WAMU's Bluegrass Country

WAMU is a public radio station based in Washington, D.C., and is affiliated with NPR (National Public Radio). It operates at 88.5 FM and is licensed to American University. The station is known for producing and broadcasting programs such as *1A*, a nationally syndicated talk show, and providing a mix of news, public affairs, and bluegrass music programming. WAMU first went on the air in 1961 and has since become a leading public radio station in the region. It also offers locally focused content and podcasts, serving as a key source of news and information for the D.C. metropolitan area.