Leisure & Lifestyle

http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2012-05-23/taming-shrew-meets-spaghetti-western

"The Taming of the Shrew" Meets The Spaghetti Western

Wednesday, May 23, 2012 at 12:30 p.m.
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This new production of Shakespeare's comedic battle of the sexes is a Wild West love story, including a "Blind Balladeer," whose original songs play off the show's themes.

http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2012-05-22/future-web-searching

The Future Of Web Searching

Tuesday, May 22, 2012 at 12:06 p.m.
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We explore the fast-changing world of Web search technology and how we're likely to find information in the future.

http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2012-05-09/running-scissors-self-help

From "Running with Scissors" to Self-Help

Wednesday, May 9, 2012 at 1:19 p.m.
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Memoirist Augusten Burroughs is moving into another, perhaps unexpected, realm: self-help. He simultaneously takes down and contribute to the $11 billion industry with his latest book "This is How" - the book he says he was born to write.

http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2012-05-03/local-trees

Local Trees

Thursday, May 3, 2012 at 1:06 p.m.
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DC was historically known as the "City of Trees," and it's still true today, with nearly forty percent of the city covered by tree canopy. We'll find out the best places to see enjoy our green bounty, and talk to the department responsible for caring for all those trees.

http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2012-04-18/wine-weather-and-wiles-history-and-culture-local-wine

Wine, Weather and Wiles: The History and Culture of Local Wine

Wednesday, Apr 18, 2012 at 12:06 p.m.
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You've heard of eating local, but what about drinking local? We take a look at the ways weather, culture and history conspire to create wines unique to the area.

http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2012-04-16/rasta-reggae-bob-marleys-legacy

Rasta & Reggae: Bob Marley's Legacy

Monday, Apr 16, 2012 at 12:31 p.m.
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He's a true global icon, despite having died more than forty years ago. We explore how Pan Africanism in Jamaica and the challenging history of the Rasta spiritual path influenced musical legend Bob Marley.

http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2012-04-12/divorce-boom-breaking-50

Divorce Boom: Breaking Up at 50+

Thursday, Apr 12, 2012 at 1:06 p.m.
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Divorce is becoming less common overall, but among those 50+ the rate is on the rise. We explore the reasons why and find out what happens when divorce and retirement coincide.

http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2012-04-11/new-rules-everyday-foodies

New Rules for Everyday Foodies

Wednesday, Apr 11, 2012 at 12:30 p.m.
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Who should you ask for restaurant recommendations in an unfamiliar city? Which street vendor should you trust and which should you avoid? And why are places frequented by happy attractive people usually serving mediocre food? Answers to these questions and more...

http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2012-04-05/wildlife-our-region-foxes-beavers-and-coyotes-oh-my

Wildlife in our Region - Foxes, Beavers, and Coyotes, Oh My

Thursday, Apr 5, 2012 at 1:06 p.m.
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Spring is a great time to visit our region's parks, where you can spot great blue herons, foxes, owls, and bald eagles. We've got tips on where to go, and how to observe animals safely and respectfully.

http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2012-04-04/pushing-barre-septime-webre-washington-ballet

Pushing the Barre: Septime Webre & The Washington Ballet

Wednesday, Apr 4, 2012 at 12:31 p.m.
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Over the past decade, Septime Webre's transformed a once-traditional ballet company into one of America's most innovative and diverse dance troops. Prepare to see Alice, the Queen of Hearts, the White Rabbit, and the Cheshire Cat as you've never seen them before.

http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2012-03-28/juicing-vegetables-fruits-spices-and-more

Juicing: Vegetables, Fruits, Spices, and More

Wednesday, Mar 28, 2012 at 1:06 p.m.
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Juicing is back, and it goes well beyond basics like apple and orange juice; spinach, beets, wheat grass, and almost anything else in a garden can yield a glass of "liquid nutrition." We explore the techniques and recipes that get the most from juicing.

http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2012-03-14/marylands-honey-law-why-beekeepers-are-buzzing

Maryland's Honey Law: Why Beekeepers are Buzzing

Wednesday, Mar 14, 2012 at 1:29 p.m.
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Got a bear-shaped bottle in your cabinet? Is it filled with pure honey, gathered from bees who fed on plant nectar? Or maybe something much less appetizing...

http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2012-03-14/beyond-green-beer-and-st-patricks-day-irish-culture-and-language

Beyond Green Beer and St. Patrick's Day: Irish Culture and Language

Wednesday, Mar 14, 2012 at 12:06 p.m.
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Lá Fhéile Pádraig (St. Patrick's Day) is around the corner. We take a look at Irish culture beyond the shamrocks and green beer.

http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2012-03-06/computer-guys-gal

The Computer Guys & Gal

Tuesday, Mar 6, 2012 at 12:06 p.m.
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The Computer Guys & Gal are back, and they've got spring fever over the latest iPad, Google's new privacy policy, and the latest robot technology.

http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2012-02-16/shaping-city-great-shopping-streets

Shaping the City: Great Shopping Streets

Thursday, Feb 16, 2012 at 12:06 p.m.
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Today, shopping malls are out and walkable retail districts are in. But can you manufacture a place to ensure it has a lively vibe, a place where people feel comfortable, want to explore, and spend money? ...

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