Saying Goodbye To The Kojo Nnamdi Show
On this last episode, we look back on 23 years of joyous, difficult and always informative conversation.
Maybe you’re addicted to “Serial.” Maybe you binge-listen to “This American Life or “The Gist.” If so, you’re among the 39 million Americans who reportedly listen to podcasts every month. A decade after these downloadable Internet audio files first appeared, podcasts have become wildly popular. From comedy to commentary, podcasts draw in listeners with their old-fashioned story-telling, intimate conversation and poignant themes. We’ll explore the ubiquity of podcasts and ask our guests and listeners for their favorites.
Guests
- Eric Nuzum Vice President, Programming, NPR
- Mike Pesca Host, Slate's "The Gist" podcast; Contributor to NPR
- Andrea Seabrook Founder and Host, "DecodeDC" podcast
- A.C. Valdez Senior Producer, Latino USA
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