Saying Goodbye To The Kojo Nnamdi Show
On this last episode, we look back on 23 years of joyous, difficult and always informative conversation.
As D.C. residents pay their respects to former Mayor and Council Member Marion Barry, his potential replacements lay the groundwork for a special election in the spring. Virginia looks at overhauling controversial rules for abortion clinics. And Maryland considers cutting bait on tax breaks offered to film and television projects like “House of Cards.” Join us for our weekly review of the politics, policies, and personalities of the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia.
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.