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WAMU 88.5 is the leading public radio station for NPR news and information in the greater Washington DC area.
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January 22, 2026 at 7:32 PM
WAMU's Northern Virginia Reporter Margaret Barthel breaks down Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger’s first week in the office.
January 22, 2026 at 7:32 PM
New At Large D.C. Councilmember Doni Crawford gets behind the mic to lay out what she'll prioritize in budget negotiations.
January 22, 2026 at 7:32 PM
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January 15, 2026 at 10:47 PM
Plus, Ward 2 D.C. Councilmember Brooke Pinto on why the Council is demanding answers from District police about its relationship with ICE .
January 15, 2026 at 10:47 PM
WAMU's Maryland reporter sat down with the governor to ask how he plans to balance those competing realities, pursuing big policy priorities while Maryland faces rising unemployment, a significant budget deficit, and mounting energy challenges. wamu.fm/4aOpjQN
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore has an ambitious agenda, but faces steep economic challenges
Maryland's governor outlines his 2026 agenda amid a $1.5 billion budget deficit, 25,000 federal job losses, battles over redistricting, and rising energy costs. Maryland's governor outlines his 2026…
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January 9, 2026 at 8:54 PM
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January 8, 2026 at 10:09 PM
Plus, Virginia's longest-serving House Delegate Vivian Watts gets behind the mic to talk about redistricting, Metro funding, and increasing the minimum wage.
January 8, 2026 at 10:09 PM