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 D.C. Fire Department responded to the incident at L'Enfant Plaza Metro on Jan. 12, 2015. (Photo by Lauren Landau)
One woman died and more than 80 people were hospitalized Monday after smoke engulfed a Yellow Line train and filled Metro tunnels near the L’Enfant Plaza station. A day later, officials are scrambling to find the cause of the incident. And Metro riders are asking whether the system they rely on every day is really safe. We get the latest updates and hear from listeners.
Guests
- Martin Di Caro Transportation Reporter, WAMU
- Chris Zimmerman Vice President for Economic Development, Smart Growth America; Former board member, Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
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