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 Vice Presidential debate between Republican Mike Pence and Democrat Tim Kaine will take place Tuesday night at Longwood University in Farmville, Virginia. While it may not get the same attention as the top of the ticket, it will be the only chance for voters to see a debate between the candidates–one of whom will be a heartbeat away from the presidency come 2017. We explore what’s at stake and how it is likely to play in the battleground state hosting it, where one candidate –Kaine–has a home-field advantage.
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.