Saying Goodbye To The Kojo Nnamdi Show
On this last episode, we look back on 23 years of joyous, difficult and always informative conversation.
Who are the greatest Washingtonians in history? A project of the D.C. Commission on the Arts and Humanities wants two of the District’s most prominent residents to be commemorated in sculptures for the U.S. Capitol’s Statuary Hall. Kojo looks at D.C.’s famous citizens, and finds out who you’d nominate.
Guests
- Nelson Rimensnyder Historian; Director of Research for the former House D.C. Committee (1975-1992)
- Eleanor Holmes Norton Delegate, U.S. House of Representatives (D-DC)
Most Recent Shows
Author Briana Thomas On ‘Black Broadway In Washington D.C.’ And The History Of D.C.’s Black Culture
Kojo talks with author Briana Thomas about her book “Black Broadway In Washington D.C.,” and the District’s rich Black history.
Kevin Young Takes The Helm Of Smithsonian African American Museum
Poet, essayist and editor Kevin Young is the second director of the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture. He joins Kojo to talk about his vision for the museum and how it can help us make sense of this moment in history.
A Conversation With PBS NewsHour’s Judy Woodruff
Ms. Woodruff joins us to talk about her successful career in broadcasting, how the field of journalism has changed over the decades and why she chose to make D.C. home.