Grace is a quality that can seem to have an elusive definition. It’s a fluid, easy movement or manner that has largely been lost in our culture, especially during the current election cycle. There has been no shortage of coarse language, crude campaign signs and inelegant handling of interactions from each camp. We discuss the cultural shift that took place decades ago away from grace, how it’s affecting our politics and how we can incorporate more in our lives.
Montgomery County State's Attorney John McCarthy discusses his efforts to address gang violence. Plus, D.C. Councilmember Trayon White joins us to recap the "grocery march" protesting food deserts east of the Anacostia River.
Kojo chats with two reporters who spent the past year following the launch of Ron Brown College Preparatory High School, D.C.'s new school for boys of color. Their stories are now featured in "Raising Kings," a collaboration between NPR and Education Week.
For the first time since 2009, more people are leaving the Washington region than arriving ––including millennials. Kojo sits down with researchers to understand why migration to D.C. has slowed, and how millennials factor into the makeup of the city.
Many gardeners think that cooler weather means an end to gardening, but our roundtable of urban farmers offers tips for maintaining your garden throughout the fall months and preparing it for spring.
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