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http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2012-02-13/future-investigative-journalism

The Future of Investigative Journalism

Monday, Feb 13, 2012 at 1:06 p.m.
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It's expensive. It's time-consuming. And it doesn't always benefit a news organization's bottom line. But good investigative reporting changes lives and changes history: think Watergate or the Penn State scandal...

http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2012-01-26/cultural-deja-vu-kurt-andersen

Cultural Deja Vu with Kurt Andersen

Thursday, Jan 26, 2012 at 1:06 p.m.
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Kurt Andersen of Studio 360 fame joins Kojo to talk about the stagnant state of popular culture.

http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2012-01-11/behind-restaurant-hype

Behind The Restaurant Hype

Wednesday, Jan 11, 2012 at 1:06 p.m.
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In the old days, a newspaper review could make or break a local restaurant. Today, positive buzz can be earned-- or manufactured-- through a dizzying array of actors from food bloggers to PR firms to casual diner-reviews. As DC celebrates...

http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2012-01-10/indie-video-games

Indie Video Games

Tuesday, Jan 10, 2012 at 12:06 p.m.
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Video games like "Skyrim" and "Call of Duty" often earn more money than Hollywood blockbusters. But innovation in the gaming industry often comes from smaller players...

http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2012-01-03/when-you-wear-religion-your-sleeve

When You Wear Religion On Your Sleeve ...

Tuesday, Jan 3, 2012 at 1:15 p.m.
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Kojo chats with diversity consultant and business coach Howard Ross about how we react to those who regularly express their faith in public settings.

http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2011-12-26/fashion-power-and-politics-robin-givhan-rebroadcast

Fashion, Power and Politics with Robin Givhan (Rebroadcast)

Monday, Dec 26, 2011 at 12:06 p.m.
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Writer Robin Givhan chronicles the intersection of fashion, politics and the ways in which both realms influence our culture. We talk about the business of fashion and why style matters in D.C.

http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2011-12-20/information-diet-new-year

Information Diet for the New Year

Tuesday, Dec 20, 2011 at 12:06 p.m.
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Clay Johnson says we're suffering from "information obesity:" consuming too much "junk" news and too little healthy data. He proposes a new regime for the New Year...

http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2011-12-15/diversity-screen

Diversity on Screen

Thursday, Dec 15, 2011 at 1:06 p.m.
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Are the characters you see on TV and in the movies as diverse as our society is? We talk about the roles available for minority actors.

http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2011-12-05/when-automation-meets-authorship

When Automation Meets Authorship

Monday, Dec 5, 2011 at 12:06 p.m.
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Phil Parker's sophisticated computer programs have written hundreds of thousands of non-fiction books, created news programming in obscure languages, and even composed love poems. He joins Kojo to explore the increasingly sophisticated world of automated writing.

http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2011-12-01/digital-public-library-america

The Digital Public Library of America

Thursday, Dec 1, 2011 at 1:06 p.m.
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The Digital Public Library of America has an ambitious project: to digitize and make accessible the vast trove of books, documents and artifacts at libraries, museums, and archives across the country. We explore the challenges and progress of the project.

http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2011-11-10/fashion-power-and-politics-robin-givhan

Fashion, Power and Politics with Robin Givhan

Thursday, Nov 10, 2011 at 1:06 p.m.
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Writer Robin Givhan chronicles the intersection of fashion, politics and the ways in which both realms influence our culture. We talk about the business of fashion and why style matters in D.C.

http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2011-10-26/50-years-wamu-documentary-part-ii

50 Years of WAMU: A Documentary, Part II

Wednesday, Oct 26, 2011 at 1:06 p.m.
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The party continues - celebrating WAMU 88.5's voices from the station’s past and present - and what it means for the future.

http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2011-10-26/50-years-wamu-885-documentary-part-i

50 Years of WAMU 88.5: A Documentary, Part I

Wednesday, Oct 26, 2011 at 12:06 p.m.
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Celebrate WAMU 88.5's 50 years on the air...a documentary brings you voices from the station's past and present - and asks what it all means for the future.

http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2011-10-04/computer-guys-gal

The Computer Guys & Gal

Tuesday, Oct 4, 2011 at 12:06 p.m.
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It's the first Tuesday of the month, and you know what that means...

http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2011-10-03/development-assistance-deaf-communities-abroad

Development Assistance & Deaf Communities Abroad

Monday, Oct 3, 2011 at 1:06 p.m.
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We find out about a new Gallaudet program that trains students to work with, and advocate for, marginalized communities in developing countries.

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