Location:
United States
Genres:
News & Politics Podcasts
Networks:
WAMU
Description:
News features from the Washington, DC Metro Area.
Language:
English
Website:
https://wamu.org/
Episodes
Voices of Wards 7 and 8: Without a councilmember, some Ward 8 residents feel they’ve been ‘left in the dark’
4/3/2025
Ward 8 residents made their message loud and clear in the November election: whatever charges their councilmember Trayon White faced, they needed him in office. Then the D.C. Council expelled him.
Duration:00:04:14
‘I am going through hell’: Federal workers describe mental trauma through layoffs
4/2/2025
Federal workers share their mental health trauma as the workforce is dramatically reduced under the Trump administration.
Duration:00:03:56
‘We are here to keep you safe:’ In Arlington, ICE raids renew a debate over policing
4/2/2025
County leaders recently raised the bar for police cooperation with immigration officials, but advocates say more protection is needed.
Duration:00:04:26
WAMU’s Week Ahead: D.C. officials react to Trump’s executive order, Virginia General Assembly returns, and an Awesome(Con) weekend
3/31/2025
This week WAMU will look at D.C. leader's reactions to Donald Trump's executive order to make D.C. "safe and beautiful," the Virginia General Assembly's one-day session and a weekend at AwesomeCon.
Duration:00:04:29
Here’s where to get help if you’re a federal worker affected by DOGE cuts
3/31/2025
There are various resources available for affected workers across D.C., Maryland, and Virginia.
Duration:00:04:13
Get Out There: D.C.’s Cherry Blossoms reach peak bloom!
3/28/2025
This week for Get Out There, we're getting you ready for peak bloom weekend!
Duration:00:04:19
D.C. attorney says legal recourse ‘takes time’ following detentions over campus protests
3/28/2025
In the wake of the detainment of a Georgetown University scholar, how can international students and researchers in our region protect themselves?
Duration:00:04:02
Friday News Chat: President Trump’s latest executive orders take aim at D.C. crime, The Smithsonian
3/28/2025
WAMU's Kojo Nnamdi talks about the biggest stories from this past week.
Duration:00:04:17
Speech-language pathologist shortage in schools impacts D.C.-area families
3/27/2025
Nationwide, including in the D.C.-area, there’s a shortage of speech-language pathologists , especially in schools. Experts say high caseloads and low pay may be to blame.
Duration:00:03:59
D.C.’s budget still stuck in limbo, awaiting action from Congress
3/26/2025
The U.S. House returned from recess Monday, but has yet to take up a bill to fix the billion dollar hole in D.C.'s budget. Some Republicans say they're awaiting public support from President Trump.
Duration:00:04:01