Saying Goodbye To The Kojo Nnamdi Show
On this last episode, we look back on 23 years of joyous, difficult and always informative conversation.
Last night, the DC City Council’s raucous discussion on the baseball stadium financing plan lasted into the early morning hours. Kojo looks at the political drama and what it took to broker a deal. Plus, an update from the District Courthouse, where Councilmember Marion Barry appeared today after pleading guilty for failing to file federal and District taxes.
Guests
- Lisa Nurnberger WAMU Reporter
- James Jones "Loose Lips" columnist, Washington City Paper
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