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 Virginia General Assembly concluded its 2015 session this past week, legislating on everything from sexual assaults on college campuses to ethical guidelines for elected officials. But while this most recent session avoided some of the flash points that defined previous years, it wasn’t entirely without sparks. Gov. Terry McAuliffe joins Kojo in the studio to explore his priorities for the Commonwealth for the rest of the year.
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.