Saying Goodbye To The Kojo Nnamdi Show
On this last episode, we look back on 23 years of joyous, difficult and always informative conversation.
One of Washington’s largest social service providers is threatening to suspend its work with the city because of a same-sex marriage proposal. But some have charged that Catholic Charities is playing a game of political hardball and using the city’s at-risk population as a bargaining chip. We talk with Catholic Charities’ CEO about the intersection of religion, public policy and social services.
Guests
- Ed Orzechowski President & CEO, Catholic Charities of Washington DC
Links
“Religious Freedom and Civil Marriage Equality Act of 2009” (from the website of D.C. Councilmember David Catania )
Ed Orzechowski’s commentary on WAMU 88.5 (November 16, 2009)
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