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"In the Shadow of the Banyan"

Tuesday, Sep 25, 2012 at 1:32 p.m.
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Author Vaddey Ratner has written a novel based on her experience growing up in Cambodia under the Khmer Rouge as a way to honor the memory of those, including her father, who did not survive. We talk with her about making peace with the past and moving forward with purpose.

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Behind The Protests In Libya And Pakistan

Tuesday, Sep 25, 2012 at 1:06 p.m.
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Protests in Libya and Pakistan are prompting calls to reign in militias and retaliate for an anti-Muslim video. Kojo explores reaction to the death of a U.S. ambassador and the bounty on the head of an American filmmaker.

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Wyclef Jean

Thursday, Sep 20, 2012 at 1:06 p.m.
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Musician Wyclef Jean is living what many consider the American dream, but his native Haiti is never far from his thoughts. Kojo talks with Wyclef about his music, charitable work, political ambitions and what's next.

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Russia Expels USAID

Wednesday, Sep 19, 2012 at 12:06 p.m.
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After 20 years of working in Russia, the U.S. Agency for International Development is being expelled from the country.

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Protecting U.S. Diplomats Working Abroad

Wednesday, Sep 12, 2012 at 12:06 p.m.
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We chat with two former U.S. ambassadors for perspective about what the Libya consulate attacks will mean for American diplomacy and security abroad.

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Foreign Policy In A Romney Administration

Tuesday, Aug 28, 2012 at 1:06 p.m.
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What would a Romney foreign policy look like? Kojo explores the candidate's views on America's role in the world.

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Hidden Keys To Educational Success

Thursday, Aug 23, 2012 at 12:06 p.m.
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Why do students thrive in some schools and not in others. The answer isn't always as obvious as you might think.

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Care Workers Around the World

Wednesday, Aug 15, 2012 at 1:06 p.m.
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We look at the rapidly growing need for care workers in the U.S., and what it means for the families and societies left behind.

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Bankers Behaving Badly

Tuesday, Aug 14, 2012 at 1:26 p.m.
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Scandals at three big British banks have grabbed headlines recently. Some in the financial world say these aren't isolated incidents, but rather all-too-common practices.

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America's Ally: What's Next For Ethiopia

Monday, Aug 13, 2012 at 1:06 p.m.
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We explore the political climate in Ethiopia, a strong U.S. ally.

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A Treaty To Make Books More Accessible

Tuesday, Aug 7, 2012 at 1:28 p.m.
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Debate continues over a treaty that would relax copyright rules to make published work more accessible to the visually impaired living in developing countries.

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The Unrest In Syria - What Happens Next

Tuesday, Aug 7, 2012 at 1:06 p.m.
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We chat with a local activist in the Washington region who is part of the opposition movement pushing for regime change in Syria.

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Stop-And-Go: Cuba's Changing Economy

Monday, Aug 6, 2012 at 1:28 p.m.
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Nearly two years ago, Cuba’s government announced reforms to bolster private enterprise and slash public payrolls. The results have been dramatic -- the number of Cubans employed in private businesses has skyrocketed 145 percent since...

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Afghanistan: Lessons Learned (And Unlearned)

Monday, Jul 16, 2012 at 1:32 p.m.
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Author Rajiv Chandrasekaran joins Kojo to explore the war within the war for Afghanistan.

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The Threat To Timbuktu

Wednesday, Jul 11, 2012 at 1:06 p.m.
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Political upheaval in the West African nation of Mali is threatening the desert city of Timbuktu, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

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