Saying Goodbye To The Kojo Nnamdi Show
On this last episode, we look back on 23 years of joyous, difficult and always informative conversation.
Every four years, committees get together to draft the platforms of the Democratic and Republican national conventions. And those documents are usually quickly forgotten by all but the most die-hard political insiders. But this year, lots of people are commenting on the Republicans’ platform — because of how it differs with the views of GOP presidential candidate John McCain. Join Kojo as we learn more about this year’s platform and whether disagreement over its content is healthy or a threat to party unity.
On this last episode, we look back on 23 years of joyous, difficult and always informative conversation.
Kojo talks with author Briana Thomas about her book “Black Broadway In Washington D.C.,” and the District’s rich Black history.
Poet, essayist and editor Kevin Young is the second director of the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture. He joins Kojo to talk about his vision for the museum and how it can help us make sense of this moment in history.
Ms. Woodruff joins us to talk about her successful career in broadcasting, how the field of journalism has changed over the decades and why she chose to make D.C. home.