As It Happens
Listening to As It Happens is like taking a trip around the world five nights a week.
For more than 35 years, using the simplest of tools - the telephone - this current affairs program has explored the heart of a story, whether it's happening in the streets of Belgrade, the dockyards of Vancouver, the boardrooms of Bay Street, or the kitchens of Paris.
As It Happens gets its stories from "the horse's mouth" - securing interviews with world leaders, rabble-rousers, bingo callers and deposed dictators. The show has a soft-spot for "characters" and never turns its nose up at something wild, weird or wacky. And, on the complex and troubling stories of the day, As It Happens searches for greater understanding in the story behind the story.
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.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.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.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.-
School Closings
A roundup of school and other official government closings during inclement weather from our partner NBC... more >> -
American Graduate
Educators have been able to narrow down the most frequent early indicators that a student might someday drop... more >> -
Save A Day!
Help us raise $80,000 by Feb. 11 and we'll end the on-air campaign one day early! more >> -
Jerry Gray
Jerry Gray, longtime host and one of WAMU 88.5's most influential personalities, died Thursday at age 78. more >> -
A New Home For WAMU 88.5
American University has signed a contract to purchase a building to become the new home for WAMU 88.5, the... more >> -
DC Bluegrass Festival
The DC Bluegrass Festival features a band competition Friday night, and a full day of instrument workshops,... more >>
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