Saying Goodbye To The Kojo Nnamdi Show
On this last episode, we look back on 23 years of joyous, difficult and always informative conversation.
Every night, at bars and dinner parties across Washington, one icebreaker question seems to be more common than others: “What do you do?” It sounds like a harmless query, but many Washingtonians bristle when the subject is broached. Some perceive it as emblematic of a networking-hungry culture that is far too pervasive in the nation’s capital. We talk about whether or not it’s just a garden-variety introductory question or if it is a problematic part of modern Washington culture.
Guests
- Rev. Alisa Lasater Wailoo Pastor, Capitol Hill United Methodist Church
- Jason Dick Senior Writer, Roll Call
- Martin Austermuhle Producer / Reporter, WAMU.org
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