Programs
WAMU 88.5 airs programs that we produce as well as programs from National Public Radio (NPR), Public Radio International (PRI), American Public Media (APM), the BBC, and other broadcasters from around the world. All times are Eastern Time (ET).
Schedules
The complete weekly schedule for all three of our channels is available here.
Programs A-Z
All Things Considered 88.5-1 88.5-3
Robert Siegel and Michele Norris host NPR's evening news magazine.
American Routes 88.5-2
Produced in New Orleans, American Routes explores the shared stylistic and cultural threads of our nation’s music — and how they are distinguished, including blues and jazz, gospel and soul, old-time country and rockabilly, Cajun and zydeco, Tejano and Latin, roots rock and pop, avant-garde and classical.
The Animal House 88.5-1 88.5-3
The Animal House is a weekly discussion that explores the latest in animal science, pet behavior, and wildlife conservation.
As It Happens 88.5-1 88.5-3
This informative and irreverent current affairs program calls and interviews newsmakers.
Assignment 88.5-1
This weekly current affairs program reports from locations around the world, examining topical issues from a global perspective for a global audience. This is the program where the BBC's correspondents report first-hand and in-depth on events shaping the world.
The Big Broadcast 88.5-1
Legendary radio personality Ed Walker offers listeners priceless recordings of popular radio programs from the '30s, '40s and '50s.
Bluegrass Breakdown 88.5-2
Dave Higgs brings listeners an emotionally-charged, heart-rending, paint-peeling, splinter-kicking one hour bluegrass show.
Bluegrass Master Class 88.5-2
Each week on this historical series, one of our expert hosts brings to light the talent, personalities, and music that make up the rich tradition of bluegrass. Learn more about your favorite song or just reminisce. And, don’t worry, there won’t be a quiz!
Bluegrass Review 88.5-2
Hosted by Phil Nusbaum, the "Bluegrass Review" presents bluegrass in an engaging, entertaining and informative package.
Bluegrass Signal 88.5-2
Produced in Oakland, Cal., Peter Thompson brings you an hour-long themed show filled with classic as well as recent bluegrass releases, background information and lots of music from the "left coast."
Bob Edwards Weekend 88.5-1 88.5-3
Bob Edwards hosts this interview showcase that highlights the life and work of interesting people, from newsmakers, historians, and authors to artists, actors, and regular folks, too.
Business Daily 88.5-1 88.5-3
With a broader agenda than "World Business Report," "Business Daily" brings more context to the big stories in business and economics. It includes interviews with newsmakers, key global players, and those at the cutting edge of new ideas, plus topics such as technology and innovation, business ethics, the environment and management.
Business Weekly 88.5-3
A new half hour weekend edition of the BBC's Business Daily.
Car Talk 88.5-1 88.5-3
This irreverent talk show hosted by Tom & Ray Magliozzi is about much more than car maintenance.
Charlie Gillet's World of Music 88.5-1
Charlie Gillett is one of the foremost experts on world music. Every week, he uses his unique knowledge to present the best contemporary and classic tracks from across the globe. Whether he's tracking a theme, on location, or simply picking one of the best, Gillett provides 30 minutes of amazing music and background information.
The Diane Rehm Show 88.5-1 88.5-3
For more than 25 years, "The Diane Rehm Show" has offered listeners thoughtful and lively conversations on an array of topics with many of the most distinguished people of our times. The Friday edition includes Diane's two-hour "News Round-up."
The Dick Spottswood Show 88.5-2
Dick Spottswood highlights the many facets of folk culture in the United States on his two hour show.
etown 88.5-2
etown is an exciting weekly radio broadcast heard from coast to coast on NPR, public, and commercial stations that features performances from many of today's top musical artists as well as conversations and information about the world around us.
The Free For All 88.5-2
The perfect cure for those mid-week doldrums! Join Echo as she spins some contemporary and progressive bluegrass and Americana music, sure to get you tapping your foot and singing along. Grassify Your Life!
Fresh Air 88.5-1
Host Terry Gross opens the window on contemporary arts and issues with guests from worlds as diverse as literature and economics.
From Our Own Correspondent 88.5-1
Each week, "From Our Own Correspondent" asks BBC reporters around the world to give a personal perspective on news events in their area. It's a program that combines expert analysis with insight and anecdote from an informed, personal point of view.
The Gary Henderson Show 88.5-2
Gary Henderson, 1999 IBMA "Broadcast Personality of the Year" and co-founder of *Bluegrass Unlimited* magazine, has been involved in bluegrass programming at WAMU since 1967.
Global Business 88.5-1
This weekly business program for a general audience reports on major business and workplace issues, emerging trends, and significant personalities in global business, from many different countries and cultures around the world.
Health in a Heartbeat 88.5-1
A daily radio series that provides consumer-health information and the latest news on medical research, patient-care breakthroughs and health-care industry trends.
Heart and Soul 88.5-1
This program has thought-provoking and illuminating reflections on a wide range of personal, moral, spiritual, and topical issues.
Hot Jazz Saturday Night 88.5-1
From 8 until 11 p.m., the air is filled with vintage jazz, swing, and big band recordings as host Rob Bamberger spotlights music from the '20s, '30s, and '40s.
Instant Guide 88.5-3
"Instant Guide" fills the gaps in general knowledge, providing essential information on key events, issues, and topics of the day. It takes a current person, place, space, thing or idea and examines it in ways no other program would, aiming to inform listeners in a fun way of things they really ought to know about.
Interfaith Voices 88.5-1 88.5-3
Host Maureen Fiedler provides engaging and informative discussion on the key public issues of our day through the lenses of many different faith perspectives.
The Interview 88.5-1
This show features half-hour interviews with prominent and/or interesting people from around the world. In a relaxed, friendly way, the program explores topical issues, personal motivation, family history and the interviewee's aspirations.
The Katy Daley Show 88.5-2
Katy brings more than 25 years of radio experience to celebrate the music through interviews and features such as Musician's Tips and Gems of Bluegrass.
The Kojo Nnamdi Show 88.5-1 88.5-3
Kojo Nnamdi's live two-hour magazine program highlights news, political issues, and social trends of the day. The Friday edition of the show includes "Politics Hour."
The Lee Michael Demsey Show 88.5-2
Lee has hosted bluegrass programs on WAMU 88.5’s airwaves for over 25 years. He continues his tradition of spinning contemporary bluegrass for you, live in the studio, each weekday. His Saturday program focuses on the great singer/songwriters in bluegrass and acoustic music.
Lonesome Pine RFD 88.5-2
From WFDU in Teaneck, New Jersey, host Carol Beaugard offers a mix of contemporary and classic bluegrass along with historical notes on the music, industry notes from bluegrass record companies, current concert information, interviews and 'backstage stories' about the artists.
Marketplace 88.5-1
Kai Ryssdal hosts this daily business news magazine.
Marketplace Money 88.5-1
Each week on "Marketplace Money," host Tess Vigeland looks at the week's major national and international stories that will impact the average listener's wallet.
Marketplace Morning Report 88.5-1
Morning business news from American Public Media.
Metro Connection 88.5-1 88.5-3
Host and producer David Furst gives a close look at the arts, culture, and quirky events in the District on the local one-hour news magazine.
Morning Edition 88.5-1 88.5-3
Steve Inskeep and Renee Montagne host NPR's morning news magazine.
Mountain Stage 88.5-2
"Mountain Stage" is an internationally-distributed weekly, two-hour live performance music radio program produced by West Virginia Public Broadcasting featuring some of the world's greatest artists in an intimate and relaxed atmosphere with a live-broadcast edge.
Music From Foggy Hollow 88.5-2
Every week Mike Kear broadcasts his show, "Music From Foggy Hollow," on Sydney's Hawkesbury Radio and then packages it up and ships it to us.
Newshour 88.5-3
The one-hour daily flagship program that, seven days a week, provides the latest news and interviews with newsmakers, eyewitnesses, correspondents, and analysts. Offering the best BBC reportage and features, debate and discussion, it's global in reach, authoritative in style.
Old Time Jam 88.5-2
Banjo player and old time enthusiast Hubie King highlights the genre that preceded bluegrass; old time.
On Point 88.5-1
A hybrid of a talk program and a news-magazine, "On Point" puts each day's news into context and provides a lively forum for discussion and debate.
On The Media 88.5-1 88.5-3
This compelling show examines the impact the media has on our lives.
One Planet 88.5-1
This program deals with major issues and themes in the world of development and the environment. The perspective is truly global, providing investigation and considered analysis on themes and trends that affect everyone.
Open Mic 88.5-2
This Bluegrass Country show features a rotating cast of hosts and themes.
Open Space 88.5-1
Specials and documentaries
Outlook 88.5-3
Outlook with host Matthew Bannister is a daily half-hour human-interest current affairs program about individuals and their extraordinary stories.
The Parent's Journal 88.5-1
Host Bobbi Conner helps moms and dads succeed at life's toughest job.
The Politics Hour 88.5-1 88.5-3
Every Friday at noon, The Politics Hour connects you to your community -- interviewing news-makers and delving beyond the headlines to help you understand how government actions affect your life.
Politics UK 88.5-1
A round-up of the week's events in British politics.
A Prairie Home Companion 88.5-1
The only live music and variety show aired nationwide today, "A Prairie Home Companion" is now in its 30th year of production.
Public Space 88.5-1
Sunday evenings are dedicated to special in-house productions, timely local election coverage, and experimental programming such as the patchwork of sounds of the New York-based "Radio Lab."
The Ray Davis Show 88.5-2
Ray brings you some of the best bluegrass around, from prison songs and "plum pitiful" tunes to the great train rides - and train wrecks - of bluegrass music.
Science in Action 88.5-3
From outer space to the inner workings of the human body, "Science in Action" tells listeners what's happening and why it matters.
Soundprint 88.5-1 88.5-3
"Soundprint" is "the aural equivalent of photojournalism," a show that engages the listener's mind, imagination and heart.
Speaking of Faith 88.5-1 88.5-3
A conversation about religion, meaning, ethics, and ideas. Each week, host Krista Tippett probes the myriad ways in which religious impulses inform every aspect of life and culture, nationally and globally.
Special Programming 88.5-2
Each week, WAMU's Bluegrass Country brings you exciting and diverse programs that highlight a particular artist or aspect of bluegrass.
The Splendid Table 88.5-1 88.5-3
"The Splendid Table" is a culinary, culture, and lifestyle one-hour program that celebrates food and its ability to touch the lives and feed the souls of everyone.
Sports News 88.5-3
Constantly updated throughout the day, this highly illustrated round-up gives listeners a comprehensive review of all the news, action and results of the day's major fixtures and events.
Stained Glass Bluegrass 88.5-2
Host Bob Webster presents your favorite bluegrass gospel numbers in the professional and dignified manner they deserve.
Stardate 88.5-1
"StarDate" tells listeners what to look for in the night sky, and explains the science, history, and skylore behind these objects.
The State We're In 88.5-1 88.5-3
This collaboration between WAMU 88.5 and Radio Netherlands brings you stories from all over the world, covering important global matters as well as seemingly small issues, because they too can have a big impact.
The Story 88.5-1 88.5-3
The Story is a daily interview program designed to bring great stories to public radio in a way that will help listeners understand what is going on in their world and why it matters to them.
The Strand 88.5-1 88.5-3
The half-hour program will take you on a worldwide journey through arts, culture, and
entertainment. Novelist Harriett Gilbert, who has been presenting arts programs on BBC World Service for more than ten years, will present the Monday and Friday editions of The Strand. Mark Coles, an award-winning broadcaster and acclaimed music journalist, will present the Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday editions of The Strand.
Studio 360 88.5-1 88.5-3
Host Kurt Anderson takes a look at arts and culture.
The Takeaway 88.5-3
The Takeaway is the new national morning program that delivers the news and analysis you need to catch up, start your day, and prepare for what’s ahead. Host John Hockenberry, along with the BBC World Service, The New York Times, and WGBH Boston, invite listeners every morning to be part of the American conversation on-air and online at thetakeaway.org.
Talk of the Nation 88.5-3
Neal Conan hosts this national call-in program, NPR's midday news talk show.
Talk of the Nation Science Friday 88.5-1
Ira Flatow hosts this science-focused call-in show every Friday afternoon.
Tell Me More 88.5-1 88.5-3
The new NPR talk show "Tell Me More," with host Michel Martin, brings fresh voices and perspectives to public radio
This American Life 88.5-1 88.5-3
Ira Glass hosts this show that features documentary-like stories about everyday life.
The Thistle and Shamrock 88.5-2
Fiona Ritchie hosts this celtic music program.
To The Point 88.5-1
Hosted by Warren Olney, "To the Point" is a fast-paced, news-based one-hour daily national program that focuses on the hot-button issues of the day, co-produced by KCRW and Public Radio International.
Traditions with Mary Cliff 88.5-1 88.5-2
Mary Cliff presents blues, ballads, ethnic, and traditional music.
Uptown Bluegrass 88.5-2
"Uptown Bluegrass" is a two-hour weekly radio show produced and hosted by George McKnight for the International Bluegrass Music Museum in Owensboro, KY.
Various Hosts 88.5-2
A rotating lineup of bluegrass programs: "The Bill Miller Show," "Foster's Corner," "The Tom 'Cat' Reeder Show," and "The Old Home Place."
Wait, Wait...Don't Tell Me 88.5-1 88.5-3
Peter Sagal hosts this weekly news quiz show. Each week you can test your knowledge against some of the best and brightest in the news and entertainment world while figuring out what's real news and what's made up.
Weekend Edition Saturday 88.5-1 88.5-3
Scott Simon hosts NPR's weekend morning newsmagazine.
Weekend Edition Sunday 88.5-1 88.5-3
This program has covered newsmakers and artists, scientists and politicians, music makers of all kinds, writers, thinkers, theologians and all manner of news events since 1987.
With Good Reason 88.5-1
"With Good Reason" features in-depth interviews with leading scholars from Virgina's public universities about topics from the expanding universe to winemaking, and everything else in between.
The World 88.5-1 88.5-3
Hosts Lisa Mullins and Tony Kahn take an in-depth look at the international news agenda and the issues behind the headlines from BBC correspondents across the world.
World Briefing 88.5-1 88.5-3
"World Briefing" brings listeners up to date with the latest news from correspondents around the world. It incorporates news bulletins on the hour and the half-hour, and provides modular coverage of background analysis, business and sports.
World Business News 88.5-1 88.5-3
Analysis of the day's big global business developments and how they affect consumers, investors and the environment.
The World Today 88.5-1 88.5-3
This World Service news and current affairs program sets the agenda for the day and provides the latest news, interviews, and on-the-spot features on a wide range of subjects for early-tune-in audiences around the world. It also includes business and sports, and its broad agenda includes culture, lifestyle and health. Its style is friendly and relaxed.
World Update 88.5-3
A one-hour global news and current affairs program designed to brief listeners -- mainly in the U.S. but also around the world -- on the news and to break news and move stories forward in an engaging and authoritative way. The program includes news, interviews, features, reports, debates and discussions.
World, Have Your Say 88.5-3
"World, Have Your Say" is a ground-breaking, live global interactive program on radio every weekday and online 24/7. It invites World Service listeners and BBC online users to share their views and questions on key issues with a worldwide audience.
The Writer's Almanac 88.5-1
Garrison Keillor recounts the highlights of the day in history and reads a short poem or two.
WTMD 88.5-3
This program is an unprecedented collaboration with publicly-funded WTMD, an Adult Album Alternative (AAA) station in Towson, Md.
