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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.

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Russia Expels USAID

Wednesday, Sep 19, 2012 at 12:06 p.m.
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After 20 years of working in Russia, the U.S. Agency for International Development is being expelled from the country.

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Creativity And The Patent Wars

Tuesday, Sep 18, 2012 at 12:06 p.m.
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Last month, Apple won a landmark patent case against Samsung that sent shock waves through the market for mobile devices. But it's just the first round in an intellectual property fight that will determine how companies design and manufacture products to compete with Apple. We consider the effect of the ruling and what it means for the future of the mobile market.

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Fashion On The Campaign Trail And Beyond With Robin Givhan

Monday, Sep 17, 2012 at 1:06 p.m.
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We talk with Robin Givhan about the power of image in an election year and the interplay between fashion and politics.

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Virginia's Board of Health Passes New Abortion Clinic Regulations

Monday, Sep 17, 2012 at 12:06 p.m.
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After months of debate, Virginia's State Board of Health voted 13-2 on Friday to impose strict new building standards on all 20 abortion clinics across the Commonwealth...

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Southern Dialects: Talkin' Tar Heel

Thursday, Sep 6, 2012 at 1:32 p.m.
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Language can be political, as Yankee politicians quickly find out when giving speeches in the South. We explore the dialects of a changing South -- including North Carolina -- where transplants are influencing the language.

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Ballot Box Battles: Same-Sex Marriage

Tuesday, Sep 4, 2012 at 1:06 p.m.
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A ballot initiative will decide the fate of Maryland's new same-sex marriage law this fall. We get some perspective from those involved with the issue in North Carolina, where same-sex marriage was banned after a vote earlier this year.

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Faith And Politics: Mormon Influence

Thursday, Aug 30, 2012 at 1:27 p.m.
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One poll found that 25 percent of Americans won't vote for a Mormon, and many who are unfamiliar with the faith are intrigued by it. We talk with a former member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints who now studies the sociological aspects of the faith, including its interplay with politics.

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Tampa's Gift To Sandwich Lovers: A History Of "The Cuban"

Wednesday, Aug 29, 2012 at 1:32 p.m.
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This spring, Tampa, Fla., bested Miami when it was voted the true home of the Cuban sandwich by readers of NPR's food blog "The Salt." The debate continues, however, over the sandwich's exact origins, and the proper mix of ham, pork, salami, Swiss cheese and mustard served on Cuban breads. We explore Tampa's culinary gifts, including -- and beyond -- the Cuban sandwich.

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"Lawless:" The Real Story Of Virginia Bootleggers

Thursday, Aug 23, 2012 at 1:06 p.m.
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Hollywood's movie "Lawless" opens later this month. It's based on the real-life story of a notorious Virginia bootlegging family. We get the story from a true insider.

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Lobster: A Summer Tale

Wednesday, Aug 22, 2012 at 1:06 p.m.
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For many Americans, a lobster roll is a quintessential taste of summer. We consider the popular appeal of crustaceans and the effect of this season's glut of lobsters in the Northeast.

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Whooping Cough, Swine Flu And Back-To-School Vaccines

Tuesday, Aug 21, 2012 at 1:06 p.m.
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The U.S. is headed for the worst whooping cough outbreak in half a century. Maryland recently reported several cases of swine flu, and reports of West Nile virus are back. What you need to know to protect yourself.

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