Saying Goodbye To The Kojo Nnamdi Show
On this last episode, we look back on 23 years of joyous, difficult and always informative conversation.
Most people think of Ginseng as the Chinese herb you find in the tea aisle at the health food store. But this shriveled, rare root has a deep history in U.S. forests, and its valuable properties have led it from the humble woods of Virginia to the open markets of Asia. Join Kojo for a look at this reclusive root.
Guests
- David A. Taylor Freelance journalist and author of "Ginseng, The Divine Root: The Curious History of the Plant that Captivated the World" (Algonquin Books)
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