Saying Goodbye To The Kojo Nnamdi Show
On this last episode, we look back on 23 years of joyous, difficult and always informative conversation.
Mural at the Capital Fringe Festival's headquarters at 6th Street NW and New York Ave NW.
Capital Fringe will begin its 10th local festival this week, bringing its brand of edgy art to the region from a new headquarters in the District. The new ground zero for Fringe is an arts space off the H Street NE corridor in D.C. Join Kojo as he talks with the driving force behind the event – and artists participating, including an actor portraying the activist Stokely Carmichael.
Guests
- Julianne Brienza Capital Fringe Festival Director and Co-Founder
- Meshaun Labrone Actor and Playwright of "POWER! Stokely Carmichael"
- Jessica Bylander Playwright of "Ambien Date Night"
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