Washington Post Congressional Reporter Mike DeBonis gives us the latest on the impeachment trial. And Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich talks about the vaccine rollout, the Capitol Beltway expansion and more.

The Politics Hour: January 29, 2021

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.

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On this last episode, we look back on 23 years of joyous, difficult and always informative conversation.

Saying Goodbye To The Kojo Nnamdi Show

Kojo talks with author Briana Thomas about her book “Black Broadway In Washington D.C.,” and the District’s rich Black history.

Author Briana Thomas On ‘Black Broadway In Washington D.C.’ And The History Of D.C.’s Black Culture

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.

Kevin Young Takes The Helm Of Smithsonian African American Museum

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.

A Conversation With PBS NewsHour’s Judy Woodruff

After almost 90 years of searching, archeologists have uncovered St. Mary's fort, the founding site of the Maryland colony.

The Politics Hour: January 29, 2021

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