I Hate the News Aug 13

The weekly news analysis from I Hate Politics: Tropical Storm Debby brought needed rain to the DC region which has been on drought watch, but also flooded low-lying areas of Old town Alexandria, by the Kennedy Center and the Watergate Building in Washington; and Dock Street in Annapolis. The NEA, the largest union in the country, has locked out its own staff for six weeks now. Rockville Mayor and Council of end discussion on a new rent stabilization bill prompting one councilmember to pen an oped about how he changed his mind; MCPS welcomes 42 special education teachers from the Philippines, the first big batch hire in the school district. And more. Music from Silver Spring band The Airport 77s.