Saying Goodbye To The Kojo Nnamdi Show
On this last episode, we look back on 23 years of joyous, difficult and always informative conversation.
Maryland, like many states, is facing a public health crisis in opioid addiction. By some measures, the epidemic has affected nearly half its residents in some way. Gov. Larry Hogan recently proposed legislation to tackle the issue, including a limiting painkiller prescriptions to seven days. We speak with the State’s Attorney of Anne Arundel County about how his jurisdiction has been affected by the crisis, and what can be done about it.
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.