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Judge chastises Trump administration plan to push ahead overhaul of D.C. golf course 20.10.2026 3:40 ↓

The Trump administration wants to turn a historic public golf course into championship links. Despite a judge's order, hundreds of trees were cut down to make way for the renovation.

The delights and drawbacks of daydreaming 20.10.2026 34:19 ↓

It’s a crisp autumn night. You’re in the Scottish Highlands.

Ron Recommends your next October read 20.10.2026 12:00 ↓

it’s the season for foliage, pumpkin spiced lattes, and cuddling up with books.

The stakes of the Israeli election 20.10.2026 35:04 ↓

Does Bibi deserve a record seventh term as leader based on his time in office?

What Donald Trump’s tariffs mean for Michigan’s economy 20.10.2026 11:47 ↓

Especially given Michigan is at the center of this year’s midterm elections.

WAMU’s Week Ahead: Early voting begins in Maryland, the family of a D.C. man killed by US Marshals seeks answers, Halloween book recommendations 19.10.2026 4:01 ↓

This week WAMU will be checking in on some of the big local and statewide races in Maryland as early voting begins this week, the story of a family still grieving a loved one shot and killed by U.S. Marshals, and we'll get a few Halloween literary recommendations from Long Dark Horse books.

Hot Jazz Saturday Night: October 17, 2026 19.10.2026 2:58:59 ↓

This week, Hot Jazz Saturday Night explores the partnership between the sublime cornetist, Bobby Hackett, and the spiky clarinet of Pee Wee Russell.

Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde on bravery and mercy 19.10.2026 46:33 ↓

She plans to resign from her post. But she’s not done speaking out.

If You Can Keep It: The view of the midterms from Michigan 19.10.2026 47:12 ↓

What can it tell us about the rest of the country?

Trump to close and renovate D.C. golf course, despite legal battle 19.10.2026 2:36 ↓

President Trump continues his efforts to remake Washington, D.C. He wants to turn an area used by the public into a world-class golf course.

A leveling off in enrollment could mean tough questions ahead for D.C. school leaders 19.10.2026 4:00 ↓

Public school enrollment is falling across much of the country, D.C. hasn't seen a major drop yet, but enrollment is showing signs of leveling off. Washington Sun reporter Martin Austermuhle joined us to talk about what that could mean for the District’s schools. 

Trump to close and renovate D.C. golf course, despite legal battle 19.10.2026 2:37 ↓

President Trump continues his efforts to remake Washington, D.C. He wants to turn an area used by the public into a world-class golf course.

The Big Broadcast: October 18, 2026 17.10.2026 3:59:59 ↓

Travel with us to Alaska with episodes of The Whistler, Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar, Dangerous Assignment, and the docudrama series, The Pacific Story. Plus we’ll get the jump on Halloween with Murder At Midnight.

A D.C. event aims to bring the issue of suicide ‘Out of the Darkness’ 16.10.2026 3:31 ↓

“It is not a weakness to ask for help. That is actually a strength.”

The News Roundup – Domestic 16.10.2026 46:04 ↓

Inflation rises. Trump takes aim at Omar.

The News Roundup – International 16.10.2026 46:20 ↓

The Houthis hit the Saudis. Ships sink in Hormuz.

The Politics Hour: What’s next for East Potomac Park golf course and debating D.C. tax hikes 16.10.2026 49:17 ↓

Rep. Don Beyer on East Potomac Park, the Kennedy Center, and President Trump's proposed arch. Plus, Ward 2 D.C. Councilmember Brooke Pinto on the city exploring tax hikes and National Guard troops near schools.

Get Out There: Behind the scenes at one of the area’s most popular haunted attractions 16.10.2026 4:01 ↓

On this week's Get Out There, we get scared at Markoff's Haunted Forest.

Alsobrooks calls for crypto regulations as industry money flows into Maryland politics 15.10.2026 3:59 ↓

Senator Angela Alsobrooks says the crypto industry needs federal regulation. So does the industry, which has spent millions in Maryland politics this year. What exactly do they want?

How cities and states are spending opioid settlement money 15.10.2026 47:11 ↓

Over $58 billion will be distributed over nearly 20 years.

What rising diesel prices mean for you 15.10.2026 34:25 ↓

A new report released yesterday shows inflation is on the rise.

The state of the US-Ukraine relationship 15.10.2026 11:59 ↓

For nearly five years the United States has taken a clear side in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine.

D.C. is spending billions on sports venues. Experts say the financial return isn’t guaranteed 14.10.2026 3:59 ↓

D.C. has already invested billions into building a new football stadium and renovating Capital One Arena. As the District considers new projects, George Mason University Professor Terry Clower explains why sports stadiums aren't always a sure bet.

Why talking to the people around you matters 14.10.2026 46:15 ↓

Depending on how you count them, you have thousands of conversations a every year.

In Good Health: Hearing loss 14.10.2026 46:27 ↓

It affects 37.5 million adults in this country.