WAMU 88.5 : Support

Articles on Membership

July 29, 2011

Public broadcasting is unique in that it operates according to the public trust - the public supports the mission. These articles serve to inform you as a donor of how your support is used, what your support means to WAMU and public broadcasting and how philanthropy is at the heart of public radio.

Year End Giving Suggestions

It is the season of giving, and if you've just been too busy to get around to it, we hope you'll take a few minutes during the holiday season to make your personal contribution to support the public radio programs upon which you rely. Check out this brief list of convenient and varied ways from which you may choose to make your contribution.

Support WAMU Without Making A Donation

Here are some additional ways you can show your support for WAMU...without having an adverse impact on your finances! Check out how to support wamu without making a donation.

WAMU, NPR and You

In recent months, the station has received lots of correspondence and e-mail messages that suggest members' perceptions of the relationship between WAMU (your local station), National Public Radio (the program provider/distributor), and with you (a contributing listener) - may be somewhat nebulous. Hopefully, this brief comparison will be helpful.

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.