Council of the District of Columbia
Hearing the Council
We’re the District’s legislature, responsible for crafting laws. On Twitter, our goal is to engage with residents in an informative and conversational way. If you think you already know all about our councilmembers, or the topics they tackle, then you clearly haven’t listened to our “Hearing the Council” radio show and podcast. Even Wilson Building staffers and journalists get whole new insight into councilmembers from our “getting to know you” episodes, and our deep dives on policy topics give members 30+ minutes to discuss and face questions on a single topic of interest to them. A must-list...
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Apr 23, 2026
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Brooke Pinto, Live Home Edition 23.09.2020 38:36
As with all councilmembers, our first interview with Brooke Pinto is a deep dive on life before the Council. From her degree in Business/Hospitality Administration to whether there is a “Racine mafia,” you'll definitely learn something new. Be sure to listen.
Robert White, Live Home Edition 30.06.2020 30:00
With the Council and staff working from home, this latest edition of Hearing the Council was recorded via Zoom and Facebook Live. The topic for the full show: the events of recent weeks (the protests, the photo-ops, the Council’s police reform bill, & reactions to it). We take it day-by-day to hear the CM’s thoughts on each topic.
Vincent Gray, Live COVID Edition 29.05.2020 44:39
With the Council and staff working from home, this latest edition of Hearing the Council was recorded via Zoom call and Facebook Live. The topic for the entire show: COVID, how the Council is responding, how it's affecting Councilmember Gray's constituents, and the impact on him personally. We go deep on planned future hospitals, food deserts, Birth-to-3, the Logan Circle Fresh Fields plus: This i...
Phil Mendelson, Live COVID Edition 21.05.2020 27:37
With the Council and staff working from home, this latest edition of Hearing the Council was recorded live via Zoom call and Facebook Live. The topic for the full show: COVID, how the Council is responding, how it's affecting Chairman Mendelson's constituents, and the impact on him personally. We discuss whether the ongoing budget is the most daunting he has faced in his career. Plus, whether it's...
David Grosso, Live COVID Edition 27.04.2020 36:01
With the Council and staff working from home, this latest edition of Hearing the Council was recorded via Zoom call and Facebook Live. The topic for the full show: COVID, how the Council is responding, how it's affecting Councilmember Grosso's constituents, and the impact on him personally. We go deep on the digital divide, and we discuss his feelings about deciding not to seek re-election, as wel...
Brianne Nadeau, Live COVID Edition 27.04.2020 44:52
With the Council and staff working from home, this latest edition of Hearing the Council was recorded via Zoom call and Facebook Live. The topic for the full show: COVID, how the Council is responding, how it's affecting Councilmember Nadeau's constituents, and the impact on her personally. And to top it all off, an unexpected announcement...that she's expecting a baby girl in September.
Elissa Silverman: On Pizza 07.02.2020 31:08
In our 5th "Hearing the Council" interview with Councilmember Silverman, we do a deep dive on deep dish: pizza! Back in 2000, when she was a journalist with the City Paper, Councilmember Silverman wrote a screed against DC pizza. A recent article by Tim Carman of the Washington Post prompted her to get on the record with an update of her views...and her recommendations. A particularly saucy "Heari...
Mary Cheh Talks Trash (& Recycling) 28.01.2020 30:09
In the latest rounds of the DC Council's radio show and podcast, Hearing the Council, we're doing deep dives on topics of interest to them. In this episode, Ward 3 Councilmember Mary Cheh and I talk about past, present, and future legislation targeting trash and encouraging recycling.
Brianne Nadeau Puts the Comp Plan on the (Podcast) Map 08.01.2020 30:04
Our Round 5 interview with Councilmember Nadeau attempts to bring the conversational tone of "Hearing the Council" to the deeply un-conversational topic of...the Comprehensive Plan.
Kenyan McDuffie: Role Models, Colleagues, & Community Leaders 25.11.2019 30:15
Round 3 "Hearing the Council" interviews focus on the people at the Council: colleagues, co-workers, and community leaders. In addition, this episode also ends up being a great oral history about growing up in Stronghold/Ward 5.
Anita Bonds Talks Genealogy, Baking...and Legislation! 12.11.2019 30:30
In our Round 4 "Hearing the Council" interviews, we'll be taking deeper dives on topics of interest to the Councilmembers. Our Round 4 interview with Councilmember Bonds deals with two of her hobbies: genealogy and baking. But of course, we tie these back to policy issues the Council is currently tackling as well!
David Grosso & Trauma-Informed Education 11.07.2019 29:17
In our Round 4 "Hearing the Council" interviews, we'll be taking deeper dives on topics of interest to the Councilmembers. Our Round 4 interview with Councilmember Grosso deals with trauma-informed education--an effort to help schools work with students to overcome adversity they may have faced in their outside lives so they arrive in class ready to learn
Vincent Gray and Building a Comprehensive Healthcare System for DC 10.07.2019 34:40
In our Round 4 "Hearing the Council" interviews, we'll be taking deeper dives on topics of interest to the Councilmembers. Our Round 4 interview with Councilmember Gray covers building a comprehensive healthcare system in the District, including, but not limited to, the planned new East End hospital
Mary Cheh Cooks Up Nutrition and Food Policy 09.07.2019 30:43
In our Round 4 "Hearing the Council" interviews, we'll be taking deeper dives on topics of interest to the Councilmembers. Our Round 4 interview with Councilmember Cheh covers Nutrition and Food Policy
Elissa Silverman on DC's Music Scene (with special guest Shirleta Settles) 18.06.2019 36:27
In Round 4, we take deeper dives on issues of interests to the Councilmembers. In an earlier episode, Councilmember Silverman had said she'd love to do a show on DC music. Wish granted! Special in-studio guest: songstress and DPR employee Shirleta Settles!
Jack Evans: : Role Models, Colleagues, & Community Leaders 11.06.2019 31:42
Round 3 "Hearing the Council" interviews focus on the people at the Council: colleagues, co-workers, and community leaders
Phil Mendelson: His Induction into his High School Fall of Fame Triggers a Policy Chat 04.06.2019 33:07
In Round 4, we take deeper dives on specific issues. With Chairman Mendelson, we use his induction into his high school's Hall of Fame as a prism to look at a number of recent policy issues
Robert White: His Background & How It Intersects with Policy 21.05.2019 30:12
In our Round 4 "Hearing the Council" interviews, we'll be taking deeper dives on topics of interest to the Councilmembers. Our Round 4 interview with Councilmember Robert White tackles a number of policy issues that intersect with his personal biography
Brianne Nadeau on Public Safety 01.05.2019 31:12
In our Round 4 "Hearing the Council" interviews, we'll be taking deeper dives on topics of interest to the Councilmembers. Our Round 4 interview with Councilmember Nadeau covers Public Safety
Brandon Todd: Role Models, Colleagues, & Community Leaders 19.03.2019 29:30
Round 3 "Hearing the Council" interviews focus on the people at the Council: colleagues, co-workers, and community leaders
Vincent Gray: Role Models, Colleagues, & Community Leaders 19.03.2019 31:32
Round 3 "Hearing the Council" interviews focus on the people at the Council: colleagues, co-workers, and community leaders
Mary Cheh: Role Models, Colleagues, & Community Leaders 12.03.2019 31:45
Round 3 "Hearing the Council" interviews focus on the people at the Council: colleagues, co-workers, and community leaders
Anita Bonds: Role Models, Colleagues, & Community Leaders 19.02.2019 31:47
Round 3 "Hearing the Council" interviews focus on the people at the Council: colleagues, co-workers, and community leaders
David Grosso: Role Models, Colleagues, & Community Leaders 04.02.2019 30:00
Round 3 "Hearing the Council" interviews focus on the people at the Council: colleagues, co-workers, and community leaders
Elissa Silverman: Role Models, Colleagues, & Community Leaders 22.01.2019 31:11
Round 3 "Hearing the Council" interviews focus on the people at the Council: colleagues, co-workers, and community leaders
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