WAMU

WAMU: Local News

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News features from the Washington, DC Metro Area.

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WAMU

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News

Podcast website

wamu.org

Latest episode

Oct 9, 2026

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Episodes

Voices of Wards 7 and 8: For some LGBTQ youth, Southeast is where they find their chosen family 26.06.2026

LGBTQ youth are at higher risk of becoming homeless, in part because they don’t always find the safety and support they need from their families growing up. For some of these youth, Southeast D.C. is where they find that safety and support.

With two D.C. councilmembers set to win higher offices, jockeying begins over special elections to replace them 25.06.2026

Ward 4 Councilmember Janeese Lewis George and At-Large Councilmember Robert White could soon become the city's next mayor and delegate, respectively, setting the stage for closely watched races to fill those vacancies.

Congressional candidates Boafo and McClain Delaney win primaries, while local races are tighter 24.06.2026

Adrian Boafo won the nomination in Maryland's 5th Congressional district, while McClain Delaney defended her seat in the 6th. Other local races are closer.

Capital Weather on their outlook for the summer, and becoming independent (again)! 23.06.2026

Jason Samenow is the chief meteorologist and founder of Capital Weather. He joined WAMU host Natalie Yuravlivker to discuss the change and the outlook for the summer weather.

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