Saying Goodbye To The Kojo Nnamdi Show
On this last episode, we look back on 23 years of joyous, difficult and always informative conversation.
Fans of DCist celebrated when WAMU announced it was re-launching the local news site seven months after it went dark. But while many believe in the importance of local journalism, the landscape for media focused close to home continues to be challenging. We explore the role of local outlets in our region with Andrew Beaujon, a longtime local editor now at Washingtonian magazine, and Rachel Sadon, Editor in Chief of DCist.
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.