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The Politics Hour

Friday, Jan 29, 2010 at 12:06 p.m.
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Join us for our weekly review of the politics, policies, and personalities of the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia.

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The Future of American Opera

Thursday, Jan 28, 2010 at 1:29 p.m.
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Few people think of opera as an American art form. But an opera conceived, written and designed for performances in Washington's backyard will compete for a Grammy this weekend against compositions from around the globe. We talk with the...

http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2010-01-08/politics-hour

The Politics Hour

Friday, Jan 8, 2010 at 12:06 p.m.
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Baltimore Mayor Sheila Dixon announces plans to step down, ending a long-running investigation into her office. A wealthy developer steps out of the list of potential challengers to D.C. Mayor Adrian Fenty - for now. And incoming Virginia...

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Professional Sports, Guns and D.C. Law

Thursday, Jan 7, 2010 at 12:22 p.m.
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He brought an unlicensed gun into the Verizon Center locker room and caused an uproar. The unexpected ripple effects of professional basketball player Gilbert Arenas's run-in with DC law.

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Local Restaurant Worldtour: Vietnamese Cuisine (Rebroadcast)

Wednesday, Dec 30, 2009 at 1:06 p.m.
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We continue our series exploring the diverse culinary traditions of communities in our region, with a trip to Northern Virginia's "Little Saigon".

http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2009-12-21/you-dont-bring-gun-snowball-fight

"You Don't Bring a Gun to A Snowball Fight"

Monday, Dec 21, 2009 at 1:47 p.m.
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This weekend, a snowball fight in downtown D.C. devolved into a sensational news story, when a plainclothes police officer pulled a handgun on participants. We explore how a hyper-local news stories went viral.

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History Behind the Headlines: D.C.'s Quest for Voting Rights

Tuesday, Dec 15, 2009 at 1:06 p.m.
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We explore how two hundred years of political activism and protest continue to influence the push for full suffrage in the nation's capital.

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Medical Marijuana in DC?

Monday, Dec 14, 2009 at 12:06 p.m.
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Last week, a long-awaited medical marijuana referendum in D.c. appeared to clear a major Congressional roadblock. We explore what is next.

http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2009-12-11/politics-hour

The Politics Hour

Friday, Dec 11, 2009 at 12:06 p.m.
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Join us for our weekly review of the politics, policies, and personalities of the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia.

http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2009-12-10/shaping-city-roger-lewis-townhomes-rowhouses

"Shaping the City" with Roger Lewis: Townhomes & Rowhouses

Thursday, Dec 10, 2009 at 12:06 p.m.
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Urban planner and architect Roger Lewis joins Kojo to explore both the economic and aesthetic impact of townhome designs in urban and suburban settings.

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Local Stimulus Spending

Monday, Dec 7, 2009 at 12:06 p.m.
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From federal contractors to animal hospitals in Loudoun County, federal stimulus money is slowly and surely rolling out. But can more be done? And how is this money affecting our area? We explore stimulus spending in our area.

http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2009-12-04/politics-hour

The Politics Hour

Friday, Dec 4, 2009 at 12:06 p.m.
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There's little time for turkey hangovers in local politics -- The Politics Hour is back with a bang.

http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2009-12-02/local-restaurant-worldtour-vietnamese-cuisine

Local Restaurant Worldtour: Vietnamese Cuisine

Wednesday, Dec 2, 2009 at 12:06 p.m.
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We continue our series exploring the diverse culinary traditions of communities in our region, with a trip to Northern Virginia's "Little Saigon".

http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2009-11-20/politics-hour

The Politics Hour

Friday, Nov 20, 2009 at 12:06 p.m.
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Join Kojo and the gang as we talk about gay marriage, HIV/AIDS and more with D.C. Council Member David Catania.

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The Economic Woes of Alternative Media

Thursday, Nov 19, 2009 at 1:06 p.m.
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Alternative newspapers on the economic endangered species list -- we explore how these outlets can survive and what communities will lose if alt-newspapers go extinct.

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