Media

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

Monday, Dec 10, 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.

Foodie History: Cookbooks And American Food Culture

Wednesday, Dec 5, 2012 at 1:06 p.m.

Home cooks have long relied on cookbooks for inspiration and practical education in the kitchen. But cookbooks also serve as interesting historical documents.

Turmoil At The BBC

Tuesday, Nov 13, 2012 at 1:06 p.m.
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The British Broadcasting Corporation is reeling from two overlapping crises.

NPR Ombudsman Edward Schumacher-Matos

Tuesday, Oct 30, 2012 at 1:22 p.m.
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We talk with Edward Schumacher-Matos about his tenure so far, NPR's new ethics guidelines and whether it's possible to please everyone with election coverage.

The BBC Under Fire: Psychology Of A Scandal

Monday, Oct 29, 2012 at 12:33 p.m.

We explore the ongoing repercussions of the sexual abuse scandal at the BBC, and find out how criminal behavior can go unexposed for so long at large institutions.

The Color Complex In The Black Community

Tuesday, Oct 23, 2012 at 1:27 p.m.

Kojo talks with author and activist Marita Golden about the dividing line of skin color within the African-American community.

India's Influential Journalist

Tuesday, Oct 2, 2012 at 1:29 p.m.

Acclaimed novelist and muckraking journalist Tarun Tejpal joins Kojo to talk about corruption and the complexity of life in India.

Business Media And Managing Your Finances

Monday, Oct 1, 2012 at 1:06 p.m.

Kojo talks to Knight Kiplinger about the future of business media and personal finance in an age of economic uncertainty.

News And The Evolution Of the Social Web

Tuesday, Sep 25, 2012 at 12:06 p.m.

Tech Tuesday talks with Rob "CmdrTaco" Malda, founder of Slashdot and current chief strategist at WaPo Labs, about the evolution of the social web and the future of news.

When Private Remarks Go Public: What's News In A Campaign?

Tuesday, Sep 18, 2012 at 1:06 p.m.

In a campaign where access to candidates is limited, how should the news media handle comments intended only for select ears?

A War On Women?

Wednesday, Sep 5, 2012 at 12:06 p.m.

Democrats used the first day of their convention to make the case that Republicans are waging "war on women." We explore the politics of issues like abortion and pay equity.

Charlotte Gears Up For The Democratic Convention

Monday, Aug 20, 2012 at 12:06 p.m.

We preview what’s in store as Charlotte, N.C., prepares to host the Democratic convention and explore the political landscape in this battleground state.

A Treaty To Make Books More Accessible

Tuesday, Aug 7, 2012 at 1:28 p.m.

Debate continues over a treaty that would relax copyright rules to make published work more accessible to the visually impaired living in developing countries.

Photographing The Police

Thursday, Aug 2, 2012 at 12:06 p.m.

The right to photograph or record the police has repeatedly been upheld in the courts, yet new lawsuits and cases highlight the complicated line for both police and citizens.

Carolyn Hax And Nick Galifianakis: Tell Me About It

Monday, Jul 30, 2012 at 1:06 p.m.

It's not your grandmother's advice column: Words of wisdom from Carolyn Hax and Nick Galifianakis.

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