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WAMU 88.5

Washington, DC

Tune in to WAMU online, live from Washington, DC. It keeps playing while you browse other news stations.

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About WAMU

WAMU 88.5 is a news and talk radio station in Washington, DC on 88.5 FM. You can listen live on this page: press play above, no app or sign-up needed.

On air at WAMU

WAMU carries shows such as Morning Edition, All Things Considered, Here and Now, The Takeaway, Fresh Air and This American Life.

Shows

  • Morning Edition
  • All Things Considered
  • Here and Now
  • The Takeaway
  • Fresh Air
  • This American Life
  • The Great Gildersleeve
  • Lux Radio Theatre
  • Philco Radio Time
  • Live from Here

Former hosts

  • Bing Crosby
  • Ed Walker

Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, checked October 2026. Line-ups change; the station’s own website has today’s schedule.

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Where can I stream WAMU live?

Use the Listen now button above to hear WAMU live from Washington. The player keeps going while you look at other news stations.

What frequency is WAMU on?

On air in Washington, DC, the station is at 88.5 FM.

Where is WAMU based?

Its studios are in Washington, DC.

What kind of station is WAMU?

WAMU is known for news, public radio and talk. Most shows are in English.

What shows are on WAMU?

Programmes include Morning Edition, All Things Considered, Here and Now, The Takeaway and Fresh Air. Press play above to hear what is on now.

What else can I listen to if I like WAMU?

Try NPR Live (24-Hour Program Stream), C-SPAN Radio WCSP 90.1 FM and Hot 99.5 (WIHT); they’re live on ListenRadios too.

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