Health

http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2011-03-01/health-care-debate-thickens

The Health Care Debate Thickens

Tuesday, Mar 1, 2011 at 1:06 p.m.
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President Obama yesterday announced plans to give states flexibility in executing the new federal health care law. We explore how this affects the broader debate.

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Soups for All Seasons

Wednesday, Feb 23, 2011 at 1:06 p.m.
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Mmm Mmm Good. We're sharing secrets for great soup and stews.

http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2011-02-21/dcs-back-hospital-business-part-ii

D.C.'s Back In The Hospital Business: Part II

Monday, Feb 21, 2011 at 12:06 p.m.
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Less than a year after the District go back into the hospital business, politicians are maneuvering to take United Medical Center off the city's hands.

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Rethinking Healthcare Delivery

Monday, Feb 14, 2011 at 1:06 p.m.
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Technology was supposed to transform health care delivery in this country. But most aspects of the doctor-patient relationship have changed little over the last two decades.

http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2011-02-02/understanding-pulmonary-hypertension

Understanding Pulmonary Hypertension

Wednesday, Feb 2, 2011 at 1:32 p.m.
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Pulmonary hypertension is little known but deadly illness that affects the heart's ability to pump blood to the lungs.

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The Wal-Mart Diet?

Wednesday, Feb 2, 2011 at 12:06 p.m.
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We explore where chain stores like Wal-Mart fit into the healthy food movement.

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Our Graying Globe

Tuesday, Feb 1, 2011 at 1:27 p.m.
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It's a startling statistic: By the year 2050 the world will contain more people aged 60 and older than children under 15. Some scholars say a graying globe could produce a more peaceful planet. But an aging population also provokes fears...

http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2011-01-26/healthy-cooking-babies-beyond

Healthy Cooking for Babies & Beyond

Wednesday, Jan 26, 2011 at 1:26 p.m.
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For many new parents, starting a baby on solid foods can come with more stress than celebration. Should you go with store-bought or homemade food? Organic or conventional produce? And will a wrong move set your child's palate on the wrong...

http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2011-01-19/evolving-approaches-food-allergies

Evolving Approaches to Food Allergies

Wednesday, Jan 19, 2011 at 1:06 p.m.
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Airlines are getting rid of peanuts. Schools are nixing birthday treats. Grocery stores aisles are full of gluten- and wheat-free foods. It may seem obvious that food allergies are dramatically on the rise. But scientists and public...

http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2011-01-17/social-mission-american-medical-schools-rebroadcast

The "Social Mission" of American Medical Schools (Rebroadcast)

Monday, Jan 17, 2011 at 1:06 p.m.
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Do medical colleges have a responsibility to address the needs of poor and under-served communities? We examine a new study measuring medical schools' "social mission".

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DC Water

Monday, Jan 10, 2011 at 12:27 p.m.
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DC Water's got a new name and a new look, but faces familiar issues around water safety. We speak with the agency's general manager.

http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2011-01-04/next-battles-over-health-care

The Next Battles Over Health Care

Tuesday, Jan 4, 2011 at 1:06 p.m.
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Republican House leaders say they want to defund implementation of health care legislation. We get a status update on the health care roll-out.

http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2010-12-28/green-solutions-haitis-energy-challenges-rebroadcast

Green Solutions to Haiti's Energy Challenges (Rebroadcast)

Tuesday, Dec 28, 2010 at 12:33 p.m.
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Before the earthquake, only 13 percent of Haitians had access to electricity. We examine new green initiatives to meet Haiti's energy needs.

http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2010-12-14/legal-battle-over-healthcare

The Legal Battle over Healthcare

Tuesday, Dec 14, 2010 at 1:06 p.m.
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A federal judge has ruled that part of the Obama administration's health care reform is unconstitutional. The decision is just one step in what's expected to be a lengthy legal battle over the law. We'll explore the competing arguments...

http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2010-12-09/lgbt-youth-personal-and-political

LGBT Youth: The Personal and Political

Thursday, Dec 9, 2010 at 12:06 p.m.
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Kojo speaks with local youth about their experiences growing up lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender and what they think the future holds for their communities.

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