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'We Steal Secrets: The Story Of Wikileaks'

Tuesday, May 21, 2013 at 1:30 p.m.
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Oscar-winning documentary filmmmaker Alex Gibney joins Kojo in the studio to discuss his latest work, which explores the history of Wikileaks and the personal stories of Julian Assange and Bradley Manning.

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Cross-Cultural (Mis)Understanding

Monday, May 20, 2013 at 1:06 p.m.
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Kojo and diversity consultant Howard Ross explore what it means to be culturally competent -- whether you're a tourist visiting a country for the first time, or an executive closing an international business deal.

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The Future Of U.S. Foreign Aid

Monday, May 20, 2013 at 12:06 p.m.
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USAID Administrator Dr. Rajiv Shah joins Kojo to talk about the agency's priorities and where it fits into a complex web of public and private organizations providing development aid abroad.

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Your Turn

Thursday, May 16, 2013 at 1:06 p.m.
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Share your view on the week's headlines.

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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.

http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2013-05-13/literary-glimpse-chechnya

A Literary Glimpse Into Chechnya

Monday, May 13, 2013 at 12:30 p.m.
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When author Anthony Marra became interested in Chechnya, he realized there was no Western fiction rooted in the region -- something he set out to change. We talk with Marra, a D.C. native, about his debut novel, "A Constellation of Vital Phenomena."

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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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Racism And Reinvention: The Story Of 'The Black Russian'

Thursday, Apr 18, 2013 at 1:32 p.m.
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We hear about the life of Frederick Bruce Thomas, an American born to former slaves who became one of the richest, most famous men in Moscow.

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Your Turn

Thursday, Apr 18, 2013 at 1:06 p.m.
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On a busy news day we open the lines to get your thoughts on the headlines. It's your turn to weigh in on these news stories and others.

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Mark Mazzetti: "The Way of the Knife"

Tuesday, Apr 16, 2013 at 1:20 p.m.
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The mission of the CIA and its role in national security has been a subject of debate from the earliest days of the clandestine agency. Reporter Mark Mazzetti gives us a look at some of the personalities shaping the agency as it faces questions about controversial tactics.

http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2013-04-15/us-development-assistance-view-africa

U.S. Development Assistance: A View From Africa

Monday, Apr 15, 2013 at 1:20 p.m.
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A quiet but notable shift has taken place in the way foreign aid is distributed in many countries. We consider accountability and transparency in foreign aid and get the view from the ground in Africa.

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In The Kitchen: Immigrant Workers And Restaurants

Wednesday, Apr 10, 2013 at 1:06 p.m.
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Kojo explores where immigrant labor fits into America's food service industry and asks what immigration reform could mean for workers, restaurant owners and diners.

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FilmFest D.C.

Tuesday, Apr 9, 2013 at 1:43 p.m.
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The Washington D.C. International Film Festival kicks off this week with a smorgasbord of more than 80 films from around the world, playing at theaters across the city.

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North Korea's Perilous Posturing

Thursday, Apr 4, 2013 at 1:06 p.m.
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Kojo examines the latest bellicose moves by North Korea, and finds out what they mean for security on the Korean peninsula and U.S. security.

http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2013-04-01/bargaining-over-immigration-reform

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.

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