Society

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The Color Complex In The Black Community

Tuesday, Oct 23, 2012 at 1:27 p.m.
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Kojo talks with author and activist Marita Golden about the dividing line of skin color within the African-American community.

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Green Energy And All Things Tech With Alexis Madrigal

Tuesday, Oct 23, 2012 at 12:06 p.m.
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We talk with journalist and author Alexis Madrigal about putting today's tech stories in context and what energy entrepreneurs can learn from the past.

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Shaping The City: A New Vision For Columbia, Md.

Thursday, Oct 18, 2012 at 12:06 p.m.
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Nearly 50 years after the founding of this integrated, planned community, Columbia, Md., has a new vision: high-rise buildings and a walkable, urban center. We explore what the changes will mean for Columbia’s unique character.

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"Skirt Steak:" The Landscape For Female Chefs

Wednesday, Oct 17, 2012 at 12:06 p.m.
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What the kitchen looks like to female chefs who've broken down barriers and aspiring cooks who want to follow in their footsteps.

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Headphones, Technology And Culture

Tuesday, Oct 16, 2012 at 12:06 p.m.
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Headphones help create a space of one's own, even in a crowded room. We consider the technology, culture and safe use of headphones.

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Washington's Lesser-Known Memorials

Monday, Oct 15, 2012 at 1:06 p.m.
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Find out why there are memorials on federal land honoring victims of communism, a Czech patriot and women who died on the Titanic.

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The Man Behind "A People's History:" Howard Zinn

Wednesday, Oct 10, 2012 at 1:32 p.m.
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We talk with historian Martin Duberman about his new biography of Howard Zinn, which paints an intimate portrait of a complex and private man.

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Kids And The Internet: New Privacy Rules?

Tuesday, Oct 9, 2012 at 12:06 p.m.
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As Web marketers increasingly target young audiences on the Web, new changes to the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act present promise -- and perils -- for safeguarding young users.

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Free Speech: A Global Debate

Wednesday, Oct 3, 2012 at 12:06 p.m.
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An Internet video insulting the Prophet Muhammad sparked riots, but also an international debate about the limits of freedom of speech.

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India's Influential Journalist

Tuesday, Oct 2, 2012 at 1:29 p.m.
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Acclaimed novelist and muckraking journalist Tarun Tejpal joins Kojo to talk about corruption and the complexity of life in India.

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Adjunct Professors Unite: Labor Rights On College Campuses

Monday, Oct 1, 2012 at 12:06 p.m.
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As universities increasingly rely on part-time teaching staff, many of those adjuncts are organizing for better pay and benefits.

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"Why Have Kids?": Making Motherhood Optional

Thursday, Sep 27, 2012 at 1:06 p.m.
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Feminist author Jessica Valenti takes an honest look at the choices women face when it comes to having -- or not having -- kids.

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Oktoberfest And Seasonal Beer

Wednesday, Sep 26, 2012 at 1:20 p.m.
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As the cool weather settles in and the leaves start to turn, it's time to grab a sweater and a beer stein and head out to Oktoberfest. Kojo explores the autumn beers on tap in our area.

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"In the Shadow of the Banyan"

Tuesday, Sep 25, 2012 at 1:32 p.m.
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Author Vaddey Ratner has written a novel based on her experience growing up in Cambodia under the Khmer Rouge as a way to honor the memory of those, including her father, who did not survive. We talk with her about making peace with the past and moving forward with purpose.

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Beyond The Classroom: Redefining Student Support Services

Monday, Sep 24, 2012 at 12:06 p.m.
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We find out about a unique set of programs working across our region and throughout the country to help schools provide families with the resources they need to help every student succeed.

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