The Kojo Nnamdi Show
WAMU
The Kojo Nnamdi Show is a daily talk show — a meeting space for curious Washingtonians to make sense of the communities where they live and work. We'll introduce you to the people shaping the present and future of the region, tap into fascinating local stories, explore overlooked local history, and meet up-and-coming talent from around the region.
Location:
Washington, DC
Networks:
WAMU
Description:
The Kojo Nnamdi Show is a daily talk show — a meeting space for curious Washingtonians to make sense of the communities where they live and work. We'll introduce you to the people shaping the present and future of the region, tap into fascinating local stories, explore overlooked local history, and meet up-and-coming talent from around the region.
Twitter:
@kojoshow
Language:
English
Contact:
1-800-433-8850
Email:
kojo@wamu.org
Episodes
Saying Goodbye To The Kojo Nnamdi Show
4/1/2021
On this last episode, we look back on 23 years of joyous, difficult and always informative conversation.
Duration:00:50:50
Author Briana Thomas On ‘Black Broadway In Washington D.C.’ And The History Of D.C.’s Black Culture
3/31/2021
Kojo talks with author Briana Thomas about her book “Black Broadway In Washington D.C.,” and the District’s rich Black history.
Duration:00:25:02
Kevin Young Takes The Helm Of Smithsonian African American Museum
3/31/2021
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.
Duration:00:22:53
A Conversation With PBS NewsHour’s Judy Woodruff
3/30/2021
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.
Duration:00:25:29
Digging Into Maryland’s Past
3/30/2021
After almost 90 years of searching, archeologists have uncovered St. Mary's fort, the founding site of the Maryland colony.
Duration:00:23:09
Kojo For Kids: WNBA Superstar Elena Delle Donne
3/29/2021
She led the Mystics to 2019 WNBA championship. Hear why she says, "life is more than a game."
Duration:00:25:02
Dr. Leana Wen On The Light At The End Of This Pandemic Tunnel
3/29/2021
In times of uncertainty, we look to medical professionals for guidance. Emergency physician and public health expert Dr. Leana Wen joins us — one last time — to share her expertise and answer your essential questions.
Duration:00:23:45
The Politics Hour: March 26, 2021
3/26/2021
Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-D.C.) recaps this week's H.R. 51 hearing and tells us what's next for statehood. And Maryland State Sen. Clarence Lam (D-District 12) talks about the state's vaccine rollout and previews the last two weeks of the legislative session.
Duration:00:37:33
Is It Time To Reinvent The Federal Government Again?
3/25/2021
The pandemic has changed how the federal government operates, but should those changes remain?
Duration:00:37:13
Lonnie Bunch: The Smithsonian At 175
3/24/2021
The leader of the largest museum complex in the world shares his thoughts on the institution's past, present and future.
Duration:00:36:10
Local High School Students On Their Pandemic Year
3/23/2021
Many students have been out of the classroom for more than a year. Kojo talks with local high school students and WAMU education reporter Debbie Truong about what a year of COVID-19 has meant for them.
Duration:00:35:31
Kojo For Kids: Actor and Singer Eleasha Gamble
3/22/2021
A kid from Takoma Park decided she wanted to shine on the big stage when she grew up. Here's how she made it.
Duration:00:17:24
Combatting Acts Of Violence And Racism Against Asian Americans
3/22/2021
How is the local Asian American community coping in the wake of the tragedy in Georgia? And what can be done to counter racist attacks in Washington and across the country?
Duration:00:20:50
The Politics Hour: March 19, 2021
3/19/2021
Indivisible's Director of Democracy Policy Meagan Hatcher-Mays tells us why the national organization is making D.C. statehood a priority. And Prince George's County Executive Angela Alsobrooks (D) talks about the county's vaccine rollout, loosening COVID-19 restrictions and more.
Duration:00:48:25
Reviving The Restaurant Scene After A Pandemic With Chef José Andrés
3/18/2021
Special guest José Andrés joins Kojo for a conversation about what this pandemic year has meant to D.C.'s food scene, and what recovery could look like in our region.
Duration:00:52:56
The Year Of COVID And How It Changed Our Lives Forever
3/17/2021
We look back at the tumultuous, trying and unprecedented times of the past year.
Duration:00:48:16
Did You Hear The Buzz? Cicadas Are Coming Back
3/16/2021
It's been 17 years since Brood X cicadas emerged en masse in the D.C. region. University of Maryland's Michael Raupp, aka The Bug Guy, tells us what to expect.
Duration:00:25:52
In Full Bloom: The Significance Of Cherry Blossoms In The District
3/16/2021
With the Cherry Blossoms beginning to bloom, we’re discussing how the flower took root in the District, and its significance in Japanese culture.
Duration:00:24:41
Kojo For Kids: Graphic Novelist Judd Winick
3/15/2021
WHOMP! BONK! VRROOOM! Let's talk about comics.
Duration:00:25:06
Discussing Amazon HQ2’s Impact On Arlington And The Region
3/15/2021
Amazon HQ2 development is underway. What can locals expect as progress continues?
Duration:00:23:22