Saying Goodbye To The Kojo Nnamdi Show
On this last episode, we look back on 23 years of joyous, difficult and always informative conversation.
A recent report by Human Rights Watch severely criticizes the Maryland Department of Corrections for keeping children and teenagers in adult correctional facilities while they await trial. Kojo and guests examine the accusations and explore the consequences of the national trend of treating more children as adults.
Guests
- Leonard Adam Sipes, Jr. Director of public information, Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correction Services
- Michael Bochenek Counsel to the Children's Rights Division of Human Rights Watch
- Dan Bryant Chief Counsel on Sub-Committee on Crime of the House Judiciary Committee
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