Saying Goodbye To The Kojo Nnamdi Show
On this last episode, we look back on 23 years of joyous, difficult and always informative conversation.
Lots of athletes dream of running in the Olympics. Not many, however, dream that prosthetic legs will take them there. An international panel has ruled that Oscar Pistorius can compete in this year’s games on a pair of high-tech prosthetic legs that resemble blades. Observers say the ruling could have a big impact on other disabled athletes and will force sports fans to reconsider their definitions of disability. Join Kojo as we look at the case and its implications for sports and society.
Guests
- Dr. Bob Gailey Associate Professor of Physical Therapy, University of Miami School of Medicine
- Alan Schwarz Reporter, The New York Times
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