WAMU-FM: WAMU: The Kojo Nnamdi Show Podcast show

WAMU-FM: WAMU: The Kojo Nnamdi Show Podcast

Summary: The Kojo Nnamdi Show -- a two-hour daily talk show keeping you ahead of the curve on the local, national, and international topics important to your life. We'll introduce you to fascinating artists, expansive thinkers, new ideas, cutting-edge technology, overlooked historic moments, and up-and-coming talent you'll definitely want to share with friends.

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 Soul Food Redefined: Early African-American Cooks | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 53:07

SOUL FOOD REDEFINED: EARLY AFRICAN-AMERICAN COOKS: A half century ago, the term "soul food" emerged to describe both African-American and Southern cooking. It's a term that historians and scholars say muddles the long, varied history of a cuisine with roots stretching from Europe to Africa. Now, some of the earliest cookbooks penned by African Americans are shedding light on the lives and struggles of early black chefs, as well as the nuanced recipes they contributed to American cuisine. Kojo explores what we've learned from early black cookbook authors and how their recipes are changing our perceptions of Southern cooking. (52 min.)

 The Politics Hour - February 21, 2014 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 52:59

THE POLITICS HOUR - FEBRUARY 21, 2014: The debate over credit card payments for D.C. cabs boils over, as a story surfaces involving the daughter of a D.C. lawmaker. Virginia's high-stakes battle over Medicaid consumes the General Assembly. And new polls indicate Maryland's lieutenant governor is running ahead of the Democratic pack in the race for Annapolis, with many questions lingering before primary day in June. Join us for our weekly review of the politics, policies and personalities of the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia. (52 min.)

 Shaping The City: Outgoing D.C. Planning Director Harriet Tregoning | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 52:58

SHAPING THE CITY: OUTGOING D.C. PLANNING DIRECTOR HARRIET TREGONING : As head of D.C.'s Office of Planning through the past two mayoral administrations, Harriet Tregoning has had a hands-on role over city policy during a transformational period for many D.C. neighborhoods. She's championed public transit, biking and development around walkable urban centers. She's also spearheaded projects to reshape the Columbia Heights and H Street corridors. Roger Lewis and Kojo speak to Harriet Tregoning about her tenure and what's next for her in a new job within the Obama administration. (52 min.)

 Curbing The Overuse Of Antibiotics | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 53:03

CURBING THE OVERUSE OF ANTIBIOTICS: Antibiotic-resistant "superbugs" are now rampant in the U.S., causing 23,000 deaths a year. Overprescription of antibiotics is one of the main culprits, yet American doctors continue to prescribe the drugs at one of the highest rates in the world. Adding to the issue is the widespread use of antibiotics for livestock. We find out about new programs, including an initiative launched by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, to track and curb antibiotic use. (52 min.)

 U.S. Diplomatic Ties To Ethiopia + Mocktail, Anyone? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 53:05

U.S. DIPLOMATIC TIES TO ETHIOPIA : In the Horn of Africa, solid U.S.-Ethiopia relations have been one constant in a region often beset by turmoil. The country is typically described as being a solid ally located in a "bad neighborhood." We talk with current and former U.S. ambassadors to Ethiopia about the deep ties to the U.S., and where the two countries sometimes agree to disagree. (35 min.) MOCKTAIL, ANYONE?: Cocktail culture has been enjoying a renaissance for several years now. But what if you don't drink alcohol? Lots of local bartenders are focusing renewed attention on their non-alcoholic menu offerings. Whipping up everything from artisanal sodas to takes on drinks like gin and tonics and Pimm's cups minus the liquor. We take a look at the creative non-alcoholic drinks popping up on more and more menus across the region and beyond. (15 min.)

 Labor Unions Contemplate The Future + DC Water Proposes Green Infrastructure | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 53:04

LABOR UNIONS CONTEMPLATE THE FUTURE : An effort to organize Volkswagen workers in Tennessee was hailed as a potential breakthrough for organized labor in the South. But workers at the plant in Chattanooga voted to reject the plan last week, opening up questions about whether unions will ever find a toe hold in states that are attracting an increasing amount of blue collar jobs. We explore where the labor movement is headed from here, including in so-called "right-to-work" states in our region. (14 min.) DC WATER PROPOSES GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE : The District's water agency is drilling a huge tunnel under sections of the Potomac and Anacostia Rivers through an agreement to end sewer overflow into the rivers. Now DC Water wants to use green infrastructure — like permeable-pavement bike lanes and rain gardens — to reduce the need for two more tunnels farther up the Potomac. But some environmentalists are reluctant to give up the tunnels--and their promise of clean rivers--without proof green infrastructure works. Kojo explores the proposal to trade "gray" tunnels for "green" solutions. (37 min.)

 Douglas Rushkoff On "Generation Like" And "Present Shock" | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 53:04

DOUGLAS RUSHKOFF ON "GENERATION LIKE" AND "PRESENT SHOCK": Corporate America benefits from an army of advertisers who work for free, such as teens on social media who click "Like" or Tweet about products to impress friends or win prizes. And smart phones have created an army of adults who work non-stop — in thrall to always-on devices. Tech Tuesday explores whether we use digital technology to promote the needs of the marketplace rather than the needs of people. (52 min.)

 Diasporas Reinvesting In Their Home Countries + Sylviane Diouf: "Slavery's Exiles" | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 53:09

DIASPORAS REINVESTING IN THEIR HOME COUNTRIES: The Washington region is home to several large diaspora communities, hundreds of thousands of people who came to the area after fleeing violence in countries like Ethiopia and El Salvador. Many people in those communities send money back to their home countries through remittances, but a budding group of successful business persons are taking that process to another level. During a recent trip to Africa, Kojo spoke with two members of D.C.'s Ethiopian diaspora who are focused on investment opportunities inside of the country where they grew up. (23 min.) SYLVIANE DIOUF: "SLAVERY'S EXILES": They were called "maroons" — escaped slaves who lived hidden on the margins of settlements throughout the southern U.S. Until now, very little was known about these individuals and their communities across the American South. A new book explores how and where they lived, and what day-to-day survival meant for those who fled slavery. (26 min.)

 Same-Sex Marriage In Virginia + Abandoned D.C: Exploring Lost Spaces | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 53:09

SAME-SEX MARRIAGE IN VIRGINIA: Late last week, on the eve of Valentine's Day, a federal judge in Norfolk, Va., struck down the commonwealth's ban on same-sex marriage. The decision, which has been stayed pending appeal, overturns a voter-approved 2006 constitutional amendment that prohibited same-sex unions in Virginia and refused to recognize those performed elsewhere. We consider the implications of the ruling and find out where the case goes from here. (28 min.) ABANDONED D.C: EXPLORING LOST SPACES: For nearly two decades, Washington D.C. writer and photographer Pablo Maurer has been exploring the forgotten spaces and places society left behind. From the crumbling rooms of Maryland's old Forest Haven Asylum to the overgrown faux facades of Virginia's long-abandoned Renaissance Faire near Fredericksburg, Maurer captures the demise of buildings that once brimmed with life. Kojo talks with Maurer about the sites he's documented for the DCist's "Abandoned DC" series, and discusses the research and risks Maurer takes to capture these decrepit structures. (21 min.)

 The Politics Hour - Feb. 14, 2014 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 52:58

THE POLITICS HOUR - FEB. 14, 2014: D.C.'s Democratic candidates for mayor slug it out on the campaign trail. A controversial lawmaker from Northern Virginia joins the scrum for the congressional set held by outgoing U.S. Rep. Frank Wolf (R). And Maryland's gubernatorial candidates spar over "fighting words" made about Prince George's County. Join us for our weekly review of the politics, policies and personalities of the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia. (52 min.)

 Russian Activist Masha Gessen And The Art Of Dissent | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 52:58

RUSSIAN ACTIVIST MASHA GESSEN AND THE ART OF DISSENT: Russian-American journalist Masha Gessen lived and worked in Russia for 20 years before increasingly severe anti-gay legislation led her, her partner and three children to leave for the U.S. last December. Her newest book, "Words Will Break Cement: The Passion of Pussy Riot," details the story of the famed feminist punk rock activist group, tracing the roots of their revolt in Russia's post-Soviet culture and documenting the members' journey into Russia's penal colonies after being convicted of hooliganism. She joins Kojo to discuss the art of dissent. (52 min.)

 The Enduring Popularity Of Sherlock Holmes | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 52:53

THE ENDURING POPULARITY OF SHERLOCK HOLMES : A popular BBC series and a lawsuit over whether his stories are in the public domain are drawing attention once again to Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, creator of one of literature's most iconic characters: Sherlock Holmes. The adventures of the detective and his steadfast companion, Dr. Watson, have been popular with generations of readers and viewers. We consider the enduring appeal of the "canon" of four novels and 56 short stories featuring Holmes and Watson and the many interpretations they've inspired on both page and screen. (52 min.)

 Upscaling Comfort Food | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 53:09

UPSCALING COMFORT FOOD: Mac 'n cheese and truffle oil. Pop tarts made from scratch. Many local chefs and restaurants are updating favorites of yesteryear with high end ingredients, new techniques--and often with the prices to match. We examine the power of nostalgia and food, and the flavors that recall our favorite home-cooked meals. (52 min.)

 D.C. Schools Chancellor Kaya Henderson | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 53:09

D.C. SCHOOLS CHANCELLOR KAYA HENDERSON : The D.C. public school system is navigating a number of changes, including redrawing school boundaries, a new common application across charter and traditional public schools, and figuring out how to make up snow days. At the same time, big issues still loom, including improving middle school performance and addressing graduation rates and truancy at higher grades. Kojo sits down with D.C.'s top school official, Chancellor Kaya Henderson, about the state of local education. (52 min.)

 Beatles '64: D.C.'s Time In The Rock And Roll Spotlight | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 53:09

BEATLES '64: D.C.'S TIME IN THE ROCK AND ROLL SPOTLIGHT: Millions of Americans know exactly where they were when the Beatles first appeared on "The Ed Sullivan Show" in 1964. But the concert that followed that legendary television appearance, the band's first ever in North America, is an often overlooked piece of musical — and Washington D.C.'s — history. Kojo chats with a man whose father booked the Beatles to play that 1964 show at Washington Coliseum, along with a lifelong friend who attended the concert with him, and ponders its legacy both locally and globally. (52 min.)

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