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Sunil Dasgupta
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Earth. Democracy. Underdog. Local politics matter. Righteousness ≠ political victory. Voice of @ihppod.bsky.social. Creator of #IHPbot.
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November 28, 2025 at 2:00 PM
I am thankful for these Sikh guys who sing Chicano and Mexican music keeping alive the promise of the country I arrived in 30 Thanksgivings ago. youtube.com/shorts/KiXYL...
El del palenque #viralvideo
YouTube video by Talibelico
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November 26, 2025 at 6:10 PM
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November 21, 2025 at 2:10 PM
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New episode.
November 14, 2025 at 12:53 PM
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The @merrillcollege.bsky.social journalism students who have been showing up to immigration court in Hyattsville, Md., and who got asked to leave, then regained access, have another story, this one about the folks who also come to bear witness:

cnsmaryland.org/2025/11/08/l...
Local residents keep an eye on Hyattsville Immigration Court
HYATTSVILLE, Md.--Jim Bell has never felt comfortable entering Hyattsville Immigration Court, but he still shows up every Thursday afternoon, putting his own ease aside out of a sense of duty. He and…
cnsmaryland.org
November 8, 2025 at 7:50 PM
What’s the use case?
October 25, 2025 at 2:54 PM
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October 24, 2025 at 5:14 PM
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New episode. Linktr.ee/ihppod
October 21, 2025 at 1:55 PM
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October 18, 2025 at 11:24 AM
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October 3, 2025 at 11:12 AM
September 23, 2025 at 12:08 AM
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This is an excellent history of the Purple Line from the one and only Louis Peck. Lou's story brought up a question I have long had and not found good answers. To me the the truly amazing thing about the Purple Line is the advocates who supported it at the start

bethesdamagazine.com/2025/09/18/t...
The Purple Line: Why aren't we there yet?
We look at the past and future of the purple line project that's years behind schedule and billions over budget.
bethesdamagazine.com
September 19, 2025 at 7:02 PM
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September 19, 2025 at 12:52 PM
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So close to 100,000 all-time downloads for a nerdy audio-only local and regional politics (and political science) show with a WTF name. This week, we will hit the mark. IAB, not unique. If you don't subscribe, what are you missing? @ihppod.bsky.social @sunildasgupta.bsky.social
September 17, 2025 at 11:44 PM
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New all MCPS news episode.
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September 16, 2025 at 10:57 AM
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What a way to end the week!!! Many thanks to Slate Political Gabfest and Emily Arturo for the shoutout today!!! Are you subscribed?
September 12, 2025 at 8:02 PM
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September 8, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Still think money runs politics and not politics runs money?
September 6, 2025 at 5:20 AM