WAMU 88.5 : About

WAMU 88.5 Senior Administration

July 29, 2011
 

Caryn Mathes
Caryn Mathes,
General Manager

  

Mark McDonald
Mark McDonald,
Programming Director

Carey Needham
Carey Needham,
Business Administration
Director

Walt Gillette
Walt Gillette, ACFRE,
Development Director

Anthony Hayes
Anthony Hayes,
Corporate Marketing
Director

Kay Summers
Kay Summers,
Marketing and
Communications Director

Jim Asendio
Jim Asendio,
News Director

Richard Cassidy
Dick Cassidy,
Content Operations Director

John Holt
John Holt,
Engineering Director

Novak
Jason Novak,
Digital Media Director

Arts & Culture

NPR

China Laces Up Its Chuck Taylors

China's consumer market is massive, and breaking in isn't easy. Some U.S. products have struggled. But in recent years, an old American sneaker has become an unlikely success story: the Converse Chuck Taylor All Star.

Food

NPR

Does Offering Smaller Portions At Restaurants Help People Eat Less?

Asking for less food isn't something most people think about when ordering from a menu. A new study suggests that asking people if they want less food and, in turn, fewer calories, before they order is key.

Politics

NPR

Potential Conflicts At Freddie Mac Draw Scrutiny

A federal watchdog confirmed it is looking into Freddie Mac investments that act as bets against homeowners being able to refinance. In addition, U.S. senators are expected to probe Freddie Mac's investment practice at a hearing on Capitol Hill on Thursday.

Technology

NPR

Amazon Expands Streaming With Viacom Deal

Amazon announced Wednesday that it will expand the selection on its streaming service through a new deal with Viacom. Included in the deal are Paramount movies, as well as shows from Comedy Central, Nickelodeon, MTV and more. This deal isn't exclusive, in that much of the material is on other streaming services already such as Hulu and Netflix.