Society

http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2012-05-21/census-bureaus-american-community-survey

The Census Bureau's American Community Survey

Monday, May 21, 2012 at 1:32 p.m.
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It's a wonky fight that could have real consequences in neighborhoods across the United States. We consider the purpose and future of the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

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Police Tactics And Crime

Wednesday, May 16, 2012 at 1:06 p.m.
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Critics argue that New York's aggressive "Stop and Frisk" policies lead to racial profiling, and may not even be effective. We explore the debates.

http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2012-05-16/take-it-outside-dining-al-fresco

Take It Outside: Dining Al Fresco

Wednesday, May 16, 2012 at 12:26 p.m.
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For some, there's nothing like eating outdoors on a beautiful day. Get restaurant recommendations on places with hidden patios, low-key roof decks or sidewalk seating -- and share your thoughts on the tactics, etiquette and pleasures of eating outside.

http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2012-05-15/potomac-nations-most-endangered-river

The Potomac: The Nation's Most Endangered River?

Tuesday, May 15, 2012 at 1:06 p.m.
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We examine a recent report that lists the Potomac as the most endangered river in the United States.

http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2012-05-15/photo-tools-and-evolving-image

Photo Tools and the Evolving Image

Tuesday, May 15, 2012 at 12:06 p.m.
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We discuss the new social art of photography, and explore the best apps, tools and projects that are changing the practice of photography and "phoneography."

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Civics Lessons

Monday, May 14, 2012 at 12:06 p.m.
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Many kids in disadvantaged neighborhoods feel the system isn’t just broken –it’s rigged, and not in their favor. One professor says this “empowerment gap” is just as profound --and important to address--- as the “achievement gap.”

http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2012-05-10/benefits-same-sex-couples-whats-next-fed-employees

Benefits for Same-Sex Couples: What's Next for Fed Employees?

Thursday, May 10, 2012 at 1:06 p.m.
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The ongoing legal fight over federal benefits for same sex couples...

http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2012-04-30/fashion-image-and-influence-robin-givhan

Fashion, Image and Influence with Robin Givhan

Monday, Apr 30, 2012 at 1:06 p.m.
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Fashion critic Robin Givhan and Kojo talk about fashion's gender divide, status as art, and competitive dressing.

http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2012-04-30/ending-child-abuse-neglect-dc

Ending Child Abuse & Neglect in DC

Monday, Apr 30, 2012 at 12:25 p.m.
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Safe Shores was created to help children after they suffer the trauma of abuse. But community members can help prevent abuse from occurring in the first place...

http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2012-04-26/dc-story-georgetowns-john-thompson-jr

A D.C. Story: Georgetown's John Thompson Jr.

Thursday, Apr 26, 2012 at 12:06 p.m.
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Kojo sits down with longtime Georgetown University basketball coach John Thompson Jr., a Washington native and the first African-American coach to lead a team to an NCAA basketball championship.

http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2012-04-25/genetic-portrait-whats-americas-dna

A Genetic Portrait : What's in America's DNA?

Wednesday, Apr 25, 2012 at 1:06 p.m.
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Surprising facts and challenging insights are being revealed regularly now that geneticists are applying DNA testing to ideas about history and human migration. What one world-famous geneticist is finding out about America's shared past...

http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2012-04-25/mountaintop-charlayne-hunter-gault

To The Mountaintop: Charlayne Hunter-Gault

Wednesday, Apr 25, 2012 at 12:37 p.m.
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For more than 40 years, she's been a reliable and engaging journalist on public radio and television. But did you know Charlayne Hunter-Gault was a civil rights pioneer while still a teenager...

http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2012-04-24/liberating-data-and-opening-government-global-perspective

Liberating Data and Opening up Government: A Global Perspective

Tuesday, Apr 24, 2012 at 12:06 p.m.
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We examine the open data and open government movement from a global perspective...

http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2012-04-23/truth-telling-public-interest

Truth Telling in the Public Interest

Monday, Apr 23, 2012 at 1:22 p.m.
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What motivates someone to speak out against injustice in the government or private sector?

http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2012-04-23/it-time-honor-len-bias

Is It Time To Honor Len Bias?

Monday, Apr 23, 2012 at 12:29 p.m.
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We chat with an author and biographer about the controversial legacy of former University of Maryland basketball player Len Bias.

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