Saying Goodbye To The Kojo Nnamdi Show
On this last episode, we look back on 23 years of joyous, difficult and always informative conversation.
Another debate about security versus civil rights is making headlines in the District. We talk with Police Chief Cathy Lanier about her controversial plan to use checkpoints in a crime-plagued neighborhood. Plus, the candidates in Virginia’s Eighth Congressional District debate the hot-button issues facing their region. Join us for our weekly review of the politics, policies, and personalities of the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia.
Guests
- Amy Gardner Reporter, The Washington Post
- Tom Sherwood Resident Analyst; NBC 4 reporter; and Columnist for the Current Newspapers
- Cathy Lanier Chief, Metropolitan Police Department
- Amit Singh Republican Candidate for Congress, Virginia's Eighth Congressional District
- Mark Ellmore Republican Candidate, U.S. House of Representatives, Eighth District of Virginia
- Jim Moran Member, U.S. House of Representatives (D-Va., 8th District)
- Matthew Famiglietti Democratic Candidate for Congress, Eight District of Virginia
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