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After 23 years delivering news, context and insight to the D.C. region, The Kojo Nnamdi Show aired its final episode on April 1, 2021. This site contains our complete archives of the show.

Kojo continues to host The Politics Hour with Kojo Nnamdi each Friday with resident analyst Tom Sherwood, maintaining a vital forum for the public to engage with and hold elected public officials accountable. Check out the new website to find the latest shows.

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Additionally, Kojo will continue to host his “Kojo In Our Community” series, which will be recorded and heard on-air as “WAMU Presents” special programming. Please check wamu.org/events for more information.

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Kojo Nnamdi hosted the Kojo Nnamdi Show, originally called Public Interest, for 23 years.

Kojo Nnamdi hosted the Kojo Nnamdi Show, originally called Public Interest, for 23 years. Courtesy of WAMU

Thursday, Apr 01 • 12 p.m. (ET)

Saying Goodbye To The Kojo Nnamdi Show

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On this last episode, we look back on 23 years of joyous, difficult and always informative conversation.

Best known for his work as a poet, author and editor, Kevin Young became the director of the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture in January 2021.

Best known for his work as a poet, author and editor, Kevin Young became the director of the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture in January 2021. Melanie Dunea

Wednesday, Mar 31 • 12 p.m. (ET)

Kevin Young Takes The Helm Of Smithsonian African American Museum

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Poet, essayist and editor Kevin Young is the second director of the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture. He joins Kojo to talk about his vision for the museum and how it can help us make sense of this moment in history.

Veteran journalist Judy Woodruff has been anchoring the PBS NewsHour since 2013.

Veteran journalist Judy Woodruff has been anchoring the PBS NewsHour since 2013. COURTESY OF PBS

Tuesday, Mar 30 • 12:32 p.m. (ET)

A Conversation With PBS NewsHour’s Judy Woodruff

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Ms. Woodruff joins us to talk about her successful career in broadcasting, how the field of journalism has changed over the decades and why she chose to make D.C. home.

Archaeologist Travis Parno (center) led the St. Mary’s Fort excavation. He joins us to discuss the recently uncovered site.

Archaeologist Travis Parno (center) led the St. Mary’s Fort excavation. He joins us to discuss the recently uncovered site. Courtesy of Historic St. Mary’s City

Tuesday, Mar 30 • 12 p.m. (ET)

Digging Into Maryland’s Past

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After almost 90 years of searching, archeologists have uncovered St. Mary's fort, the founding site of the Maryland colony.

Washington Mystic's power forward Elena Delle Donne is a two-time MVP who led her team to the 2019 WNBA championship.

Washington Mystic's power forward Elena Delle Donne is a two-time MVP who led her team to the 2019 WNBA championship. Courtesy of Elena Delle Donne

Monday, Mar 29 • 12:32 p.m. (ET)

Kojo For Kids: WNBA Superstar Elena Delle Donne

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She led the Mystics to 2019 WNBA championship. Hear why she says, "life is more than a game."

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