The Free For All

Schedule
88.5-2
Thursday
6:00 pm
Friday
9:00 pm
Sunday
3:00 am

Spend an evening with Echo as she explores the world of contemporary bluegrass – from the traditionalists to the innovators and everything in between. She’ll be spinning tunes that feature those good old traditional sounds, as well as a mix of more progressive bluegrass and Americana.

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Arts & Culture

NPR

The Great Charcoal Debate: Briquettes Vs. Lumps?

Does the kind of charcoal you use really make a difference when it comes to grilling up a tasty steak or other meat on the grill? Yes — but deciding which one to use depends on what you're after. Both briquettes and lump charcoal — aka "natural" hardwood charcoal — have their advantages and disadvantages.

Food

NPR

The Great Charcoal Debate: Briquettes Vs. Lumps?

Does the kind of charcoal you use really make a difference when it comes to grilling up a tasty steak or other meat on the grill? Yes — but deciding which one to use depends on what you're after. Both briquettes and lump charcoal — aka "natural" hardwood charcoal — have their advantages and disadvantages.

Politics

WAMU 88.5

Analysis: Republicans' Immigration Bill Could Come At Expense Of Democrats' Visa Bill

David Hawkings, political columnist at Hawkings Here for Roll Call, talks about the latest behind a Virginia lawmaker's push to get a high-skill immigration bill in the House.

Technology

NPR

Google Reportedly Faces FTC Antitrust Probe Over Display Ads

The Federal Trade Commission is in the early stages of opening an antitrust probe into how Google runs its online display advertising business, according to a report by Bloomberg News, citing sources who want to remain anonymous because the FTC has not announced the probe.