WAMU 88.5 is Washington’s NPR station, featuring local news on education, transportation, politics, and more as well as programs like 1A.

Stay connected to the news and storytelling you depend on from WAMU wherever you go. You can listen live on your radio or on most internet-connected devices, including smartphones and smart speakers. On-Air - 88.5 FM. You can tune into WAMU on 88.5 FM in the Washington and Baltimore metro areas.

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What public radio programs are on WAMU 88.5 FM in Washington this week? The schedule is subject to change.

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The Big Broadcast is WAMU’s longest running program. The show features a collection of vintage radio shows from the ‘30s, ‘40s, and ‘50s, hosted by Tony-Award winning playwright, lyricist and director Murray Horwitz. Sun: 7-11 pm ET

WAMU 88.5 FM American University PO Box 98101 Washington, DC 20090-8101. Mailing Address for Express Mail and All Other Correspondence. American University WAMU 88.5 FM 4400 Massachusetts Avenue NW Washington, DC 20016-8082. Station Location. 4401 Connecticut Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20008.

The WAMU Local page features up-to-the-minute news affecting public radio listeners in Maryland, Northern Virginia and Washington D.C.

Check out the latest from hit programs like The Kojo Nnamdi Show, 1A and many more.

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