Saying Goodbye To The Kojo Nnamdi Show
On this last episode, we look back on 23 years of joyous, difficult and always informative conversation.
They’re a key tool in the exercise of America’s “soft power”- civilian diplomats tasked with representing America across the globe. Kojo explores the major challenges confronting America’s diplomatic corps in a time of evolving international challenges.
Guests
- Steve Kelly Senior Foreign Service Officer and Division Director in the Career Development and Assignments Office, U.S. Department of State
- Steve Kashkett Vice President, American Foreign Service Association
- Carlos Pascual U.S. Ambassador to Mexico **OLD: Vice President and Director of Foreign Policy, Brookings Institution; U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine (2000-2003)
- Ann Syrett Chief of the Outreach Branch and Coordinator for the Diplomats in Residence Program, U.S. Department of State
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