I Hate Politics Podcast

I Hate Politics Podcast

Sunil Dasgupta

Episodes 416
Avg. Duration 37m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 4.6 (40)
Since Feb 2021
Latest Episode Jun 2026

Publishing Details

Schedule
Every Few Days
Format
Episodic
Consistency
91%
Hosting
rss.libsyn.com

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About This Podcast

Exploring a human activity we love to hate. A podcast about politics close to our home, schools, streets, businesses, and local government. Hosted by Sunil Dasgupta. More at ihppod.org.

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Recent Episodes

Homelessness and Hidden Spaces in Montgomery County, MD

Jun 12, 2026 36m

Unlike in cities, suburban unhoused tend to hide in forgotten spaces in the folds of modern architecture, between transportation infrastructure and housing developments, in the no-man's land between…

Early Voting Starts June 11, Student Mental Health Support Cut, RealPage Lawsuit

Jun 09, 2026 24m

Voter information for the Maryland primary election on June 23. For polling place, early voting centers, and to register: https://voterservices.elections.maryland.gov/PollingPlaceSearch. Governor…

What Your Third-Party Choice Looks Like

Jun 05, 2026 37m

Maryland Primary Day is June 23. Only Democrats and Republicans can participate in the primary elections, leaving out the fastest growing group, independent voters. The state-funded and…

Attack Ad in County Race, School Psychologists Cuts, UMD Admissions Debrief

Jun 02, 2026 36m

Affordable Maryland PAC's ad attacking Will Jawando's record on education leads to push back. PAC Chair Jonathan Robinson joins us. The Montgomery County Board of Education is going to vote on a long…

Grassroots Organizing in Montgomery County, Maryland

May 29, 2026 37m

In the run-up to the Maryland primary on June 23, Sunil Dasgupta talks with Dee Clarkin, Executive Director of the progressive group Indivisible Montgomery, and Chris Pickett, the founder of the…

MD-VA Disparity in Immigration Enforcement, MCPS Budget Cut Impacts, Open Lunch at High Schools

May 26, 2026 28m

Immigration court data reveals dramatically different treatment of enforcement cases in Maryland and Virginia. Montgomery County Council passed its 2027 operating budget and MCPS announced its…

Building a Rational Regulatory Regime for Data Centers

May 22, 2026 37m

Despite offering tax incentives for data centers since 2020, Maryland has seen limited build out of the power and water guzzling industry, but now several hyperscale projects want to locate in the…

"Chicom" Slur, Ozempic Price Control, Emotional Straw Votes, Back STRIDE

May 19, 2026 33m

Maryland GOP delegates Mark Fisher and Biran Chisholm call Chinese American and Democratic state delegate Chao Wu a Chinese spy. Maryland puts Ozempic under upper payment limits for state and local…

Evan Glass for Montgomery County Executive: Candidate Interview

May 15, 2026 33m

Maryland is holding primary elections on June 23, 2026. Mail-in ballots start going out May 9. In the state's largest jurisdiction, Montgomery, the overwhelming numbers of registered Democrats makes…

Progressive Income Taxes, Electricity Transmission Cost Allocation, Industrial Stormwater Permit

May 12, 2026 35m

The County Council is trying to balance new progressive income tax brackets by removing the flat homestead tax credit of $692 that goes to county homeowners when they live in the house they own.…

Will Jawando for Montgomery County Executive: Candidate Interview

May 08, 2026 33m

Maryland is holding primary elections on June 23, 2026. Mail-in ballots start going out May 9. In the state's largest jurisdiction, Montgomery, the overwhelming numbers of registered Democrats makes…

Wootton Complaint to MSDE, MCPS Math Curriculum, AI Facial Recognition Gone Wrong

May 05, 2026 35m

Wootton High School cluster parents Elisa and Pavel Sukhobok file a complaint with MSDE alleging wrongful decision moving Wootton High school from Rockville to Gaithersburg. Coming changes to Math…

Andrew Friedson for Montgomery County Executive: Candidate Interview

May 01, 2026 35m

Maryland is holding primary elections on June 23, 2026. Mail-in ballots start going out May 9. In the state's largest jurisdiction, Montgomery, the overwhelming numbers of registered Democrats makes…

How Long Before Maryland Regulates Internet Gaming and Prediction Markets?

Apr 28, 2026 32m

The Maryland General Assembly did not move on gaming bills this year. This week Sunil Dasgupta talks with State Senator Jeff Waldstriecher about state-level regulation of gaming, internet gaming, and…

Data Centers, Electricity Rates, Net Metering, and More in the Utility Relief Act of 2026

Apr 24, 2026 31m

In a series debriefing the 2026 Maryland General Assembly session, Sunil Dasgupta talks with state Senator Brian Feldman, Chair of the Education, Energy, and Environment Committee about the omnibus…

MoCo Taxes, MCPS 2026-27 Calendar, Local ICE Arrest Data, Solar Net Metering

Apr 21, 2026 32m

Montgomery County Council President Natali Fani-Gonzalez offers an alternative budget proposal to County Executive Marc Elrich. Montgomery County Public Schools propose to start the next school year…

What Did the New Health Committee Do This Session?

Apr 17, 2026 30m

We are breaking down key policy areas and legislation now that the 2026 Maryland General Assembly session has ended. First up, healthcare, which saw a new standalone committee this year. Sunil…

2026 MD General Assembly, AI pricing at grocery stores, MoCo Budget Breakdown

Apr 14, 2026 25m

The 2026 session of the Maryland General Assembly ended yesterday. The Governor got 2 out of his 3 housing bills. The Special Elections bill rose and then fell again. A bill sought to address AI-led…

Double-header: Leul Dawit for MCPS SMOB 2026-27

Apr 10, 2026 28m

Guest host Tula Dasgupta of Rockville High School interviews Northwood High School sophomore Leul Dawit, one of two finalists for the Student Member of the Montgomery County Board of Education for…

Double-header: Reemey Ghermay for MCPS SMOB 2026-27

Apr 10, 2026 28m

Double-header: Reemey Ghermay for MCPS SMOB (2026-04-10) Guest host Tula Dasgupta of Rockville High School interviews Walter Johnson High School junior Reemey Ghermay, one of two finalists for the…

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