The Politics Hour: D.C. Attorney General Brian Schwalb on going after 'extreme housing neglect'

In recent months, D.C. Attorney General Brian Schwalb has used his office to improve housing conditions across the city, including filing lawsuits that force landlords to clean up trash and stop illegal activities. The city's top lawyer joins Kojo and Tom to explain why this is one of his top priorities. Plus, the Attorney General breaks down the settlement with Amazon over the company's discriminatory delivery practices in Wards 7 and 8, and how his office is working to reduce youth crime.

Maryland Governor Wes Moore did not promise to serve a full second term if reelected during this week's gubernatorial debate. Moore's comments have made many political experts think he might run for President in 2028. WAMU's Maryland reporter Jenny Abamu explains what the future could hold for the governor. Plus, the Prince George's County Council unanimously advanced legislation for the proposed Sphere project at National Harbor without a union labor agreement. Jenny explains how community members are reacting and what it means for the project moving forward.

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