WAMU 88.5

American University Radio

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Languages

English

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Country

United States

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Genres

News, Talk, Public Radio +6

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Frequency

88.5 FM

📖 About

WAMU 88.5 is a public radio station serving Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia as part of American University. The station provides NPR and locally produced public media programming with a strong focus on news, public affairs, politics, culture, conversation and community issues. WAMU broadcasts on 88.5 FM and also provides live online streaming for listeners beyond its terrestrial broadcast area. Its programming includes local and national news, public affairs, political discussion, interviews, cultural programming and specialty shows. WAMU has a long-standing role in the Washington metropolitan public radio market and operates from its facilities in Washington, D.C.

📋 Details

operator:WAMU 88.5

call sign:WAMU

frequency:88.5 FM

telephone:202-885-1200

radio type:Public FM Radio

stream url:https://wamu.cdnstream1.com/wamu.mp3

headquarters:Washington, D.C.

organization:American University

service area:Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia

station type:Non-commercial educational public radio

content focus:Local News,National News,Public Affairs,Politics,Community Issues,Culture,Conversation,NPR Programming

coverage area:Washington metropolitan area, Maryland and Virginia, with worldwide online listening

station brand:WAMU 88.5

broadcast type:FM, Online

frequency type:FM

primary genres:News,Talk,Public Radio,NPR,Public Affairs,Politics,Current Affairs,Culture,Community

station format:Public Radio / NPR

broadcast owner:American University

historical note:WAMU has operated as a major public radio service in the Washington, D.C. market and has provided local and national public radio programming for decades

mailing address:4400 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington, D.C. 20016-8082, United States

station address:4401 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, D.C. 20008, United States

target audience:Listeners in Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia seeking news, public affairs, conversation, culture and community programming

official website:https://wamu.org/

primary language:English

brand description:WAMU 88.5 American University Radio

programming style:NPR and locally produced news, public affairs, conversation, political discussion, cultural and community programming

verification status:station details researched and cross-checked against official WAMU and American University information