Saying Goodbye To The Kojo Nnamdi Show
On this last episode, we look back on 23 years of joyous, difficult and always informative conversation.
A new law went into effect this week — allowing police to take DNA swabs of people accused of — but not yet convicted of violent crimes and weapons charges. We look at the controversy over the new law, and how it might affect both criminals and citizens throughout Maryland.
Guests
- John McCarthy State's Attorney, Montgomery County, Maryland (D)
- Jamie Raskin Member, Maryland State Senate (D- Dist. 20 Montgomery County); and Professor of Law, American University's Washington College of Law
- Stephen B. Mercer Defense attorney in private practice, and an Adjunct Professor at the David A. Clarke School of Law at the University of the District of Columbia
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