Thursday, Jun. 11, 2009 | The Kojo Nnamdi Show

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Thursday, Jun. 11, 2009

Local Theater

From world premieres to revivals, the local theater scene isn't showing signs of slowing down this summer. Join us as we look at what's on tap on the region's stages -- and hear your recommendations for must-see shows in the coming weeks.

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Remembering Thembi Ngubane

Thursday, Jun. 11, 2009 at 12:53 p.m. in

She was only 16 when she discovered that she was HIV-positive. By 19, Thembi Ngubane was sharing her story in a series of radio diaries with listeners around the world. Ngubane died last week of multi-drug resistant tuberculosis. We pause...

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Your Turn

Thursday, Jun. 11, 2009 at 1:06 p.m. in

React to the Virginia primary results, the prospects for our local economy, the National's latest draft pick, or anything else that's on your mind. It's your turn to set the agenda.

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Catching Fire

It's a new theory of human evolution that begins around the campfire. Primatologist Richard Wrangham says that what separates humans from apes is our ability to tame fire and cook our food. He joins Kojo to discuss why cooking may have...

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