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http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2012-06-20/rethinking-higher-education-freeman-hrabowski

Rethinking Higher Education With Freeman Hrabowski

Wednesday, Jun 20, 2012 at 12:06 p.m.
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We talk with University of Maryland, Baltimore County President Freeman Hrabowski about the state of higher education and how we can all help students succeed.

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How Airports And Airlines Will Shape The World

Tuesday, Jun 19, 2012 at 1:06 p.m.
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In this age of global commerce and 24/7 workers, we explore why airports may move from the periphery of our cities to the core, with businesses, residences and transportation networks radiating out from them.

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The Sway And Swagger Of The Lone Star State

Monday, Jun 18, 2012 at 1:26 p.m.
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In 2009, New York Times columnist Gail Collins attended a Texas Tea Party rally where raucous attendees waved signs reading "Secede!" The anger Collins felt from the crowd laid the groundwork for her new book, "As Texas Goes..." In it...

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Revitalizing Union Station

Monday, Jun 18, 2012 at 12:06 p.m.
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There are a lot of changes underway at Union Station. We talk with the president of the Union Station Redevelopment Corporation about what's in store.

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Summer Soccer Intrigue

Tuesday, Jun 12, 2012 at 1:40 p.m.
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Local soccer fans will be devising creative excuses at work this month, playing hookie to watch the European soccer championships.

http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2012-06-12/frictionless-web-social-readers-and-seamless-sharing

Frictionless Web: Social Readers And Seamless Sharing

Tuesday, Jun 12, 2012 at 12:06 p.m.
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Imagine if every website you visited or article you read on the web showed up automatically on your social media profile. We consider the pros and cons of putting it all out there.

http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2012-06-11/state-health-care-systems-bracing-supreme-court-decision

State Health Care Systems: Bracing For A Supreme Court Decision

Monday, Jun 11, 2012 at 1:06 p.m.
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As Maryland and Virginia await a U.S. Supreme Court ruling on the Affordable Care Act--also known as Obamacare--they have taken different approaches to a looming 2014 deadline.

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"The Invisible War"

Tuesday, Jun 5, 2012 at 1:06 p.m.
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A new documentary gives voice to the women--and men--who say the military culture and command structure tolerates sexual assault.

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The 'Nontraditional' Workplace

Monday, Jun 4, 2012 at 1:06 p.m.
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More men are entering fields traditionally dominated by women. We explore the implications of a male shift to "pink collar" jobs.

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Car-Free In And Around D.C.

Monday, Jun 4, 2012 at 12:06 p.m.
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We explore the progress made--and obstacles that remain--by individuals and governments in efforts to be less dependent on cars.

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Craft Beer Biz

Wednesday, May 30, 2012 at 1:06 p.m.
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Beer sales are down overall, but craft brews continue their meteoric rise. Some wonder whether the market can sustain the growth, while others say "the more the merrier."

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'Secret Heroes' (Rebroadcast)

Monday, May 28, 2012 at 1:06 p.m.
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Hercules Mulligan saved George Washington's life TWICE - but you likely don't know his name. Kojo celebrate the lives of untold heroes who helped shape American history, yet were left out of most history books.

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Channel Surfing With Hank Stuever

Thursday, May 24, 2012 at 1:06 p.m.
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We move the water cooler buzz about what you're watching - or not - on television to the air with Washington Post TV critic Hank Stuever.

http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2012-05-24/same-sex-marriage-domestic-partnerships-and-family-law

Same Sex Marriage, Domestic Partnerships And Family Law

Thursday, May 24, 2012 at 12:25 p.m.
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Many of us cross jurisdictional boundaries every day, but probably don't think much about it. When it comes to family law, though, where you live can make all the difference. From marriage and divorce to adoption and inheritance, we explore the different rights in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C.

http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2012-05-23/coffeehouse-culture-free-wi-fi-or-wi-fi-free

Coffeehouse Culture: Free Wi-Fi Or Wi-Fi Free?

Wednesday, May 23, 2012 at 1:06 p.m.
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What's the purpose of a coffeehouse? Chatting with neighbors or making new friends? Taking a break, sipping a good brew, maybe surfing the Internet? Find out why some local coffee houses are ending or limiting wireless access.

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