WAMU, public radio station in Washington, D.C.
WAMU is a radio station in Washington, D.C. operated by American University that broadcasts on 88.5 FM. The station offers news, talk, and music programming and can be accessed through traditional radio, online streaming services, and digital channels.
The station began in 1951 as a student-run campus radio and switched to FM in 1961 as an official educational outlet. Bluegrass music became central to its programming in the late 1960s, before the station shifted focus to news and discussion programming in the early 2000s.
WAMU carries the name of American University and reflects its commitment to education and community service. The station holds a central place in local life, providing space for conversations about politics, social issues, and the concerns that shape daily life in the city.
You can listen to WAMU anywhere in the city through traditional radio, online streaming, or mobile devices. The station website provides easy access to program information and allows listeners to interact by submitting questions and feedback about shows.
The station operates WVAU, a student-run sister station featuring independent music and local shows that has won awards for its programming. This student-led project demonstrates the station's continued investment in training the next generation of broadcasters.
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