Saying Goodbye To The Kojo Nnamdi Show
On this last episode, we look back on 23 years of joyous, difficult and always informative conversation.
Over half a century ago, during World War II, War Bonds boosted both the US economy and the morale of the country. In the wake of September 11, some are suggesting special government bonds be reintroduced to help rebuild New York and finance our new war against terrorism. A look at the economic, political, and social impact of War Bonds.
Guests
- Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) United States Senate
- Randall Dodd Director of Derivatives Study Center, Economic Strategy Institute; also Professor of Economics, American University.
- John Steele Gordon Author "The Business of America" (Pub: Walker & Co.) and a columnist with American Heritage Magazine
- Larry Samuel Author of "Pledging Allegiance: American Identity and the Bond Drive of World War II" (Pub: Smithsonian Institution Press)
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