D.C. Attorney General Brian Schwabl joined us on The Politics Hour this Friday to talk about his lawsuit against Amazon, protecting tenants, and National Guard troops in front of ballot boxes. Before the Attorney General left, we asked him just One More Question:

D.C. is legally required to make shelter available for anyone who needs it to protect them from the cold during hypothermia season, which starts in November.

Veterans groups and preservationists are protesting how President Trump's proposed triumphal arch would impact the character of the monuments in D.C. A third group is now raising concerns: aviation experts, who are worried about the impact the arch would have on the airspace around National Airport.

"For this week's Get Out There, WAMU is looking at some major musical milestones in the region this autumn. Tonight is the first one, the album release show for cellist Janel Leppin."

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This week on the Politics Hour, WAMU's Maryland reporter Jenny Abamu talks about The Sphere, the governor's race, and Prince George's County politics. Plus, D.C. Attorney General Brian Schwalb on why he's prioritizing housing conditions.

Allen chairs the Council's Transportation committee. The bill would pave the way for robo taxis in 2028. Supporters say the technology improves road safety, but unions are worried it could take away jobs from rideshare and taxi drivers said Autumn Weintraub, executive director of app drivers union.

Protesters gathered at the Wilson building on Tuesday to speak out against the use of driverless vehicles in the District. Autonomous taxis have been rolled out in cities across the country, but remain in the testing phase in D.C. A bill from Ward D.C. Councilmember Charles Allen could change that.

Brau, the church’s pastor, said the group at the event was affirming St. Francis’ teachings that humans and their animal companions are connected. “It is a real fascinating sense of care for the earth and care for creation that he had in his ministry, that we’re continuing with,” Brau added.

At Luther Place Memorial Church, Rev. Karen Brau circled the wedge-shaped lawn laying her hands on over a dozen dogs and one cat to bless them under a mural depicting St. Francis.

On October 4 some Christian worshippers marked the feast day of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals and the environment, by taking their pets to church where pastors gave them a special blessing.

D.C. Council Chairman Phil Mendelson joined us on The Politics Hour this past Friday. Before the Council Chair left, we asked him just One More Question: Where does he stand on D.C. leaning on sports venue investments to help solve the city's revenue issue?

A federal judge declared a mistrial Monday in the bribery case of D.C. Councilman Trayon White. The jury deliberated for several days but could not come to a unanimous verdict. Jenny Gathright, a reporter at The Washington Sun, has been following the trial and spoke with WAMU’s about the outcome.