Nature

http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2010-06-10/mighty-and-often-dangerous-potomac

The Mighty (And Often Dangerous) Potomac

Thursday, Jun 10, 2010 at 12:06 p.m.
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The Memorial Day drownings offer a poignant reminder: the Potomac is a serious river. Kojo explores where you can swim, kayak, sail and hike without getting into trouble--with the river or the law.

http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2010-06-02/climate-change-and-wine

Climate Change and Wine

Wednesday, Jun 2, 2010 at 1:22 p.m.
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Imagine a world where the best Rieslings come from Scandinavia, not Germany. Or where England, not France, produces the world’s best sparkling wines. Scientists say that by the end of the next century, this scenario could be a reality as...

http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2010-05-12/local-seafood-markets-gulf-oil-spill

Local Seafood Markets & the Gulf Oil Spill

Wednesday, May 12, 2010 at 12:06 p.m.
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As a major oil slick threatens entire ecosystems along the Gulf, we examine how local seafood markets will be affected in the short and long term.

http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2010-04-14/life-and-culture-age-climate-change

Life and Culture in an Age of Climate Change

Wednesday, Apr 14, 2010 at 1:30 p.m.
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Leading author and environmental activist Bill McKibben discusses how culture and public policy must adapt in the face of global climate change.

http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2010-04-13/seti-50-searching-alien-life

SETI at 50: Searching for Alien Life

Tuesday, Apr 13, 2010 at 1:32 p.m.
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Fifty years after we started actively searching for life in outer space, why some say we need to rethink what we're looking for.

http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2010-02-03/blogging-dcs-culinary-conundrums

Blogging D.C.'s Culinary Conundrums

Wednesday, Feb 3, 2010 at 12:35 p.m.
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"Foodie" blogs often focus on the culture of high-end restaurants and celebrity chefs. But Ed Bruske, a former journalist who now runs an "urban farm" in Washington, D.C., is using the blogosphere to spotlight everyday issues confronting a...

http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2010-01-28/shaping-city-roger-lewis

Shaping the City with Roger Lewis

Thursday, Jan 28, 2010 at 12:06 p.m.
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Following the devastation of the Haiti earthquake, we'll look at designing buildings to withstand the perils of Mother Nature.

http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2010-01-14/who-what-and-why-rock-creek-parks-peirce-mill

The Who, What, and Why of Rock Creek Park's Peirce Mill

Thursday, Jan 14, 2010 at 12:28 p.m.
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The fascinating past and exciting future of a stone building in Rock Creek Park.

http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2009-12-17/local-winter-adventures

Local Winter Adventures

Thursday, Dec 17, 2009 at 12:06 p.m.
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Share ideas for outdoor fun and local winter getaways.

http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2009-12-09/religion-science-and-climate-change-divide

Religion, Science and the Climate Change Divide

Wednesday, Dec 9, 2009 at 1:35 p.m.
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Copenhagen climate talks have drawn environmentalists from all over the world, including an American evangelical minister who is a true believer.

http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2009-11-16/paris-anacostia-provocative-idea-dcs-waterfront-rebroadcast

Paris on the Anacostia: A Provocative Idea for DC's Waterfront (Rebroadcast)

Monday, Nov 16, 2009 at 12:06 p.m.
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Taking inspiration from Paris' Seine River & L'Enfant's original DC design plans to redevelop the District's Waterfront for the 21st Century.

http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2009-10-29/wilderness-washington-activities-fall

Wilderness in Washington: Activities for the Fall

Thursday, Oct 29, 2009 at 1:27 p.m.
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Celebrating the outdoors -- all around the region -- including great ways to appreciate fall foliage.

http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2009-10-27/reducing-your-environmental-impact

Reducing Your Environmental Impact

Tuesday, Oct 27, 2009 at 1:32 p.m.
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Find out how you can reduce your own environmental impact. Kojo talks with "No Impact Man" Colin Beavan and Tracy Bowen of the Alice Ferguson Foundation.

http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2009-09-24/outdoor-volunteerism

Outdoor Volunteerism

Thursday, Sep 24, 2009 at 12:06 p.m.
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September 26th marks the sixteenth annual National Public Lands Day. We explore opportunities for outdoor volunteerism in our region.

http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2009-09-21/environmentalism-district-columbia

Environmentalism in the District of Columbia

Monday, Sep 21, 2009 at 12:06 p.m.
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Kojo talks with George Hawkins, head of the D.C. Department of Environment, about green jobs, pollution controls, and his next gig: head of the the Water and Sewer Authority (WASA).

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