Saying Goodbye To The Kojo Nnamdi Show
On this last episode, we look back on 23 years of joyous, difficult and always informative conversation.
We assess the politics of the police beat with Chief Cathy Lanier. She joins us to discuss the public image of police officers and share her crime-fighting strategies. Plus, we’ll look at the grassroots effort to put the mayor’s education plan to a public vote. Join us for our weekly review of the politics, policies, and personalities of the District of Columbia.
Guests
- Jonetta Rose Barras WAMU resident political analyst and columnist for "The Examiner"
- Elissa Silverman Reporter, The Washington Post
- Cathy Lanier Chief, Metropolitan Police Department
- Matthew Watson Attorney representing the education referendum coalition
- Donna Wells Trustee, Historical Society of Washington, D.C.
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