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The Ward 5 Wave — 56 episodes

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1

Housing in the FY27 Budget, Youth Roundtable Reflections, and Talbert Street Homes

2

Teen Takeovers, SOUL Act, Future Land Use, and More

3

DC's Social Safety Net, Safeway Closing, and Economic Development

4

Potomac Interceptor Collapse Update with Councilmember Charles Allen

5

Budget Challenges, Advancing Adult Education, and Remembering Rev. Jesse Jackson

6

Get to know CM Doni Crawford; Council Priorities, Black History Month, Congressional Interference, and More

7

Season 3 Kickoff! Selecting a New Interim CM, Oversight, and ICE

8

Season 2 Finale! Child Tax Credit, 2025 Reflections, 2026 Changes

9

Changes to TOPA, SNAP Benefits at Risk, and Montana Triangle Zoning Hearing

10

The CARE for Youth Plan

11

Recap of Ward 5 Day, RFK Redevelopment and RENTAL Act, and Preview of Youth Affairs Policy Package

12

Federal Overreach, Council's Next Legislative Meeting, and WARD 5 DAY!

13

Threats to DC Autonomy, DYRS Lawsuit, and Reflections on Second Budget Vote and RFK Redevelopment

14

First Budget Vote Reflections and I-82 with Andy Shallal

15

Updates on RFK, Budget Oversight, and Cell Phones in DC Schools

16

I-82, RFK, WorldPride, and More

17

A Budget for All of Us

18

The Budget is Coming!

19

Council Hot Topics with Chairman Mendelson

20

The Future of RFK (plus I-82, Upcoming Events, and Sinners Movie)

21

Upcoming Ward 5 Events, DC Emancipation Day, Spring Break & Council Recess

22

Recent Council Votes: Rental Assistance Reform and Open Meetings Act

23

Moving the Providence Redevelopment Forward

24

Recess at the Capitol

25

Power to the People

26

District Dollar Signs

27

Celebrating Black History Month: Tyrone Celey

28

Celebrating Black History Month: Sia Barbara Kamara

29

Celebrating Black History Month: Jeannette Mobley

30

Celebrating Black History Month: Wade Henderson

31

Tragedy at DCA, Improved NAEP Scores for DC Students, and More…

32

Oversight, Federal Gov’t Changes, Commanders, RFK Stadium, and More…

33

MLK Day, Inauguration, New Staff, and Upcoming Ward 5 Events

34

Season 1 Finale: How are the kids, really?

35

Happy Thanksgiving! And November Updates

36

Tackling Challenges Together: DC Farm Tour, Council Updates, and More

37

Legislative Meeting Recap, Great Libraries, and UNCF Guests

38

Lots of Events and the End of Council Recess

39

Gun Trafficking Lawsuits (and…Getting Ready for Ward 5 Day!)

40

Thank a Union! Plus Updates and Trinidad Day Recap

41

A Looming Crisis: Rental Housing in the District

42

Remembering Joe Bowser, and Saying Thank You to Summer Intern, Faith Hutson

43

Getting Ready for Back-to-School

44

Shifting Our Economic Strategy: Co-ops

45

Eminent Domain and Council Recess

46

Bus on First St NW, South Dakota Safety Study, Rental Assistance, and More

47

Budget Wins, South Dakota Ave, and Pride

48

Brown vs. Board Anniversary, Budget Work, and Bike to Work Day

49

Budget, Buses, and Bears

50

Advocating for DC’s LGBTQ+ Community

51

Budget Conversation with Chairman Mendelson

52

Fighting for Ward 5: Budget Oversight and Public Safety

53

Tragedy in Brookland, Budget Reflections, and Honoring Edna Brown Coleman

54

Monumental News Inside

55

Budget Drama and New Legislation

56

Trailer: Introducing The Ward 5 Wave