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The Diane Rehm Show's Friday News Roundup was an informed discussion of the week's top domestic and international news. This podcast serves as an archive and is no longer updated. For a more complete archive, visit drshow.org.
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Isabel Allende On Aging, Feminism, And Four Decades Of Writing
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International bestselling author Isabel Allende discusses her new memoir, "The Soul of a Woman," a reflection on feminism in our society, and in her own personal life.By Diane Rehm
Diane talks with Washington Post enterprise reporter John Woodrow Cox about his new book "Children Under Fire: An American Crisis."By Diane Rehm
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The Pandemic’s Next Phase: Hope And Caution
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Washington Post health reporter Dan Diamond on the CDC's new Covid travel guidelines, debate over vaccine passports and the balance between hope and caution in this phase of the pandemic.By Diane Rehm
Diane talks with Paul Butler, law professor at Georgetown University Law Center and author of “Chokehold: Policing Black Men," about the first week in the trial of Derek Chauvin, the former police officer accused of killing of George Floyd.By Diane Rehm
On this last episode, we look back on 23 years of joyous, difficult and always informative conversation.By The Kojo Nnamdi Show
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Author Briana Thomas On ‘Black Broadway In Washington D.C.’ And The History Of D.C.’s Black Culture
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Kojo talks with author Briana Thomas about her book “Black Broadway In Washington D.C.,” and the District’s rich Black history.By The Kojo Nnamdi Show
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Kevin Young Takes The Helm Of Smithsonian African American Museum
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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.By The Kojo Nnamdi Show
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A Conversation With PBS NewsHour’s Judy Woodruff
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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.By The Kojo Nnamdi Show
After almost 90 years of searching, archeologists have uncovered St. Mary's fort, the founding site of the Maryland colony.By The Kojo Nnamdi Show
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A Conversation with Senator Tammy Duckworth
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Diane talks with Senator Duckworth, Democrat from Illinois, about her new memoir, "Every Day Is A Gift."By Diane Rehm
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Kojo For Kids: WNBA Superstar Elena Delle Donne
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She led the Mystics to 2019 WNBA championship. Hear why she says, "life is more than a game."By The Kojo Nnamdi Show
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Dr. Leana Wen On The Light At The End Of This Pandemic Tunnel
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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.By The Kojo Nnamdi Show
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.By The Kojo Nnamdi Show
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From The Archives: A Conversation With Roger Mudd
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We listen back to Diane's 2008 conversation with legendary TV newsman Roger Mudd. Mudd died earlier this month on March 9.By Diane Rehm
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Is It Time To Reinvent The Federal Government Again?
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The pandemic has changed how the federal government operates, but should those changes remain?By The Kojo Nnamdi Show
The leader of the largest museum complex in the world shares his thoughts on the institution's past, present and future.By The Kojo Nnamdi Show
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Local High School Students On Their Pandemic Year
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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.By The Kojo Nnamdi Show
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Is The US Ready For 51 States? Or Even 52?
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Kojo For Kids: Actor and Singer Eleasha Gamble
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A kid from Takoma Park decided she wanted to shine on the big stage when she grew up. Here's how she made it.By The Kojo Nnamdi Show
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Combatting Acts Of Violence And Racism Against Asian Americans
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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?By The Kojo Nnamdi Show
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.By The Kojo Nnamdi Show
Diane talks with Molly O'Toole, immigration and security reporter for The Los Angeles Times, about the situation at the border and the political test President Biden faces.By Diane Rehm
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Reviving The Restaurant Scene After A Pandemic With Chef José Andrés
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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.By The Kojo Nnamdi Show
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The Year Of COVID And How It Changed Our Lives Forever
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We look back at the tumultuous, trying and unprecedented times of the past year.By The Kojo Nnamdi Show
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Did You Hear The Buzz? Cicadas Are Coming Back
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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.By The Kojo Nnamdi Show
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In Full Bloom: The Significance Of Cherry Blossoms In The District
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With the Cherry Blossoms beginning to bloom, we’re discussing how the flower took root in the District, and its significance in Japanese culture.By The Kojo Nnamdi Show
The Washington Post's Damian Paletta on the state of the economy one year into the pandemic. How damaging was the recession and what will be the lasting impacts?By Diane Rehm
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Kojo For Kids: Graphic Novelist Judd Winick
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WHOMP! BONK! VRROOOM! Let's talk about comics.By The Kojo Nnamdi Show
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Discussing Amazon HQ2’s Impact On Arlington And The Region
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Amazon HQ2 development is underway. What can locals expect as progress continues?By The Kojo Nnamdi Show
Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton (D-VA, 10th District) talks about the $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package. And Montgomery County Councilmember Nancy Navarro (D-District 4) talks about vaccine equity.By The Kojo Nnamdi Show
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President Biden Marks The One Year Anniversary Of The Pandemic
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Diane talks with James Fallows, staff writer at The Atlantic, about President Biden's first 50 days in office.By Diane Rehm
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On Exhibit: Museums One Year After The Pandemic
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Museums in the District are transferring many of their exhibits and programs online, and it seems to be more accessible for everyone.By The Kojo Nnamdi Show
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Ta-Nehisi Coates: Reflections On Recent History
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Award-winning writer Ta-Nehisi Coates joins us to discuss this moment in history, his Washington roots and what's next for Superman.By The Kojo Nnamdi Show
Kojo sits down with three Washingtonians to talk about making a side-business out of their passions, and the joys and challenges of working for yourself.By The Kojo Nnamdi Show
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CNN’s Abby Phillip On Her Maryland Roots And Her Rise To The Anchor Desk
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Kojo talks with the Bowie native about growing up in the region, her rise at CNN and everything in between.By The Kojo Nnamdi Show
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Kojo For Kids: Composer and Conductor Rob Kapilow
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What makes a great song great?By The Kojo Nnamdi Show
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Poet Safia Elhillo On D.C.’s Diasporic Communities And “Home Is Not A Country”
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Poet Safia Elhillo joins us to discuss her first young adult novel, "Home is Not a Country."By The Kojo Nnamdi Show
Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman (D) talks about the county's vaccine rollout and making the tax code more progressive. And D.C. Councilmember Vincent Gray (D-Ward 7) talks about disparities in the District's vaccinations and how the pandemic has affected plans to bring a hospital east of the Anacostia River.…
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Staging The Recovery: Live Events A Year Into The Pandemic
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For almost a year, many local theaters and music venues have been entirely shutdown. How are they coping, and could the $15 billion federal aid set aside for the arts be enough to "Save Our Stages?"By The Kojo Nnamdi Show
The D.C. crime writer talks about his latest projects and other local authors you may want to discover.By The Kojo Nnamdi Show
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Community Organizers Respond To A Spike In D.C.’s Gun Violence
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Gun homicides reached a 15-year peak in 2020. How are D.C.'s communities responding to the violence?By The Kojo Nnamdi Show
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“I Came As A Shadow” And The Defining Legacy Of Coach John Thompson
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Jesse Washington, who co-authored "I Came as a Shadow" with John Thompson, joins us to discuss the life and legacy of the Hall of Fame Georgetown University basketball coach.By The Kojo Nnamdi Show
Discover books about Muslim American kids that will resonate with every kid.By The Kojo Nnamdi Show
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In The Weeds: Virginia Becomes The 16th State To Legalize Marijuana
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The Virginia legislature passed a marijuana legalization bill Saturday, joining 15 other states and the District of Columbia.By The Kojo Nnamdi Show
At-Large D.C. Councilmember Robert White talks about bias in the way D.C. police respond to protests. And Virginia State Sen. Scott Surovell (D-District 36) talks about abolishing the death penalty and his other priorities this legislative session.By The Kojo Nnamdi Show
Black and brown communities in our region and nationwide have been hardest hit by the coronavirus. Now, these same communities are facing low vaccination rates for COVID-19.By The Kojo Nnamdi Show
Even the clergy who blessed it were not supposed to talk about it.By The Kojo Nnamdi Show
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The Cost Of Delaying Medical Care During A Pandemic
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About 1 in 5 American households missed needed medical care during the pandemic. We discuss the health crisis unfolding in the shadow of COVID-19.By The Kojo Nnamdi Show
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Marty Baron On The Post, Retirement And The Future Of Journalism
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Kojo sits down with Washington Post executive editor Marty Baron to talk about his retirement, how the paper changed under his tenure and the future of journalism.By The Kojo Nnamdi Show
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Will Baltimore Regain Local Control Of Its Police Department?
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After more than a century, Baltimore is on the verge of controlling its police department again.By The Kojo Nnamdi Show
