Saying Goodbye To The Kojo Nnamdi Show
On this last episode, we look back on 23 years of joyous, difficult and always informative conversation.
D.C. Mayor Adrian Fenty deals with the political fallout of teacher layoffs. The Virginia gubernatorial candidates look for “job references” as they angle for the state’s top political job. And some Maryland politicians give up pay in solidarity with furloughed state workers. 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
- Cathy Lanier Chief, Metropolitan Police Department
- Andy Harris Member, Maryland State Senate, R- Baltimore and Harford Counties
- Kevin Chavous Former D.C. Council Member (D-Ward 7), and Chairman of the Committee on Education, Libraries, and Recreation; Partner, Sonnenschein Nath & Rosenthal; Board Member, DC Children First
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