WAMU

WAMU is Washington D.C.'s public radio station, a flagship NPR affiliate delivering news, talk, and jazz programming to the nation's capital and the surrounding metro area. As one of America's most listened-to public radio stations, WAMU serves a highly educated, politically engaged audience at the center of American civic life. The station broadcasts NPR's national programming — Morning Edition, All Things Considered, Fresh Air — alongside original WAMU productions that cover D.C. local news, Maryland and Virginia affairs, and the federal government stories that define Washington. WAMU's journalism is trusted, thorough, and reflects public radio's commitment to independent reporting. WAMU also broadcasts jazz programming that honors the DMV region's deep musical heritage and public radio's historic connection to the jazz format. The station serves as both a news resource and a cultural institution for the Washington area. Stream WAMU free online 24/7. Whether you're a D.C. area resident relying on WAMU for local news, an NPR listener anywhere in the country, or a jazz fan tuning in for public radio's music programming, WAMU delivers trusted public radio from the heart of American democracy. Tune in at 88.5 FM or online anytime.