Animals

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"Food Hubs"

Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at 1:06 p.m.
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New models are emerging for getting food from farm to fork...

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The Cicadas Are Coming

Monday, Apr 22, 2013 at 1:35 p.m.
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We learn about the wave of cicadas about to hit the Washington region and East Coast, and get a crash course about everything else likely to be crawling around us this spring and summer.

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Bringing Animals Back From Extinction

Monday, Mar 25, 2013 at 1:06 p.m.
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Scientists may soon be able to bring back certain animals that are extinct. But should they? We explore the science and ethics of de-extinction.

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"Kingdom of Rarities"

Tuesday, Feb 19, 2013 at 1:06 p.m.
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One wildlife biologist is tracking the planet's rarest animals, in hopes of understanding why they’re scarce and what it means for all species. We explore his research, and how technology is helping catalog the world's biodiversity.

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Managing Our Region's Deer Population

Wednesday, Jan 30, 2013 at 12:06 p.m.
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What some communities in Maryland are doing to make sure humans, forests and deer coexist successfully.

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National Zoo Director Dennis Kelly

Monday, Jan 7, 2013 at 12:22 p.m.
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We find out about the National Zoo's newest arrivals and learn about what visitors can expect from major new exhibits opening this year.

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Our Region Responds To The Newtown Tragedy

Monday, Dec 17, 2012 at 12:06 p.m.
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Kojo explores the overlapping issues of school safety, gun control and the challenges of talking to kids about tragic news.

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One Night With Janis Joplin

Thursday, Oct 25, 2012 at 12:32 p.m.
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Mary Bridget Davies stars as the iconic rocker Janis Joplin, who overdosed at age 27. Sabrina Elayne Carten co-stars, performing the work of the legendary blues singers who influenced Joplin.

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Regulating Roadside Zoos

Thursday, Oct 4, 2012 at 12:06 p.m.
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The Reston Zoo director's conviction for animal cruelty raises new questions about who makes the rules at smaller roadside zoos. Kojo explores the laws on keeping and showing exotic animals.

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Getting Outside This Fall

Thursday, Sep 27, 2012 at 12:06 p.m.
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If you're looking to get outdoors this fall, there are hidden gems around the region to explore. Join us for tips on where to enjoy the great outdoors this season.

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Bugs Of Fall

Monday, Sep 17, 2012 at 12:28 p.m.
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"Bug guy" Mike Raupp joins us to talk about mosquitoes, West Nile virus and the legions of stink bugs invading many homes.

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Labor Day And The DNC

Monday, Sep 3, 2012 at 1:06 p.m.
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Labor leaders, civil rights activists and protesters are gearing up for the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C.

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USDA And The Future Of Food Policy

Wednesday, Aug 8, 2012 at 1:06 p.m.
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Why the National Cattlemen's Beef Association took the USDA to task over Meatless Mondays, and what it says about the future of the Farm Bill and the direction of American food policy.

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Endangered: Animals And Zoos Fighting For Survival

Wednesday, Aug 8, 2012 at 12:06 p.m.
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We talk with the head of the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute about the future of zoos and their links to conservation.

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Sikh Community Reacts To Shooting

Monday, Aug 6, 2012 at 1:06 p.m.
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A gunman killed six and injured three at a Sikh temple in Wisconsin yesterday, stunning the Sikh community in the U.S. and abroad. We talk with a leader in the Washington Sikh community about the reaction among devotees of the faith.

The Kojo Nnamdi Show is produced by member-supported WAMU 88.5 in Washington DC.