D-Ward 5) explains his run for attorney general. Washington Metrorail Safety Commission CEO David Mayer talks about safety problems with the Metrorail's 7000-series trains. And former WAMU Program Director Steve Martin gives us the history of the station's politics coverage.