Saying Goodbye To The Kojo Nnamdi Show
On this last episode, we look back on 23 years of joyous, difficult and always informative conversation.
From Western films to Pink Floyd to the New York City subway, author Johnathan Lethem explores the nature of cultural obsession in his new collection of essays. Lethem, who won the National Book Critics Award for his novel "Motherless Brooklyn," talks with Kojo about his autobiographical writing.
Guests
- Jonathan Lethem Author of "The Disappointment Artist"
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