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 look at the life of Colin Powell, from his childhood as the son of Jamaican immigrants in the Bronx to his controversial tenure as President Bush’s first Secretary of State. Having served in four administrations, Powell was once regularly referred to as ‘the most trusted man in America.’ No more. Powell’s biographer joins Kojo to provide insight into the man and the myth of Colin Powell.
Guests
- Karen DeYoung Associate Editor, The Washington Post; and author of "Soldier: The Life of Colin Powell" (Knopf)
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