Media

Justice Department Seizes Journalist Phone Records

Wednesday, May 15, 2013 at 1:06 p.m.
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The Justice Department is in hot water after allegedly collecting phone logs of journalists to ferret out a leaker.

News Literacy For Teens

Monday, May 13, 2013 at 1:06 p.m.

Teens today navigate a flood of viral emails, Facebook posts and Internet rumors, but many don't yet have the skills to sort fact from fiction. The News Literacy Project aims to teach middle and high school students to become more critical consumers of news and information.

Mugshots: Press, Punishment & Privacy Concerns

Monday, Apr 22, 2013 at 1:06 p.m.

Guest host Marc Fisher explores the privacy concerns surrounding mug shots, and how websites are profiting from them long after a sentence is served or charges are dropped.

Your Turn

Thursday, Apr 18, 2013 at 1:06 p.m.

On a busy news day we open the lines to get your thoughts on the headlines. It's your turn to weigh in on these news stories and others.

"The Big Truck That Went By"

Wednesday, Mar 27, 2013 at 12:06 p.m.

More than three years have passed since an earthquake wreaked havoc in Haiti, but many of the biggest promises of the massive recovery effort there remain unfulfilled.

Campus Newspapers

Monday, Mar 25, 2013 at 12:28 p.m.

College newspapers have long kept students, faculty and staff in the know about what's happening on campus. Some have adapted quickly to the new media landscape, while others are still working out how to navigate shifting business models...

Local Media Upheaval

Wednesday, Mar 20, 2013 at 1:06 p.m.

Kojo examines the changes in the local media scene and looks ahead to how readers will get community news amid the upheaval impacting smaller, alternative publications.

Washington Post Ombudsman Patrick Pexton

Wednesday, Feb 27, 2013 at 12:06 p.m.
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We chat with Washington Post ombudsman Patrick Pexton about the role such positions play in the modern media landscape.

Following Through On FOIA: Progress And Pitfalls

Tuesday, Jan 29, 2013 at 1:06 p.m.
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Kojo explores the legal and practical questions behind filing Freedom of Information requests, and what you can expect from both federal and local authorities.

This Is Your Life On Instagram

Tuesday, Jan 22, 2013 at 12:06 p.m.

We explore what the rise of photo-sharing networks means for our online and offline lives, including those who take photos for a living.

Shaping The City

Thursday, Jan 17, 2013 at 12:06 p.m.

We talk with architect Roger Lewis about a critic's role in keeping the public informed and designers honest.

The Military In U.S. Culture

Monday, Jan 14, 2013 at 1:20 p.m.

We explore a growing military-civilian divide and how it shapes our thinking about defense and foreign policy.

Remembering Those Lost In 2012 (Rebroadcast)

Monday, Dec 31, 2012 at 1:06 p.m.

We reflect on the lives and legacies of those we lost this year.

What Makes It Great: Classical Music And Beyond With Rob Kapilow (Rebroadcast)

Thursday, Dec 27, 2012 at 1:06 p.m.

Rob Kapilow's exuberant commentary could prove you've never listened--really listened--to even the most familiar tunes. Classical music's ambassador takes on all genres--jazz, rap, country--and even the Kojo theme song.

Remembering Those Lost In 2012

Thursday, Dec 20, 2012 at 1:06 p.m.

We reflect on the lives and legacies of those we lost this year.

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