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This weekend on WAMU 88.5

Hot Jazz Saturday Night

Host of Hot Jazz Saturday Night, Rob Bamberger, is sure to brighten your Saturday night with vintage jazz, swing, and big band recordings from the '20s, '30s, and '40s.

The Diane Rehm Show

Join Diane for a discussion about the state of poetry in America. Leonardo da Vinci called poetry "painting that is felt rather than seen." Today, poetry is experiencing a renaissance in the United States -- readings and books sales are on the rise. Two former Poets Laureate discuss who reads poetry and its future in America.

The Big Broadcast

Host Ed Walker offers listeners priceless recordings of popular radio programs from the '30s, '40s and '50s.

Rock the Vote "Top Brass," Obama Strategist, and RNC Pollster Headline AU’s American Forum

The night before John McCain and Barack Obama have their final debate, Rock the Vote's executive director, an Obama campaign strategist, an RNC pollster, and two young journalists will discuss young voters and the election during An American Forum: Youthquake '08 -- How Millennials Are Shaking up the Media, Mavericks, and History Makers This Election.

WAMU 88.5 launches social network for listeners

WAMU 88.5 has launched a social network for its listeners called The Conversation. The Conversation is an online meeting place for WAMU 88.5 listeners, producers, hosts, and reporters. Listeners need only go to conversation.wamu.org and fill out a profile to join.

Diane Rehm on the "Public" in Public Radio

This station could not exist without the support of its listeners and members. In this short video message, Diane Rehm talks about the "public" in public radio: you.

Election Season Night Life

With Election Day just over three weeks off, we help you navigate the world of DC nightlife during election season. Fritz Hahn writes about nightlife for the Washington Post. Speaking with David Furst he talks about the phenomenon of debate-watching in the District.