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Aviation experts warn Trump’s 250-foot arch adds risk to busy airspace over Reagan National Airport 06.10.2026 3:58 ↓

Reagan National Airport has the busiest runway in America. Aviation experts warn the arch adds another layer of risk for pilots leaving and entering the airspace.

The Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin will retire after the 2026-2027 season 06.10.2026 4:00 ↓

Ovechkin's announcement follows his controversial appearance in an ad for the political party of Russian President Vladimir Putin in September.

Ballot Question 3 in Virginia is about more than rights restoration after felony convictions 06.10.2026 3:38 ↓

The amendment would also establish a “fundamental right to vote” in Virginia.

What to expect from the Super El Niño 06.10.2026 46:09 ↓

Floods, droughts, and heat waves. And expensive coffee.

Pending: Uncertainty and modern dating 06.10.2026 46:18 ↓

Endless apps. Messages that go nowhere. Conversations that stay surface level.

How the system failed us: Former foster youth tell their stories 05.10.2026 6:12 ↓

Former foster youth with disabilities tell their stories — of how they got through foster care.

Hot Jazz Saturday Night: October 3, 2026 05.10.2026 2:59:41 ↓

It’s a house rent party! But with lot of music including Bob Crosby and his Orchestra on CBS 87 years ago, and an exploration of “The Panic Is On” by Hezekiah Jenkins in 1931 and Mezz Mezzrow in 1936.

How midwives might help solve the Black maternal mortality crisis (Rebroadcast) 05.10.2026 46:07 ↓

Black people were still three times more likely to die of pregnancy-related causes than white and Hispanic people.

If You Can Keep It: Mental health and democracy 05.10.2026 46:16 ↓

We examine that intersection.

Landlords in D.C. are once again asking the council to speed up evictions 02.10.2026 3:58 ↓

Questions about streamlining the District's eviction process are back in front of the council. We spoke with Zara Norman of The Washington Sun about two council bills that have reignited tensions between housing advocates and landlords.

The News Roundup – International 02.10.2026 46:07 ↓

Russia’s army grows. Qatar pushes for peace.

The News Roundup – Domestic 02.10.2026 47:11 ↓

Collins is under fire. DHS spends millions on Trump ads.

The Politics Hour: After a mistrial, what’s the political future of Ward 8 D.C. Councilmember Trayon White? 02.10.2026 39:10 ↓

VA Lt. Gov. Ghazala Hashmi on the proposed Dominion-NextEra merger and the constitutional amendments on Virginians' ballot. Plus, D.C. Council Chair Phil Mendelson talks about the possibility of the Council again expelling their colleague Trayon White.

Get Out There: Celebrating Oktoberfest around the D.C. region 01.10.2026 3:28 ↓

This week on Get Out There, we're exploring the D.C. region's most festive Oktoberfest celebrations.

The 1A personal style guide 01.10.2026 47:13 ↓

All of us have to get dressed.

Civics, education, and the strength of our democracy 01.10.2026 34:18 ↓

What do we know about the basic nuts and bolts of our elections?

The start of the new Supreme Court term 01.10.2026 12:00 ↓

By federal statute, a new term always begins on the first Monday in October.

SNAP’s funding model is starting to change. Here’s what that means for the program 01.10.2026 2:17 ↓

States will start to pay a larger share of the bill to run the food assistance program, as federal funding for operational costs shrinks.

Novelist George Pelecanos’ aging detective solves a series of crimes in D.C.’s often overlooked neighborhoods 30.09.2026 3:57 ↓

Novelist George Pelicanos' latest novel "The Blue Flame" shows private detective Derek Strange solving crimes in D.C.'s quieter neighborhoods, like Michigan Park, Shaw and Kenilworth.

Doctors call it ‘deprescribing’ and older adults taking multiple medications could benefit from it 30.09.2026 3:59 ↓

Doctors are raising awareness about deprescribing, the movement to reduce the number of medications people regularly take as they age. Paula Span writes the "The New Old Age" column and explains which common drugs to take a second look at, given the possibility for side effects.

Managing your money ahead of the midterm elections 30.09.2026 46:21 ↓

Six in ten Americans say Trump’s economic policies are hurting the country.

The new American protest songs 30.09.2026 47:14 ↓

Digital platforms are fueling a new wave.

Ask an advice columnist 29.09.2026 46:17 ↓

For generations, they’ve have been the confidants of American life

What ICE’s changing tactics mean for the pregnant women it’s detaining 29.09.2026 46:02 ↓

More than 10 percent were detained in their third trimester.

Maryland Democrats lead in fundraising and voter registration numbers heading into November 29.09.2026 3:43 ↓

In Maryland, Democrats head into the midterms with a big money and voter registration advantage over Republicans in Montgomery and Prince George’s counties. WAMU's Jenny Abamu looks at local races and ballot questions.