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The Republican National Convention is over. WAMU’s Kojo Nnamdi tells us what local officials are saying, and doing in the wake.

Mar 23, 2025 · Spring has sprung and we've got cherry trees, baseball opening day stories, Abbott and Costello's timeless line-up, a mystery on Dragnet, and a thrilling air traffic control adventure from Proudly We Hail.

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Every day 1A convenes a conversation about the most important issues of our time. The show takes a deep and unflinching look at America, bringing context and insight to stories unfolding across the country and the world.Mon-Fri: 10 am-12 pm ETMon-Thu: 10-11 pm ET

The Big Broadcast is WAMU’s longest running program. The show features a collection of vintage radio shows from the ‘30s, ‘40s, and ‘50s, hosted by Tony-Award winning playwright, lyricist and director Murray Horwitz. Sun: 7-11 pm ET

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