Arts & Culture

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All I Did Was Shoot My Man

Wednesday, Jan 25, 2012 at 1:27 p.m.
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We speak with Walter Mosley about his latest Leonid McGill mystery and its hero, a man troubled by his own family issues who is drawn into a case he thought was behind him.

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Creativity Behind Bars

Monday, Jan 23, 2012 at 12:20 p.m.
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A correctional institution might be the last place you'd expect to find a group of men knitting intently or running their own Toastmasters chapter. But that's exactly what some of the inmates in Jessup's Pre-Release Unit in Howard County, Maryland are doing.

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Behind The Restaurant Hype

Wednesday, Jan 11, 2012 at 1:06 p.m.
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In the old days, a newspaper review could make or break a local restaurant. Today, positive buzz can be earned-- or manufactured-- through a dizzying array of actors from food bloggers to PR firms to casual diner-reviews. As DC celebrates...

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Fortune's Bones

Wednesday, Jan 11, 2012 at 12:27 p.m.
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A human skeleton displayed in a Connecticut museum piqued curiosity and sparked speculation for years. In 1996 historians began to unlock the mysteries held in the bones, finding they belonged to a slave named Fortune, and were to use as a...

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Fashion, Power and Politics with Robin Givhan (Rebroadcast)

Monday, Dec 26, 2011 at 12:06 p.m.
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Writer Robin Givhan chronicles the intersection of fashion, politics and the ways in which both realms influence our culture. We talk about the business of fashion and why style matters in D.C.

http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2011-12-22/childrens-and-young-adult-winter-reading

Children's and Young Adult Winter Reading

Thursday, Dec 22, 2011 at 1:06 p.m.
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If you're still looking for a gift idea for the kids in your life, why not pick up a book? We've got great suggestions from people in the know.

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Bluegrass' Top 50

Thursday, Dec 22, 2011 at 12:29 p.m.
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WAMU's Bluegrass Country host Lee Michael Demsey explores the trends that are influencing today's bands, and shares the best of today's bluegrass.

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A D.C. Writer on the Rise

Monday, Dec 19, 2011 at 12:27 p.m.
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D.C. author and professor Danielle Evans has earned rave reviews for her collection of short stories. We talk with her about writing, teaching and what's next.

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Diversity on Screen

Thursday, Dec 15, 2011 at 1:06 p.m.
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Are the characters you see on TV and in the movies as diverse as our society is? We talk about the roles available for minority actors.

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Winter Theater Show

Wednesday, Dec 14, 2011 at 12:06 p.m.
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A host of theatrical offerings is on stages now across our region, including Shakespeare with a Caribbean twist, the arrival of "Billy Elliot" in DC, and holiday shows for all tastes. We also speak with Robert Aubry Davis, WETA's "Around Town" critic-turned-performer, now in the role of "Edna" in Signature Theater's production of the musical "Hairspray."

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Whiskey: A Primer

Wednesday, Dec 7, 2011 at 1:06 p.m.
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Not sure what the difference between whiskey and rye or bourbon and Scotch is? We learn about all the different kinds of whiskey, and how they're enjoyed.

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The Digital Public Library of America

Thursday, Dec 1, 2011 at 1:06 p.m.
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The Digital Public Library of America has an ambitious project: to digitize and make accessible the vast trove of books, documents and artifacts at libraries, museums, and archives across the country. We explore the challenges and progress of the project.

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Harry Belafonte: A Legendary Life (Rebroadcast)

Thursday, Nov 24, 2011 at 1:06 p.m.
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The legendary performer and outspoken civil rights activist joins Kojo to reflect on his career and the political and humanitarian causes that drive him today.

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Winter Reading

Wednesday, Nov 23, 2011 at 1:20 p.m.
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We want to know what's on your Winter Reading list. Don't have one? We've got you covered with lots of suggestions from voracious readers.

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Kids and Screen Time

Thursday, Nov 17, 2011 at 1:06 p.m.
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How does screen time affect kids? And does the answer change if you're talking about e-books, educational television, computer math games? We explore the latest on kids and technology.

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