Military

Fort Hood Shooting: Labeling Behavior & Uncovering Motives

Thursday, Nov 12, 2009 at 1:42 p.m.

Since the shooting spree at Fort Hood, speculation has been rampant about the alleged gunman's motives. Was Army Major and Psychiatrist Nidal Hasan an "Islamic Terrorist Hiding in Plain Sight"? Or was he someone with severe, undiagnosed...

Veterans at Fisher House

Wednesday, Nov 11, 2009 at 12:54 p.m.

For many wounded veterans, the Fisher House at the Walter Reed Army Medical Center is their home away from home. WAMU Reporter Patrick Madden visited there.

Grading the Government Pay System

Monday, Nov 9, 2009 at 12:06 p.m.

Should the "General Schedule" pay scale for federal employees be scrapped, and if so, what would replace it?

Aid, Instability and Terrorism in Somalia

Thursday, Oct 29, 2009 at 1:06 p.m.

The challenge of life in a lawless nation.

The Anniversary of John Brown's Raid

Tuesday, Oct 13, 2009 at 1:32 p.m.

John Brown has been called both a hero and a terrorist. On the 150th anniversary of Brown's raid on Harpers Ferry, we look at what the raid means today.

Delivering International Aid in Conflict Zones

Tuesday, Sep 29, 2009 at 1:06 p.m.

We explore the challenges facing aid groups in places like Afghanistan, and how development assistance factors into the goals of "winning hearts and minds".

Challenges facing President Obama

Monday, Sep 28, 2009 at 1:06 p.m.

Whether it's North Korea, Iran or a rogue upstart -- American power will continue to face challenges around the world. With more than 25 years at The New York Times, journalist David Sanger says it's important for all of us to understand...

Indonesia/Phillippines

Wednesday, Aug 6, 2003 at 1:06 p.m.

Get an update on the terrorist bombing in Jakarta. Find out how last week’s attempted coup in the Phillippines could affect American Foreign Policy.

Iraqi Army

Wednesday, Jun 25, 2003 at 1:16 p.m.

How the U.S. is organizing a new army of 40,000 Iraqis.

Tech Tuesday: High Tech Weapons

Tuesday, Mar 25, 2003 at 12:06 p.m.

Technology has come a long way in the twelve years since the last gulf war. We're told that now, more than seventy percent of missiles are precision-guided "smart bombs." A Tech Tuesday look at military's use of high-tech weaponry.

Russian Weapons-Grade Materials

Thursday, Mar 6, 2003 at 1:06 p.m.

Securing Russia’s stockpile of nuclear and biological weapons.

Philippines

Tuesday, Mar 4, 2003 at 1:06 p.m.

US Troops in the Philippines.

Missile Defense

Wednesday, Dec 18, 2002 at 1:06 p.m.

The science behind missile defense.

Ballistics

Wednesday, Nov 13, 2002 at 1:06 p.m.

Ballistics and firearm inspection.

North Korea

Thursday, Nov 7, 2002 at 1:06 p.m.

North Korea has nuclear weapons. What is the U.S.'s next move?

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