2017

Many pop culture portrayals of Washington put the nation’s capital front and center. But beyond the politics, D.C. has a local side that deserves attention too. This year, our summer reading list highlights books to help you better understand D.C. from a uniquely local angle.

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2017 Summer Reading: Diverse Representation In Children’s Books

What are the best books you and your kids should be reading right now? Wendy Lukehart from D.C. Public Library gives us these recommendations.

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Saying Goodbye To The Kojo Nnamdi Show

Thursday, Apr 01 2021On this last episode, we look back on 23 years of joyous, difficult and always informative conversation.

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Author Briana Thomas On ‘Black Broadway In Washington D.C.’ And The History Of D.C.’s Black Culture

Wednesday, Mar 31 2021Kojo talks with author Briana Thomas about her book “Black Broadway In Washington D.C.,” and the District’s rich Black history.

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Kevin Young Takes The Helm Of Smithsonian African American Museum

Wednesday, Mar 31 2021Poet, 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.

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A Conversation With PBS NewsHour’s Judy Woodruff

Tuesday, Mar 30 2021Ms. 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.

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Reading Lists

2017 Summer Reading: Books To Help You Better Understand Washington

2017 Summer Reading: Diverse Representation In Children’s Books

Reading Lists

Most Recent Shows

Saying Goodbye To The Kojo Nnamdi Show

Author Briana Thomas On ‘Black Broadway In Washington D.C.’ And The History Of D.C.’s Black Culture

Kevin Young Takes The Helm Of Smithsonian African American Museum

A Conversation With PBS NewsHour’s Judy Woodruff

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