The Life — And Tragic Death — Of Bijan Ghaisar
It's been two years since an unarmed man, 25-year-old Bijan Ghaisar, was shot and killed by police in Fairfax County. Kojo sits down with Bijan's family to discuss their quest for answers.
Joanna Pratt's house across the street from Vice President-Elect Mike Pence's rental in Chevy Chase.
Since election day, the incoming Trump administration has slowly taken up residence in the Washington region, but not everyone is excited about their new neighbors. In the Chevy Chase neighborhood of Washington, D.C., residents are responding to Vice President-elect Mike Pence moving in with their own mini-political protest. At least seven homes surrounding his rental property have hung rainbow flags in response to his views on LGBT rights. We look at how the region is welcoming its new residents.
Guests
- Phil Kerpen Chevy Chase resident; President, American Commitment
- Joanna Pratt Chevy Chase resident; Environmental Consultant
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