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Listener Testimonials

July 29, 2011

 

How do YOU use WAMU 88.5?

My Source

Do you get analysis of the week's key events with Diane Rehm and the "Friday News Roundup," or do you wake up Sundays to coffee with Liane Hanson and Weekend Edition Sunday? Do you spend your afternoons with Terry Gross and Michel Martin, or do you absorb the news of the day with Lisa Mullins and The World? Maybe Kojo Nnamdi is your source for an insider's look at local politics?

Now through the end of the year, tell us how WAMU 88.5 or its programs are your source. So far, your answers have been inspiring and informative. If you'd like to know how other listeners use WAMU 88.5, listen to some of their testimonials or view some messages you might see around town on Metro buses.

Whatever your source is, we'd like to hear about it. Send us your emails to mysource@wamu.org. You might even get to be on the air!

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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.