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WAMU: Local News

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News features from the Washington, DC Metro Area.

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In Wards 7 and 8, most students go to public school - but a small number have the opportunity to attend the Washington School for Girls, an independent catholic school that offers full scholarships to its students. This year, with a new campus at the... more

Norton’s campaign raised just $2,520 during the last three months of 2025. Her campaign hasn’t yet announced a formal decision on her future.

"We're really wanting to trouble, in many ways, that narrative of our founding," says The 1619 Project creator Nikole Hannah-Jones.

A single mom with serious health challenges saw her benefits drop after federal cuts. She and her 10-year-old son recently went grocery shopping, aiming to stretch their shrinking monthly food budget.

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Recent Guests

Taylor Giorno
Reporter covering lobbying and influence for Notice
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Episode: D.C. Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton files to ‘terminate’ reelection campaign
Nikole Hannah-Jones
Creator of The 1619 Project and guest curator of the exhibition
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Aneri Patani
Senior correspondent with KFF Health News
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Episode: As opioid settlement money flows, a new database tracks spending in D.C. and beyond
Dr. Glenn Wortmann
Medical Director of Infection Prevention
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Episode: New variant of influenza is likely to make this a tougher flu season
Ryan Roulette
Director of 'Rules for Living'
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Episode: Get Out There: 2025 Holiday theater preview
Rachel Pierre
Director of D.C.'s Department of Human Services
D.C. Department of Human Services
Episode: D.C.’s new non-congregate homeless shelters get some people off the streets. But many are still in need
Adam Rocap
Deputy CEO of Miriam's Kitchen
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Episode: D.C.’s new non-congregate homeless shelters get some people off the streets. But many are still in need
Jeff Padgett
Former resident at E Street shelter
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Kevin Tien
Executive chef known for his contemporary Vietnamese cuisine
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Host

Esther Chomakili
Host and reporter at WAMU, known for her work on local news segments.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 22 ratings
  • Love This

    Great local news; always keeps me up to date!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bengal Kat the Cat
    United States3 years ago
  • Great program / interesting content

    I love listening to this podcasts deep dive reporting to answer the questions we locals want to know!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    zdbdc
    United States7 years ago
  • Inconsistent Volume

    The stories on the feed need to be normalized so the volume is consistent. I have sound check enabled, but it can only do so much.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Tylast
    United States13 years ago
  • They really need to fix this feed.

    The news content is fine, but the feed is really terrible. There are tons of downloads that just fail, and the worse, sometimes they will release the same news story several times. The titles will be different, but the story will be the same each time. Then you never get the stories that correspond to the titles. This has been going on for a long time. Clearly, nobody at WAMU is listening to what they are putting out.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    jjviii2501
    United States15 years ago
  • Great podcast

    This is a great Podcast! It has all the local news of DC, Northern Virginia and Maryland you could ask for. I listen to it on my morning commute.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    New DCer
    United States16 years ago

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There are criticisms about technical issues related to audio quality and feed reliability, with some wishing for improved consistency.
Listeners appreciate the focused coverage on local issues, particularly praising the insightful commentary and expert interviews.
Many find value in the detailed reporting on community events and social issues, highlighting it as a vital source for understanding local governance.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

D.C. Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton files to ‘terminate’ reelection campaign
Q: Do we know if she has any plans to endorse someone?
It is not yet known if Eleanor Holmes Norton will endorse anyone, although plans for an official announcement of her retirement are in discussion.
D.C. Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton files to ‘terminate’ reelection campaign
Q: How will this change the dynamics of this race?
With the incumbent no longer in the race, the dynamics will shift significantly, making the Democratic primary more active with candidates ready to campaign for their chance to lead.
D.C. Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton files to ‘terminate’ reelection campaign
Q: What brought the campaign to its decision yesterday?
The reason for the campaign's decision remains unclear, but many have been speculating on Norton's political future and mental acuity.
As opioid settlement money flows, a new database tracks spending in D.C. and beyond
Q: What are other governments doing with their money?
Some have spent it on police cars, drones, and even sock hops, raising concerns about improper allocation of funds meant for addiction recovery.
As opioid settlement money flows, a new database tracks spending in D.C. and beyond
Q: How are some groups here in the DC region spending their settlement funds?
One group, HIPPS, received nearly a million dollars to keep their drop-in center operational at longer hours, reflecting a positive use of the funds.

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1. Taylor Giorno
2. Nikole Hannah-Jones
3. Aneri Patani
4. Dr. Glenn Wortmann
5. Ryan Roulette
6. Rachel Pierre
7. Adam Rocap
8. Jeff Padgett

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