WAMU-FM: WAMU: The Kojo Nnamdi Show Podcast

SURVIVING THE SUPERSTORM - DAY THREE: By most accounts, the Washington D.C. region was spared the worst of superstorm Sandy. But cleanup is still a major undertaking, and officials are continuing to monitor flood risks, damage to critical infrastructure and environmental impacts. We get updates two days after the storm made landfall. (17 min.) FREE SPEECH AND ACTIVISM IN EGYPT, AFTER THE REVOLUTION: During the Egyptian Revolution, journalist Shahira Amin resigned from a state-owned TV network to protest its coverage of Tahrir Square protests. Film star and director Khaled Abol Naga was among the millions who participated in the protests. Today, Egypt is no longer ruled by a dictator. But some worry the political environment is becoming increasingly intolerant toward free speech and women's rights. Kojo talks with Amin and Abol Naga about their view of Egypt from the inside. (32 min.)

BUTCHERS AND THE "HEAD-TO-TAIL" MOVEMENT: The average American eats more than 160 pounds of meat per year. And almost all of that comes from certain desirable parts of the cow, pig and chicken — fillets and steaks from the loin, the flank and the round. A growing "head-to-tail" movement is extolling the virtues of the other parts of the animal, such as the brains, liver and heart. But you may be hard-pressed to find a local source for those less-in-demand organs. We explore the virtues of "offal," and the economics of modern butchery. (52 min.)

AFTER SANDY: EASTERN SHORE AND THE REGION'S ROADWAYS: The worst of Sandy has left our region, but the Eastern Shore is still bracing for coastal flooding and assessing storm damage. We get an update from WAMU Coastal Reporter Bryan Russo. We also check in with The Washington Post's Dr. Gridlock to find out how storm damage will affect roadways and commutes in the week ahead. (14 min.) NPR OMBUDSMAN EDWARD SCHUMACHER-MATOS: Edward Schumacher-Matos took over as NPR's ombudsman at a turbulent time to serve as the public's representative to the organization. A new CEO had just taken over and scandals involving reporters and fundraisers had rocked the organization. We'll talk with him about his tenure so far, NPR's new ethics guidelines and whether it's possible to please everyone with election coverage. (35 min.)

SUPERSTORM SANDY: THE FALLOUT: The "superstorm" Sandy ripped through the Mid-Atlantic region on Monday. Hundreds of thousands of Washington area residents lost power, and millions more on the East Coast woke up without electricity. Government offices, schools and public transportation remain closed. And coastal area residents are also just beginning the work of damage assessment and repair. We get an update from public officials, utilities and reporters who are following the storm's aftermath. (24 min.) SATELLITES AND STORM-TRACKING TECHNOLOGY: As Hurricane Sandy barreled toward the Eastern Seaboard, storm trackers relied on a steady stream of data from U.S. government satellites to predict the storm's path. But that infrastructure is aging rapidly, and many observers worry the U.S.. will face more than a year without crucial satellite coverage. Tech Tuesday explores the science — and politics — behind polar satellites. (28 min.)

HURRICAN SANDY: WEATHER UPDATE AND THE REGION'S ROADS: With sustained strong winds and flooding likely as Hurricane Sandy moves across the region, state and local authorities are urging extreme caution on roadways. We get an update on emerging weather patterns, and conditions on Maryland, Virginia and DC roads. (20 min.) A HISTORY OF ELECTORAL DYSFUNCTION : Discussion of election fraud, voter suppression and the effect of the Electoral College on a close race are in the news in the run-up to Nov. 6. But electoral dysfunction has always plagued our imperfect system. We speak with three eminent historians, also known as the American History Guys, about the factors that shaped elections past. (30 min.)

HURRICANE SANDY HITS THE WASHINGTON REGION: The full strength of Hurricane Sandy won't hit the Washington region for several more hours, but the storm is already wreaking havoc across the area. Federal and state offices, school systems and transit networks have all shut down on account of the weather. We'll get an update from reporters and officials about how the region is preparing for the hurricane, and get the latest on what we can expect from the weather. (24 min.) THE BBC UNDER FIRE: PSYCHOLOGY OF A SCANDAL: For nearly 50 years, the British Broadcasting Corporation has been highly regarded for its coverage of human and civil rights abuses in Britain and beyond. But now the BBC finds itself accused of quietly concealing widespread sexual abuse by one of its most recognizable TV celebrities. We look at the repercussions of this scandal for the BBC, and explore the psychology behind protecting private and celebrity culture at big institutions. (25 min.)

THE POLITICS HOUR: A D.C. tax office employee is accused of ripping off hundreds of thousands of dollars from the city. Voter fraud becomes a central issue in races across Virginia. And an online glitch complicates Maryland's voter registration system. Join us for our weekly review of the politics, policies and personalities of the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia. (52 min.)

OVERACHIEVING KIDS: It's something of a cliche that kids today are overscheduled, grade-obsessed and under enormous pressure to land at the right school. Anxiety and depression are soaring among kids, including high achievers who believe they're only as good as their last success. We ask two experts how parents can rethink priorities and raise happy, well-adjusted kids. (52 min.)

KOJO NNAMDI SHOW-WASHINGTON CITY PAPER POLL: Weeks before Election Day, the race for the non-Democratic at-large seat on the D.C. Council is tightening, according to a new Kojo Nnamdi Show-Washington City Paper poll. The poll --- conducted through an automated phone survey of 1,222 registered likely D.C. voters --- also covers a wide range of political and quality of life questions facing the District. It reveals a city divided on issues such as traffic cameras and recent ethics scandals in local government. But the survey also reveals emerging consensus across neighborhoods and racial lines around issues like taxis, Metro and a new D.C. United stadium. The survey was conducted by Public Policy Polling from Oct. 12 to Oct. 14, 2012. It has a margin of error of plus-or-minus 2.8 percentage points. (24 min.) ONE NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN: Tapping into all of Janis Joplin's raw emotion and full-throated anguish, Mary Bridget Davies stars as the iconic rocker who overdosed at age 27. Sabrina Elayne Carten co-stars, performing the work of the legendary blues singers who influenced Joplin, including Odetta, Nina Simone and Aretha Franklin. Between tunes, the audience gets a glimpse of Joplin's Texas childhood and 1960s youth. (26 min.)

BEHIND THE HEADLINES: THE FALL OF LANCE ARMSTRONG: Lance Armstrong was once one of the most powerful brands in sports and philanthropy. His personal victories over cancer and his triumphs on the bicycle inspired people around the world. But a sprawling investigation into whether he cheated recently reached a breaking point, as former teammates and associates turned over evidence that led to Armstrong being stripped of his titles. We examine the scope and impact of Armstrong's downfall. (27 min.) COCKTAIL CULTURE, HISTORY AND ARCHAEOLOGY: Classic cocktails like the Sidecar and the Old Fashioned, and authentic ingredients for them, used to be tough to come by. But thanks to a resurgence in cocktail culture, many forgotten recipes and obscure spirits are available at local bars and liquor stores across the country and in the D.C. region. We consider the history — and future — of the cocktail, and what spirits trends say about our culture and others. (22 min.)

MONTGOMERY COUNTY SCHOOLS SUPERINTENDENT JOSHUA STARR: A year after taking the helm of Montgomery County Public Schools, Superintendent Josh Starr talks about deciphering new report cards, boosting teachers' pay, interpreting standardized tests and dealing with passionate parents in one of the nation's top-performing school districts. (52 min.)

THE LOCAL IMPACT OF NATIONAL HIV/AIDS STRATEGY : A shift in the federal HIV/AIDS strategy means a dozen large cities, including Washington, D.C., will receive less money this year to help women and children living with the disease. As the government focuses on new epicenters of the disease, we examine the local safety net for people living with HIV/AIDS. (19 min.) THE COLOR COMPLEX IN THE BLACK COMMUNITY: Most conversations about race in the United States focus on tensions between blacks and whites or between people of different racial groups. But skin color and complexion can divide members of a single race, too. Kojo talks with author and activist Marita Golden about enduring forms of prejudice and colorism within the African-American community. (30 min.)

GREEN ENERGY AND ALL THINGS TECH WITH ALEXIS MADRIGAL: Hype rules in the tech world. Startups and industry giants tend to talk up their latest products and platforms as game changers while legitimately disruptive trends tend to lurk beneath the surface. We talk with journalist and author Alexis Madrigal about the challenge of putting tech stories in context. (52 min.)

JUNOT DIAZ: "THIS IS HOW YOU LOSE HER": Junot Diaz's most recent collection of stories, "This is How You Lose Her," comes five years after his Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, and fans and critics say it's worth the wait. The stories center on Yunior, a character familiar to fans who struggles to define what it means to be a man in a deeply macho culture. We talk with Diaz about his latest exploration of Dominican-American identity, his recent MacArthur "genius" grant and the renaissance of the short story. (52 min.)

GEORGE MCGOVERN: A HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE: Former U.S. Sen. George McGovern, the Democratic Party's presidential candidate in 1972, died this past weekend at age 90. McGovern is probably best known for losing to President Richard Nixon in a lopsided contest — in which McGovern only won Massachusetts and Washington, D.C. But the senator from South Dakota left an enduring impact on Washington and the generation of politicians who followed him. We examine McGovern's legacy. (16 min.) ELECTION 2012: MARYLAND'S SAME-SEX MARRIAGE REFERENDUM: Maryland voters could become the first in the nation to approve same-sex marriage at the Nov. 6 ballot. Lawmakers in six states and the District of Columbia have legalized same-sex marriage, but none of them put the issue before the voters. Kojo explores the campaigns for and against Maryland's Question 6, and looks at how similar measures elsewhere and a possible Supreme Court decision could affect same-sex marriage across the United States. (34 min.)