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News features from the Washington, DC Metro Area.

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Latest Episodes

The unprecedented Democratic primary challenge to the civil rights icon suggests a growing consensus that after three decades representing D.C. in Congress, Norton should step aside.

Montgomery County Council President Kate Stewart explains how the county is dealing with federal cuts an shutdown. Plus, Ward 1 D.C. Councilmember Brianne Nadeau on why she decided not to run for reelection.

Some federal workers are also helping others, setting up dedicated food drives for fellow government employees now in need.

Four weeks into the federal government shutdown and there's little sign of compromise. KFF's Julie Rovner explains why healthcare remains the key sticking point for Democrats.

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Kate Stewart
Montgomery County Council President
Montgomery County Council
Episode: The Politics Hour: Federal cuts are hitting Montgomery County hard
Brianne Nadeau
Ward 1 DC Councilmember
DC 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
Lucas Cox
Co-owner of Cox Farms, which began in 1972.
Cox Farms
Episode: Get Out There: Explore a fall festival, get lost in a corn maze, and eat an apple cider donut
Kelly Schultz
CEO of the Maryland Tech Council, involved in supporting the biotech industry.
Maryland Tech Council
Episode: Federal cuts threaten the future of Montgomery County’s ‘DNA Valley’
Nkita Garg
A medical microbiologist and immunologist focused on infectious and chronic diseases.
Episode: Federal cuts threaten the future of Montgomery County’s ‘DNA Valley’
Jeff Gavin
Founder and CEO of American Gene Technologies, working on HIV research.
American Gene Technologies
Episode: Federal cuts threaten the future of Montgomery County’s ‘DNA Valley’
Michael Ropp
University of Maryland emeritus professor
University of Maryland
Episode: WAMU’s Week Ahead: Shutdown impact on local economy, the future of ‘DNA Alley,’ the 411 on Spotted Lanternflies
Steve Hoy
Executive chef at Capital One Arena
Episode: Get Out There: D.C.’s Best Stadium Eats

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 States6 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.

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.
The Politics Hour: Federal cuts are hitting Montgomery County hard
Q: What is the county able to cover, backfill, and what gaps cannot be covered?
The county is attempting to provide support through various initiatives for federal workers facing cuts but has limitations due to budget constraints. They are focused on basic needs such as food assistance and have created new programs to help displaced workers.

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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. Kate Stewart
2. Brianne Nadeau
3. Julie Rovner
4. Lucas Cox
5. Kelly Schultz
6. Nkita Garg
7. Jeff Gavin
8. Michael Ropp

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