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The Life and Legacy of Bob Marley (Rebroadcast)

As a musician he took local political truths and made them universal. With 2006 marking the 25th anniversary of his death, Kojo looks at the life and legacy of Jamaica's musical icon, Bob Marley.

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The Art of The Toast

Paul Dickson has spent decades documenting the best (and worst) of toasting. We explore the anatomy of a great graces, blessings and holiday toasts.

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Audio Books

Downloadable, affordable, and with great voice characterizations, audio books have found a whole new audience.

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Remembering Abe Pollin

A legendary figure in Washington died on Tuesday. Though many only know Abe Pollin as the owner of the Washington Wizards, Pollin was also a philanthropist whose life & work helped shape (and reshape) the modern economic and cultural...

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The Anniversary of John Brown's Raid

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.

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Regional Theatre Review

It's a busy time for theatre buffs in the D.C. area. Some local stages are rolling out world premieres, while others are getting ready to offer a new twist on the classics. Join Kojo as two of the region's busiest theater critics chat...

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The Life and Legacy of Bob Marley (Rebroadcast)

As a musician he took local political truths and made them universal. With 2006 marking the 25th anniversary of his death, Kojo looks at the life and legacy of Jamaica's musical icon, Bob Marley.

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The Life and Legacy of Bob Marley

As a musician he took local political truths and made them universal. With 2006 marking the 25th anniversary of his death, Kojo looks at the life and legacy of Jamaica's musical icon, Bob Marley.

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Caribbean Carnival

What you'll see and hear at this weekend's D.C. Caribbean Carnival

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Fete de la Musique

A preview of this weekend's "Fete de la Musique" international music festival in downtown D.C.

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