WAMU 88.5 is the NPR station in the nation’s capital and Washington’s source for local and national news, podcasts and smart, thoughtful programming. WAMU produces the nationally acclaimed program 1A, the weekly local talk show The Politics Hour with Kojo Nnamdi, the Diane Rehm: On My Mind podcast and award-winning regional news that spans topics from racial justice and accountability to business and the arts. WAMU also publishes DCist, a local news and culture site. WAMU is member-supported and licensed to American University. Founded in 1961, WAMU reaches an audience of more than one million listeners on-air, online and on demand. Learn more about WAMU or listen live at www.wamu.org.

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The Audio Engineering Team at WAMU 88.5 is responsible for ensuring high-quality sound production and broadcast across all platforms, including live radio shows, podcasts, and online streaming. They handle tasks such as recording, editing, mixing, and mastering audio content, as well as troubleshooting technical issues and maintaining audio equipment to deliver professional and seamless auditory experiences for listeners.

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