Martin Oustermühl
Reporter and commentator who covers local politics, policing, and utilities in Washington, D.C., providing detailed reporting and analysis on council actions and public policy.
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Mar 6, 2026 • 33min
Why Are Electric Bills So High? Watchdogging ICE, Bidet Tax Break
Martin Oustermühl, a D.C. reporter who covers local politics, policing, and utilities, breaks down heated debates over releasing bodycam footage of federal-involved arrests. He also unpacks why utility bills are spiking and what role data centers and rate-setting play. Plus a quirky policy angle: a proposed higher tax on disposable wipes and a possible sales tax exemption for bidets.
