Society

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Architecture For The Rest Of Us

Thursday, Feb 14, 2013 at 12:06 p.m.
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Public interest design emphasizes a "triple bottom line" that incorporates ecological, economic and social issues in the planning process. We speak to professionals in the field who'd like to see the trend grow.

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On Stage In Our Region

Wednesday, Feb 13, 2013 at 12:06 p.m.
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From swordplay to political dramas to musical theater, we look at what’s hitting stages this season.

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"Love in the Time of Algorithims"

Tuesday, Feb 12, 2013 at 1:22 p.m.
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We explore the history of dating technology, how it works and its broader effect on our social dynamics.

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Dot Com v. MD: Health Advice & Resources Online

Tuesday, Feb 12, 2013 at 12:06 p.m.
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We look at how Americans are using online health resources and how they're changing the doctor-patient relationship.

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Local Leaders Try Eating On $5 Per Day

Monday, Feb 11, 2013 at 12:06 p.m.
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Could you eat for just $5 a day? Hundreds of Montgomery County, Md., officials and employees tried it last week to raise awareness about hunger in the affluent county, but some people who struggle to buy food found the week-long challenge offensive.

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The Up And Downside Of Fear

Thursday, Feb 7, 2013 at 1:06 p.m.
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Fear prompts a reaction that can be a literal lifesaver in the face of real danger, but that hinders the millions who struggle with anxiety disorders. We learn more about our most primal emotion.

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Video Portraits Of Beltway Power Brokers

Thursday, Feb 7, 2013 at 12:20 p.m.
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Video artist Lincoln Schatz weaves interview portraits of Beltway power brokers.

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The Very Reverend Gary Hall, Dean Of Washington National Cathedral

Wednesday, Feb 6, 2013 at 12:06 p.m.
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Last October, the Very Reverend Gary Hall became the 10th dean of Washington National Cathedral. Kojo talks with Hall about his reputation as a fixer and his plans for the nation's landmark church.

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Crowdsourcing

Tuesday, Feb 5, 2013 at 1:06 p.m.
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We explore how innovators are using crowdsourcing today.

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A Shift In The Boy Scouts' Gay Policy

Monday, Feb 4, 2013 at 1:25 p.m.
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Kojo explores the questions that a shift in the Boy Scouts' national policy on gay members would pose for local scouts, their sponsors and their parents.

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Shifting School Boundaries

Monday, Feb 4, 2013 at 12:06 p.m.
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As the population in our region explodes, overcrowded school districts are grappling with the controversial process of re-drawing school boundaries.

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Adoptee Rights

Thursday, Jan 31, 2013 at 12:31 p.m.
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Adult adoptees are increasingly speaking out and demanding a seat at the table when it comes to policies involving adoption. We explore the issues from the perspective of adoptees.

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Adoption And The Foster Care System

Thursday, Jan 31, 2013 at 12:06 p.m.
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The District is working to revamp its Child and Family Services to better support families, foster parents and children.

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"Game Over": When Our Sports Get Political

Monday, Jan 28, 2013 at 1:06 p.m.
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Sports writer Dave Zirin joins us to explore how games became arenas for epic clashes over everything from the role of religion in the public square to the push for democracy in the Arab Spring.

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Lessons From D.C.'s Legal Fights Over Guns

Monday, Jan 28, 2013 at 12:06 p.m.
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Five years ago, the Supreme Court struck down DC's 30-year-old handgun ban. Kojo talks to plaintiffs in the case and to the city official who helped write the law.

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