Saying Goodbye To The Kojo Nnamdi Show
On this last episode, we look back on 23 years of joyous, difficult and always informative conversation.
The ink is barely dry on the economic stimulus plan, and already local leaders are scrambling to figure out how the package will benefit their constituents. We examine how the money will likely be spent on Metro, roads and other infrastructure. Plus, D.C. Schools Chancellor Michelle Rhee joins discusses contract negotiations with teachers and the impact national funds can have on local achievement. Join us for our weekly review of the politics, policies, and personalities of the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia.
Guests
- Tom Sherwood Resident Analyst; NBC 4 reporter; and Columnist for the Current Newspapers
- Mark Warner U.S. Senator (D), Va.
- Michelle Rhee Chancellor, District of Columbia Public Schools
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