International

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Rebel Advances Fuel Riots In Congo

Tuesday, Nov 27, 2012 at 1:06 p.m.
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The Democratic Republic of Congo is descending into chaos as rebels take over cities and the nation's army does nothing to stop them. Kojo explores the conflict in this poor nation with vast reserves of gold, diamonds and other minerals.

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"Reverse Brain Drain"

Monday, Nov 19, 2012 at 12:20 p.m.
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We examine why the flow of intellect and skilled labor from poor to rich nations is reversing, and find out how it's impacting our area.

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President Obama Visits Burma/Myanmar

Monday, Nov 19, 2012 at 12:06 p.m.
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Today, President Barack Obama became the first sitting U.S. president to visit Myanmar, also known as Burma. We explore the issues at play in evolving U.S.-Myanmar relations.

http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2012-11-12/us-africa-relations-and-road-ahead

U.S.-Africa Relations And The Road Ahead

Monday, Nov 12, 2012 at 1:06 p.m.
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We explore the future of U.S.-Africa relations, and find out why many experts are urging a reset with Africa in President Barack Obama's second term.

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Electoral Dysfunction

Thursday, Nov 8, 2012 at 12:06 p.m.
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Long lines, technical glitches and confusion over new voting rules marred Tuesday's presidential election. We look at the factors behind our flawed election process, and what's being done to address problems.

http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2012-11-07/international-perspectives-election

International Perspectives On The Election

Wednesday, Nov 7, 2012 at 1:06 p.m.
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U.S. presidential elections garner almost as much media coverage in foreign countries as they do here. We get perspectives from journalists around the world.

http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2012-11-01/election-2012-immigration-politics-and-maryland-dream-act

Election 2012: Immigration Politics And The Maryland Dream Act

Thursday, Nov 1, 2012 at 12:30 p.m.
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Kojo explores how Maryland's Dream Act decision will affect local immigrant communities and how the ballot initiative fits into federal immigration politics.

http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2012-10-31/free-speech-and-activism-egypt-after-revolution

Free Speech And Activism In Egypt, After The Revolution

Wednesday, Oct 31, 2012 at 1:25 p.m.
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During the revolution in Egypt, journalist Shahira Amin resigned from a state-owned TV network to protest its coverage protests. Film star Khaled Abol Naga was among the millions who participated in the uprising in Tahrir Square. We get their view of Egypt from the inside.

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Dinaw Mengestu On The African Immigrant Experience

Thursday, Oct 18, 2012 at 1:06 p.m.
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The acclaimed novelist and 2012 MacArthur Fellow Dinaw Mengestu discusses his writing, his heritage and the immigrant experience.

http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2012-10-10/tradition-bakeries-our-region

The Tradition Of Bakeries In Our Region

Wednesday, Oct 10, 2012 at 12:06 p.m.
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Does Washington have a bakery tradition? We'll explore the range of vegan cupcakes, artisan breads, French pastries, as well as Vietnamese, Salvadoran and Ethiopian treats to be found around our region.

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South Africa, After Mandela

Monday, Oct 8, 2012 at 12:06 p.m.
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Nelson Mandela rose from decades of political imprisonment to guide South Africa out of Apartheid. But today the country finds itself at a crossroads.

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Free Speech: A Global Debate

Wednesday, Oct 3, 2012 at 12:06 p.m.
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An Internet video insulting the Prophet Muhammad sparked riots, but also an international debate about the limits of freedom of speech.

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India's Influential Journalist

Tuesday, Oct 2, 2012 at 1:29 p.m.
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Acclaimed novelist and muckraking journalist Tarun Tejpal joins Kojo to talk about corruption and the complexity of life in India.

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A Cloudy Future For The War In Afghanistan

Tuesday, Oct 2, 2012 at 1:06 p.m.
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As violence ramps up in Afghanistan, U.S. officials signal plans to scale back ambitious plans for a peace deal with the Taliban.

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Your Turn

Wednesday, Sep 26, 2012 at 12:44 p.m.
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Weigh in on the presidential race, the Senate battle in Virginia, unrest in the Middle East, the NFL referee lockout, or anything else on your mind--it's your turn.

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