Saying Goodbye To The Kojo Nnamdi Show
On this last episode, we look back on 23 years of joyous, difficult and always informative conversation.
Peter Newsham stepped into the role of D.C. police chief right as President Trump was elected. In the following months, D.C. saw a spike in protests and the Washington region at large reported an increase in hate crimes. Chief Newsham joins us to discuss his commitment to “fair, unbiased policing” during a turbulent first year, as well as his approach to Twitter, which he joined recently to post positive stories about the officers he leads.
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.