Leisure & Lifestyle

http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2009-06-08/trance-after-breakast-alan-cheuse

"A Trance After Breakast" with Alan Cheuse

Monday, Jun 8, 2009 at 1:40 p.m.
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We may spend the summer daydreaming about trips to exotic corners of the globe -- although not all us will be lucky enough to jet off to them. But great writing often has the power to transport readers to foreign worlds. We talk with...

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Summer Reading

Monday, Jun 8, 2009 at 1:06 p.m.
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Books can be the perfect summer companions for lazy afternoons on front porch swings and hectic mornings at airplane terminals. We explore the best reads of the 2009 summer season.

http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2009-06-03/wmata-metro-update

WMATA - Metro Update

Wednesday, Jun 3, 2009 at 12:06 p.m.
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Change is coming to the Metro. The board is re-thinking bans on vendors. The system is promoting better rider etiquette. And a long-delayed GPS system for buses is about to roll out. We talk with Metro chief John Catoe and take your calls.

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Washington - Then & Now

Thursday, May 28, 2009 at 1:30 p.m.
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They are two of DC's most devoted citizens -- working hard as journalists, activists, historians, and more. Now, Kathy & Sam Smith are pulling up stakes and moving to Maine. We celebrate the past and look to the future, as we talk...

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Artisanal Charcuterie

Wednesday, May 27, 2009 at 1:28 p.m.
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Most Americans buy their pork and beef pre-wrapped in plastic, far removed from the processes that took their food from pasture to the slaughterhouse to the butcher block. But many foodies and cooks are choosing to obtain their food from...

http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2009-05-21/summer-movies

Summer Movies

Thursday, May 21, 2009 at 12:32 p.m.
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Who doesn't love escaping into an air-conditioned movie theater and losing yourself in a good flick. We sort through the mix of sequels, prequels, remakes, original fare, and indie films to figure out what's worth the price of admission...

http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2009-05-20/wine-wisdom

Wine Wisdom

Wednesday, May 20, 2009 at 1:32 p.m.
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Most wine critics agree that the quality of your average bottle today is higher than at any time in recent history. But some experts complain that the "international style" of today's globalized industry has an unwelcome byproduct --...

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Digital Cameras

Tuesday, May 12, 2009 at 12:06 p.m.
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Digital cameras are equipped with more bells and whistles than ever before. But a lot of people never take the time to learn how to use those functions can their work look more professional. We explore the latest generation of digital...

http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2009-05-07/spring-gardening

Spring Gardening

Thursday, May 7, 2009 at 12:06 p.m.
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Rain or no rain -- now is the perfect time to be gardening. We celebrate the popularity of digging in the dirt -- with expert advice on which native species will work best in your yard, how to avoid plant diseases when planning a...

http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2009-05-06/global-cocktail-week-old-vs-new-cocktails

Global Cocktail Week: Old vs. New Cocktails

Wednesday, May 6, 2009 at 1:31 p.m.
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The first known reference to the term "cocktail" appeared in a New York newspaper on May 6th, 1806. Now bartenders are marking the date with "World Cocktail Week" -- a celebration of cocktail history and innovative new directions in...

http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2009-04-29/agriculture-and-future-urban-architecture

Agriculture and the Future of Urban Architecture

Wednesday, Apr 29, 2009 at 1:32 p.m.
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Nearly 80 percent of the world's population will live in urban centers by 2050. Many believe that shift will require new thinking about how we grow our food and design our cities. We explore how the search for food has affected the...

http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2009-04-22/wine-wisdom

Wine Wisdom

Wednesday, Apr 22, 2009 at 1:37 p.m.
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April Fool's Day may have come and gone -- but if you're looking to learn more about wine, you're not out of the woods just yet. Even the most seasoned drinkers can be fooled by misinformation and urban myths. Local wine gurus Michael...

http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2009-04-13/david-simon-decline-local-media

David Simon & The Decline of Local Media

Monday, Apr 13, 2009 at 1:30 p.m.
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Before creating the television series "The Wire" -- a crime drama about Baltimore -- David Simon covered the crime beat for The Baltimore Sun. But he sees dark times ahead for his former craft, especially in places where budget constraints...

http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2009-03-26/stoop-stories-dael-orlandersmith

Stoop Stories with Dael Orlandersmith.

Thursday, Mar 26, 2009 at 1:42 p.m.
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She's a writer, poet, playwright and performance artist, with a world premiere now on stage at The Studio Theater. A finalist for the Pulitzer Prize for drama, we find out why -- as one recent critic put it -- a "cup of Orlandersmith is...

http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2009-03-25/urban-gardening

Urban Gardening

Wednesday, Mar 25, 2009 at 1:06 p.m.
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The sprawling concrete spaces in urban areas aren't ideal for green thumbs. But gardeners across the region are proving that with the right approach, you can turn any virtually space into a fresh and sustainable source of food. Join Kojo...

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