Leisure & Lifestyle

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"The Entertainer"

Wednesday, Nov 28, 2012 at 12:23 p.m.
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Lyle Talbot's Hollywood career spanned four decades, from near-stardom alongside Humphrey Bogart and Bette Davis to roles in Ed Wood's famously terrible B-movies. Margaret Talbot's new book paints a portrait of her father and Tinseltown's golden years in "The Entertainer."

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Winter Reading

Monday, Nov 26, 2012 at 1:06 p.m.
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Whether you're looking for titles to give to others or for yourself, we've got lots of new releases to check out.

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Transforming Baltimore: A Long-Awaited Zoning Makeover

Wednesday, Nov 21, 2012 at 12:06 p.m.
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The first zoning re-write in 40 years could alter Baltimore's skyline, kick liquor stores out of neighborhoods and encourage a livelier downtown scene. Planning Director Tom Stosur joins us to explain.

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Tech Gadgets For The Holidays

Tuesday, Nov 20, 2012 at 12:06 p.m.
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The shopping-est day of the year is almost here. Our tech experts offer tips for stocking stuffers and holiday gifts for the young and the less-young on your list.

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The Business Of Hobbies

Thursday, Nov 8, 2012 at 1:06 p.m.
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What happens when a burgeoning DIY movement meets a shrinking number of brick-and-mortar suppliers and a flourishing online marketplace.

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The Onion Book Of Known Knowledge

Monday, Nov 5, 2012 at 12:06 p.m.
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We check in with the editor of The Onion about their coverage of election 2012 and their latest book, “The Onion Book of Known Knowledge."

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Overachieving Kids

Thursday, Oct 25, 2012 at 1:06 p.m.
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It's something of a cliche that kids today are overscheduled, grade-obsessed and under enormous pressure to land at the right school. We ask two experts how parents can rethink priorities and raise happy, well-adjusted kids.

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Junot Diaz: "This Is How You Lose Her"

Monday, Oct 22, 2012 at 1:06 p.m.
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Junot Diaz's small but powerful body of fiction focuses on characters -- mostly Dominican-American men -- who struggle to define what it means to be a man in a macho culture.

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Election 2012: Maryland's Same-Sex Marriage Referendum

Monday, Oct 22, 2012 at 12:24 p.m.
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Will Maryland voters be the first in the country to approve same-sex marriage through a ballot referendum? Kojo explores Question 6 on the Maryland ballot.

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Maryland Ballot Question 7: Las Vegas On The Potomac?

Monday, Oct 15, 2012 at 12:06 p.m.
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Kojo examines the most expensive campaign in Maryland history, and asks what a high-end casino at National Harbor would mean for Prince George's County and the region.

http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2012-10-11/kojo-your-community-people-and-public-spaces-columbia-heights

Kojo In Your Community: People And Public Spaces In Columbia Heights

Thursday, Oct 11, 2012 at 12:06 p.m.
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Columbia Heights in Northwest D.C. boasts a diverse population, a growing business core and a lively restaurant scene. But tensions exist over housing and public space. Kojo conducts a community dialogue about the area's evolution.

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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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Getting Outside This Fall

Thursday, Sep 27, 2012 at 12:06 p.m.
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If you're looking to get outdoors this fall, there are hidden gems around the region to explore. Join us for tips on where to enjoy the great outdoors this season.

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Southern Dialects: Talkin' Tar Heel

Thursday, Sep 6, 2012 at 1:32 p.m.
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Language can be political, as Yankee politicians quickly find out when giving speeches in the South. We explore the dialects of a changing South -- including North Carolina -- where transplants are influencing the language.

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Tampa's Gift To Sandwich Lovers: A History Of "The Cuban"

Wednesday, Aug 29, 2012 at 1:32 p.m.
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This spring, Tampa, Fla., bested Miami when it was voted the true home of the Cuban sandwich by readers of NPR's food blog "The Salt." The debate continues, however, over the sandwich's exact origins, and the proper mix of ham, pork, salami, Swiss cheese and mustard served on Cuban breads. We explore Tampa's culinary gifts, including -- and beyond -- the Cuban sandwich.

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