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 social security lockbox. Stem cell research. Relaxation of immigration policies. Arsenic in drinking waer. More funding for education. These were the headline stories on the front page of newspapers on September 11th. They seem far away today. Are old issues still relevant in today’s changed world? Share your opinion with Kojo.
Guests
- Erik Robelen Reporter, Education Week and co-author of the blog Curriculum Matters
- Michelle Catlin, PhD Arsenic Project Director, National Academy of Sciences
- Dr. Burt Vogelstein Chairman of Stem Cell Research Committee, National Academy of Sciences; oncologist, Johns Hopkins University Hospital
- Peter Skerry Senior Fellow, The Brookings Institution; also Professor of Government, Claremont McKenna College
- Mark Thompson National Security Correspondent, Time Magazine
- Juliet Eilperin National Environmental Reporter, Washington Post
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