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SPECIAL INVITATION! On Election Night, The Politics Hour's Kojo Nnamdi and Tom Sherwood will join you live to discuss results and help you understand the races going on closer to home. Tune in Tuesday, November 5 at 7:00 p.m. for WAMU's Election Night Special on air, online, or ask your smart speaker to play WAMU: https://lnkd.in/exFTAnWV

We spoke to the candidates in the Maryland Senate race. Here's what they had to say:

Nīche by Nubian Hueman is a boutique stationed in Ward 8 that features a curated selection of African inspired apparel, goods, accessories, and more. For this month’s edition of Voices of Ward 7 and 8, we sat in store with the founder Anika Hobbs to discuss her journey to and love for Ward 8, the challenges she has faced, and how she’d like Nīche to help you – well – find your niche.

Happy World Wombat Day! To commemorate, I've dug up a classic WAMU 88.5 feature by the intrepid Mikaela Lefrak, who unearthed the answer to my question. Enjoy! https://lnkd.in/dTTnn4AH

Are you ready for Halloween? 🎃 🕸 The D.C. region is filled with plenty of haunted houses and frightening attractions to get your skin crawling. To help us scream, The Politics Hour producer Matt Blitz joined WAMU’s Tamika Smith to hear about some of the best haunted attractions and events this Halloween season. Read or listen here:

Ever wonder what it's like in the White House! Join us for the next installment of Fun Family Fridays on Friday, October 25 at 5:30 p.m.! History comes alive at The People’s House: A White House Experience. Discover the rich history and vibrant stories of the Executive Mansion in an exclusive event presented in partnership with WAMU. Through innovative exhibits, objects, and interactive media, visitors can gain a deeper understanding of the White House’s role in American history. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to explore The People’s House after hours, meet with WAMU hosts, and get a special gift on your way out. Tickets are limited, so make sure to snag yours today!

It's the last day of our Fall Campaign and we are CELEBRATING YOU! You are the most important part of WAMU! Your gift has an impact, join us today. If you weren't tuning in this morning, you missed Esther Ciammachilli and Jennifer White THANKING YOU for being our friend during the campaign. Haven't given yet? It's not too late to give right now: https://lnkd.in/eYSyNbWb

🚨 Donate before the party’s over! 🚨 We’re in the final stretch of our Fall Fundraising Campaign, and there’s still time to make a difference! 🕒 If you’re new to WAMU, now’s your chance to join our community and support the trusted journalism that keeps you informed every day. - 🎉 Your gift today helps us reach our goal and ensures we can continue bringing you the news, stories, and music you love. Every donation counts, and it’s not too late to join the movement. - Let’s finish strong together! 🌟 https://lnkd.in/eYSyNbWb - #KeepThePartyGoing #SupportWAMU #DonateToday #PublicRadio #DMV #OnAir #PublicRadio #TrustedJournalism #DCCommunity

This morning, Host Esther Ciammachilli and Executive Producer Rupert Gardener briefly featured me during their WAMU 88.5 DC-based broadcast of NPR Morning Edition. Out of many contributions, they graciously chose to share my words live on air, with Rupert reading: “Everyone deserves access to information that factually informs and programming that joyfully entertains.” Rupert’s on-air feedback was priceless, and I’m deeply grateful. Paraphrasing, he said: “Sloane, I don’t know if you’re currently in marketing, but you should be.” Few people know about my brief stint as a newscaster at WMUA 91.1 FM during my freshman year at University of Massachusetts Amherst. That formative experience ignited a passion for radio journalism—its mission and reach. While my passion for radio was put on hold during over three decades of military service, it never faded. Thanks to Rupert, Esther, and their team for recognizing that my words might be the right message for the moment. I’d love to connect with those in the public radio and media world to explore opportunities for involvement as I transition into a new chapter. Let’s discuss how I can support or contribute to your mission. Special thanks to my tribe for guiding me on this journey. Especially Alison Carroll, Meagan Thrift and The COMMIT Foundation. Here’s the full message sent:

Earlier today, a group of German journalists from the RIAS Berlin program visited WAMU for a tour led by Morning Edition local host Esther Ciammachilli, where they got to get a behind-the-scenes look at American public broadcasting. They even were able to stop by studio 1B and see a live pitch break with host Geri L. Mitchell, MBA and co-host Margaret Barthel! If you want to find out more about our Fall Membership Campaign, visit our website at https://lnkd.in/eYSyNbWb