Saying Goodbye To The Kojo Nnamdi Show
On this last episode, we look back on 23 years of joyous, difficult and always informative conversation.
Mayor Fenty’s plan to close two dozen schools is prompting protest among some parents and members of the City Council. We’ll hear from Chancellor Michelle Rhee about her strategy for winning them over. Plus, we’ll look at Maryland’s proposal for slot machine gambling and its potential impact on our region as a whole. Join us for our weekly review of the politics, policies, and personalities of the District of Columbia.
Guests
- Jonetta Rose Barras WAMU resident political analyst and columnist for "The Examiner"
- Tonya Vidal Kinlow Acting Ombudsman, District of Columbia Public Schools
- Michelle Rhee Chancellor, District of Columbia Public Schools
- Tom Perez Secretary of the Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation
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