Economy

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Senate Opens Debate On Immigration Bill

Tuesday, May 14, 2013 at 1:06 p.m.
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Border fences, visas for gay partners and immigrants' IQs are just some of the issues swirling around the bipartisan immigration bill. We parse the proposal that's up for debate in the Senate Judiciary Committee.

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Health Insurers Gear Up For The Affordable Care Act

Tuesday, Apr 30, 2013 at 1:20 p.m.
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Health insurers are gearing up for the Obama health care law, which opens enrollment to previously uninsured individuals in October. Kojo examines one company's request to raise premiums and looks at the options for consumers.

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Bangladesh: Cheap Clothes, Deadly Factories

Monday, Apr 29, 2013 at 1:06 p.m.
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Two deadly accidents in Bangladeshi factories over the last five months have raised questions about the real cost of cheap clothes.

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Offshore Wind

Monday, Apr 29, 2013 at 12:06 p.m.
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After years of legal hurdles and local opposition, the first offshore wind farm in the U.S. is moving forward off the coast of Cape Cod. Maryland is getting into the act, recently passing legislation to help develop an offshore wind project planned for Ocean City.

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Waiting For Affordable Housing In D.C.

Monday, Apr 15, 2013 at 12:06 p.m.
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D.C.'s waiting list for public housing and rental vouchers closed to new applicants Friday -- but there are still 70,000 names on the list. Kojo explores the city's plans to boost spending on low-cost housing to meet a growing shortage.

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Tax Time Organizing

Tuesday, Apr 2, 2013 at 1:06 p.m.
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Tax time means pulling together financial documents -- and for many of us, perhaps wishing our papers were in better order. We look at what new tax rules mean for filing, and simple tips for keeping your finances organized throughout the year.

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Bargaining Over Immigration Reform

Monday, Apr 1, 2013 at 1:06 p.m.
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The U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the A.F.L.-C.I.O. have reportedly struck a deal on key elements of immigration reform. We examine the back-room bargaining between these two powerful groups and their influence on eventual legislation.

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Your Turn

Thursday, Mar 28, 2013 at 1:06 p.m.
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The Supreme Court considers same-sex marriage, Virginia requires photo ID at the polls and a Maryland county executive wants control of the schools. It's your turn to shape the conversation.

http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2013-03-28/shaping-city-rethinking-planning-rules

Shaping The City: Rethinking Planning Rules

Thursday, Mar 28, 2013 at 12:06 p.m.
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Traditional zoning ordinances took hold a century ago to control what was built where, how densely and how tall. We explore how different jurisdictions are rethinking the rules.

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A Local Housing Bubble?

Tuesday, Mar 26, 2013 at 1:06 p.m.
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Is the hot real estate market an anomaly or simply a return to normal conditions? Guest host Paul Brown finds out what's behind the heated market and what buyers and sellers can expect moving ahead.

http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2013-03-25/dcs-living-wage-bill-and-big-box-retailers

DC's 'Living Wage' Bill And Big-Box Retailers

Monday, Mar 25, 2013 at 12:06 p.m.
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We consider a D.C. Council member's push for a higher wage requirement for the district's large retailers.

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The Future Of Law School

Tuesday, Mar 19, 2013 at 1:06 p.m.
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Applications are down and tuition is up, while the number of graduates who find law jobs is dropping. Kojo explores the challenges facing law schools as they try to adapt to new economic realities.

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The DC Tech Sector

Tuesday, Mar 12, 2013 at 1:21 p.m.
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Growth of the region's tech sector has been a priority for local leaders that may start to pay dividends. Others worry the fast rises and sharp falls of some start-ups aren't a safe bet.

http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2013-03-11/austerity-around-globe

Austerity Around The Globe

Monday, Mar 11, 2013 at 1:24 p.m.
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During the past five years, countries around the globe have struggled to recover from severe recessions while managing their debts. We explore the backlash against austerity around the world

http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2013-03-05/who-stole-american-dream

"Who Stole the American Dream?"

Tuesday, Mar 5, 2013 at 1:27 p.m.
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Journalist Hedrick Smith has spent decades reporting on the changes, large and small, that contributed to the decline of the middle class. Kojo talks to him about how we got here and what it will take to bridge the class divide.

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