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WAMU: Local News

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News features from the Washington, DC Metro Area.

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Latest Episodes

This week on Get Out There, we're getting ready for Thanksgiving with some of the best places to enjoy a meal away from home.

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser faces the difficult task of appeasing the interests of a President her city voted overwhelmingly against. Washington Post investigative reporter Jonathan O’Connell shares how she has she fared one year into his term.

Stories WAMU is following this week include a data center project in Montgomery County generating controversy, a vote on Metro funding, and The Politics Hour hitting the road.

City agencies overspent their budgets by more than $300 million last year. Strong revenue in past years helped blunt the impact, but recently it's becoming more difficult for lawmakers to cover the gaps.

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Recent Guests

Kevin Tien
Executive chef known for his contemporary Vietnamese cuisine
Moon Rabbit
Episode: Get Out There: Thanksgiving catering
Eileen McGuckian
Local historian
Episode: How author F. Scott Fitzgerald ended up being buried twice in suburban Maryland
Jackson Breyer
Retired English professor and co-founder of the F. Scott Fitzgerald Society
Episode: How author F. Scott Fitzgerald ended up being buried twice in suburban Maryland
Darryl C. Murphy
WAMU arts and culture reporter.
WAMU
Episode: ‘D.I.Y. in the District’ at MLK Library: An exhibition that celebrates D.C.’s artist run spaces
Natalie Campbell
Program coordinator for exhibits at the Library.
MLK Library
Episode: ‘D.I.Y. in the District’ at MLK Library: An exhibition that celebrates D.C.’s artist run spaces
Diane Robinson
Participant at the New Things Center, shares her personal experiences with Melvin Deal.
Episode: ‘D.I.Y. in the District’ at MLK Library: An exhibition that celebrates D.C.’s artist run spaces
Brianne Nadeau
Ward 1 DC Councilmember
DC Council
Episode: The Politics Hour: Federal cuts are hitting Montgomery County hard
Kate Stewart
Montgomery County Council President
Montgomery County Council
Episode: The Politics Hour: Federal cuts are hitting Montgomery County hard
Julie Rovner
Chief Washington Correspondent with KFF Health News
KFF Health News
Episode: Healthcare remains at the heart of the federal shutdown four weeks in

Hosts

Natalie Yerov-Lifker
Host at WAMU 88.5
Sarah Y. Kim
Reporter for WAMU

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 States15 years ago

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The news content is fine, but the feed is really terrible. There are tons of downloads that just fail, and sometimes they release the same news story several times.
Great local news; always keeps me up to date!
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.
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.
I love listening to this podcast's deep dive reporting to answer the questions we locals want to know!

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

‘D.I.Y. in the District’ at MLK Library: An exhibition that celebrates D.C.’s artist run spaces
Q: Can you kind of explain that?
Darryl elaborated on the personal connections and historical significance of the exhibition, mentioning Diane's story about Melvin Deal.
WAMU’s midday host Geri Mitchell says farewell
Q: How did the Lift Every Voice project come together?
Geri describes her idea to create informational audio pieces for Black History Month and how she worked tirelessly to research and present diverse historical figures in a short time frame.
WAMU’s midday host Geri Mitchell says farewell
Q: What called you to this work?
Geri Mitchell shares that she felt a calling to public speaking from a young age, starting with her eighth-grade graduation speech, which led her to pursue a career in radio.
The Politics Hour: Federal cuts are hitting Montgomery County hard
Q: Will you consider reworking the rent stabilization law considering its impact on the housing market?
I believe the reporting on that was a bit inaccurate; we still need to look at the data and the law's overall impact, which has only been implemented recently.
The Politics Hour: Federal cuts are hitting Montgomery County hard
Q: Why is Montgomery County still an attractive place for companies to invest?
Montgomery County remains attractive due to existing infrastructure, the presence of federal institutions like NIH, and a skilled workforce, though concerns about federal cuts exist.

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This podcast offers insightful coverage of various news stories and events in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. Episodes frequently explore a range of local issues, including community concerns, public policy debates, and cultural highlights. Noteworthy discussions include critical analysis of school nurse shortages, the impact of federal budget cuts in Maryland, and voices from local initiatives tackling homelessness and gun violence. This diverse content makes it a valuable resource for listeners wanting to stay updated on significant developments affecting their community.

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Recent guests on WAMU: Local News include:

1. Kevin Tien
2. Eileen McGuckian
3. Jackson Breyer
4. Darryl C. Murphy
5. Natalie Campbell
6. Diane Robinson
7. Brianne Nadeau
8. Kate Stewart

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