Saying Goodbye To The Kojo Nnamdi Show
On this last episode, we look back on 23 years of joyous, difficult and always informative conversation.
Five weeks after the presidential inauguration, Washingtonians are still coming to terms with what it means to live under, in, and among the Trump Administration. Federal workers, now under a hiring freeze, are confronting highly politicized work environments, while local businesses are facing backlash for interacting with members of the Trump Administration. From homes, to restaurants, to schools and beyond, reaction to President Trump’s executive orders on immigration have had serious ripple effects on the future and functioning of our vibrant metro region. It’s a “new normal” in Washington, and we want to hear how the changes are affecting you in this edition of “Your Turn.”
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.