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Public radio station in Washington, D.C.
WAMU (88.5 FM) is a public news–talk station that services the greater Washington, DC metropolitan area. It is owned by American University, and its studios
WAMU
American bank holding company (1889–2008)
Washington Mutual, Inc. (often abbreviated to WaMu) was an American savings bank holding company based in Seattle. It was the parent company of Washington
Washington_Mutual
Stadium in Seattle, Washington, US
includes the Event Center, which is home to the Washington Music Theater (WaMu Theater), a parking garage, and a public plaza. Located within a mile (1
Lumen_Field
Topics referred to by the same term
WAMU is a public radio station that services the greater Washington, DC metropolitan area. Wamu may also refer to: West African Monetary Union, established
Wamu_(disambiguation)
Native American and pioneer jacket
A wamus is a type of jacket worn in the United States. The term is applied to several different types of upper-body garment. One of the more consistent
Wamus
Henriette Wamu Atamina (born 1966) is a politician and media executive from the Democratically Republic of the Congo. She is a member of parliament in
Henriette_Wamu
American radio talk show
1A is an American radio talk show produced by WAMU in Washington, D.C., and distributed nationally by NPR (National Public Radio). The show debuted on
1A_(radio_program)
Skyscraper in Seattle, Washington
building's opening until 2006, when the company moved across the street to the WaMu Center (renamed the Russell Investments Center after the bank collapsed in
1201_Third_Avenue
American journalist and radio host (born 1980)
an American journalist. He is the former host of 1A, which is produced by WAMU and nationally distributed by NPR. In 2019, he joined MSNBC and hosted The
Joshua_Johnson_(journalist)
Theater in Manhattan, New York
Square Garden, formerly the Felt Forum, Paramount Theater, Hulu Theater, WaMu Theater at Madison Square Garden, and The Theater at Madison Square Garden
The Theater at Madison Square Garden
The_Theater_at_Madison_Square_Garden
American news and culture website
WAMU. Retrieved 18 March 2025. Around WAMU (22 July 2020). "Interim Leadership Changes at WAMU and DCist". WAMU. Retrieved 18 March 2025. Around WAMU
DCist
42-floor skyscraper in Seattle, Washington
skyscraper was originally named WaMu Center because it was built to become the new headquarters for Washington Mutual (WaMu), which intended to move most
JPMorganChase_Center
American public radio talk show host (born 1936)
produced at WAMU, which is licensed to American University in Washington, D.C.. She also hosts a monthly book club series, Diane Rehm Book Club, at WAMU. Rehm
Diane_Rehm
American radio personality, journalist (born 1945)
journalist based in Washington, D. C. He is the host of The Politics Hour on WAMU, and hosted “The Kojo Nnamdi Show” and Evening Exchange broadcast on WHUT-TV
Kojo_Nnamdi
American meteorologist, reporter, storm chaser, and author
The Washington Post’s Capital Weather Gang and a frequent contributor to WAMU radio, NPR, and the BBC, among other media outlets. Cappucci was born and
Matthew_Cappucci
NYPR-operated New York City–centric blog
In February 2018, it was announced that New York Public Radio, KPCC and WAMU had acquired Gothamist, LAist, and DCist, respectively. Chicagoist was purchased
Gothamist
Federal capital district of the United States
Planeta Media in 2016. The city is served by two local NPR member stations, WAMU and WETA. The Washington Times is a general interest daily newspaper and
Washington,_D.C.
American journalist
Beyoncé, and 16 Shots. White became host of 1A in July 2020, produced by WAMU in Washington, DC. White was born in Detroit and raised on the city's west
Jenn_White
Radio show
listeners in December 2015. It was produced by WAMU and hosted by Diane Rehm. The show debuted on WAMU in the 1970s as Kaleidoscope, a weekday morning
The_Diane_Rehm_Show
American astronaut (born 1982)
Hathaway". NASA. Retrieved July 2, 2024. story, wamu. "Nasa selects 10 astronaut candidantes to send to moon". Wamu. Retrieved December 6, 2021. "NASA's SpaceX
Jack_Hathaway
Jazz Show on DC NPR station
Hot Jazz Saturday Night is a weekly jazz program broadcast on WAMU, a public radio station owned by American University and affiliated with National Public
Hot_Jazz_Saturday_Night
Jam band award show
magazine, Jambands.com, and Shapiro. The Jammy Awards returned in 2008 to the WAMU Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York City after taking a one-year
Jammy_Award
U.S. state
Longer A County Boy: Arlington Official Says County Should Become A City". WAMU 88.5. Retrieved April 21, 2021. Sullivan, Patricia (December 10, 2019). "Virginia
Virginia
Radio host
He hosted a weekly four-hour Sunday night program, The Big Broadcast, on WAMU-FM, featuring vintage radio programs from the 1930s to 1950s, such as Gunsmoke
Ed_Walker_(radio_personality)
2024–2025 concert tour by Niki
Air Theatre 17 October Portland Theater of the Clouds 18 October Seattle WaMu Theater 19 October Vancouver Canada Rogers Arena 27 October Brussels Belgium
Buzz_World_Tour
2024–2025 concert tour by Don Omar
Arena August 8, 2024 Sacramento Golden 1 Center August 10, 2024 Seattle WaMu Theater August 11, 2024 Portland Moda Center August 15, 2024 Hidalgo Payne
Back_to_Reggaeton_Tour
2026 concert tour by Raye
Vancouver Canada Thunderbird Sports Centre 3 April Seattle United States WaMu Theater 6 April Denver Fillmore Auditorium 8 April Minneapolis State Theatre
This Tour May Contain New Music
This_Tour_May_Contain_New_Music
2024 concert tour by Lizzy McAlpine
Union Amphitheater April 24 Morrison Red Rocks Amphitheatre May 11 Seattle WaMu Theater May 13 Portland Theater of the Clouds May 16 San Francisco Bill Graham
The_Older_Tour
2022–23 concert tour by the 1975
Auditorium 1 December 2022 Portland Moda Center 2 December 2022 Seattle WaMu Theater 4 December 2022 Fort Lauderdale Fort Lauderdale Beach —N/a 6 December
At_Their_Very_Best
Association football team in Indonesia
Tocantins 12 DF IDN Nuri Fasya 13 DF IDN Muhammad Fariz 14 MF IDN Rezin Diop Wamu 15 MF IDN Jehan Pahlevi (on loan from Persija Jakarta) 16 DF IDN Salman
PSS_Sleman
2008 live album by Russell Peters
stand-up comedy album by Canadian comedian Russell Peters, recorded at the WAMU Theatre at Madison Square Garden in New York City, on February 2, 2008. It
Red,_White_and_Brown
2022 concert tour by 5 Seconds of Summer
Centre Pale Waves 5,173 / 5,173 $233,160 12 June 2022 Seattle United States WaMu Theatre 6,124 / 6,124 $364,893 14 June 2022 Concord Concord Pavilion 10,090
Take_My_Hand_World_Tour
American politician (born c. 1975)
September 2, 2017. "A New Councilman for D.C.'s Ward 5". The Kojo Nnamdi Show. WAMU-FM. May 16, 2012. Archived from the original on May 20, 2012. Retrieved March
Kenyan_McDuffie
American businessman, academic, and author (born 1981)
2010. Retrieved February 12, 2015. "The Future of the Combustion Engine". WAMU. June 6, 2008. Retrieved July 4, 2014. NASA Tech Briefs Create the Future
Levi_Tillemann
2008. Sidel, Robin; David Enrich; Dan Fitzpatrick (September 26, 2008). "WaMu Is Seized, Sold Off to J.P. Morgan, In Largest Failure in U.S. Banking History"
List of bank failures in the United States (2008–present)
List_of_bank_failures_in_the_United_States_(2008–present)
American manosphere personality
School Board Investigating Senior Employee For Alleged Alt-Right Links". WAMU. Retrieved May 23, 2023.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service
Jack_Murphy_(podcaster)
US mortgage, financial services company
was operating under the name Washington Mutual Savings Bank. In mid-2008, WaMu suffered a massive run where customers pulled out $16.7 billion in deposits
Mr._Cooper_Group
2018–2020 concert tour by Ghost
Center 17 September 2019 Kennewick Toyota Center 19 September 2019 Seattle WaMu Theater 20 September 2019 Vancouver Canada Pacific Coliseum 21 September
A_Pale_Tour_Named_Death
2008–2010 tour by the Killers
2008 Toronto Canada Massey Hall December 9, 2008 Seattle United States WaMu Theater December 11, 2008 Oakland Oracle Arena December 12, 2008 San Francisco
Day_&_Age_World_Tour
2007–2008 concert tour by My Chemical Romance
Saddledome May 20 Vancouver Virgin Festival May 21 Seattle United States WaMu Theatre May 22 Portland Veterans Memorial Coliseum June 1 Nürburg Germany
The_Black_Parade_World_Tour
Singer-songwriter and actress (1939–2023)
Retrieved June 12, 2026. "Why musical icon Tina Turner was simply 'The Best'". WAMU.org. May 24, 2023. Turner & Loder 1986, p. 5. Whithead, Mary Louise (June
Tina_Turner
Emperor of Ethiopia from 1930 to 1974
"Why is There Such a Large Ethiopian Population in the Washington Region?". Wamu 88.5 American University Radio. Archived from the original on 24 March 2022
Haile_Selassie
American journalist (born 1988)
"CNN's Abby Phillip On Her Maryland Roots And Her Rise To The Anchor Desk". WAMU. March 9, 2021. Retrieved August 14, 2023. "CNN Profiles - Abby Phillip -
Abby_Phillip
Banking Following the sub-prime mortgage crisis, there was a bank run on WaMu, and pressure from the FDIC forced closure. Royal Bank of Scotland Group
List of corporate collapses and scandals
List_of_corporate_collapses_and_scandals
2025 concert tour by Katseye
The Theatre at Bill Graham Civic Auditorium December 6 December 9 Seattle WaMu Theater December 12 Inglewood YouTube Theater December 13 Los Angeles Hollywood
The_Beautiful_Chaos_Tour
American businessperson (born 1943)
"From Humble Beginnings: Mary Ann's Extraordinary Story of Generosity". WAMU. Retrieved 2025-03-05. "Mary Ann Elliott". Virginia Changemakers. Retrieved
Mary_Ann_Elliott
American politician and lawyer (born 1971)
prison sentences. In November 2015, Alsobrooks controversially claimed on WAMU's The Kojo Nnamdi Show that the decriminalization of marijuana resulted in
Angela_Alsobrooks
Private university in Washington, D.C.
Media". American University. Retrieved October 6, 2011. "WAMU | American University Radio". WAMU. "AU United Methodist Community: About Us". AU United Methodist
American_University
American liberal activist and writer (born 1965)
External media Audio Make America “Normal” Again, WAMU Amy Siskind Chronicles Trump's First Year, "U-God" on the Wu-Tang Clan, Can We Fix Our Bail System
Amy_Siskind
2013 concert tour by Alicia Keys
Date City Country Venue North America March 7, 2013 Seattle United States WaMu Theater March 8, 2013 Vancouver Canada Rogers Arena March 10, 2013 Oakland
Set_the_World_on_Fire_Tour
2025 edition of the NCAA Division I men's soccer tournament
Trujillo 19' Sebastian Hernandez 66' Report Wilfer Bustamante 34' Lloyd Wamu Snell 53' Ryan Wagner 72' Gianluca Rizzo 74' Braden Dunham 75' Stadium:
2025 NCAA Division I men's soccer tournament
2025_NCAA_Division_I_men's_soccer_tournament
Slogan of the U.S. state of Virginia
METRO CONNECTION (February 17, 2012). "Is Virginia Really for Lovers?". WAMU. "Dayton Emo Band Hawthorne Heights Launches Ohio Is For Lovers Festival
Virginia_Is_for_Lovers
Trains operated by the Washington Metro
tests before we make a final determination." A March 3, 2017, report from WAMU noted that some residents in North Michigan Park and Southwest Waterfront
Washington Metro rolling stock
Washington_Metro_rolling_stock
Guide 2026: Meet the mayoral candidates vying to replace Muriel Bowser". WAMU. Retrieved May 22, 2026. Dutton, Christa (June 14, 2026). "Congressional
2026 Washington, D.C., mayoral election
2026_Washington,_D.C.,_mayoral_election
School in Oxon Hill, Maryland, United States
S. Census Bureau. Retrieved on August 29, 2018. Pages: 1 and 2. https://wamu.org/story/19/06/18/monica-goldson-is-prince-georges-county-public-schools-new-ceo/
Potomac High School (Maryland)
Potomac_High_School_(Maryland)
American radio and television Western drama series (1952–1975)
Times. Horwitz, Murray (March 31, 2019). "The Big Broadcast (radio show)". WAMU. Archived from the original on April 5, 2019. Retrieved April 5, 2019. At
Gunsmoke
2025 executive order signed by Trump
care under threat, D.C. area providers worry about continuing services". WAMU. February 19, 2025. Retrieved February 20, 2025. "Two Colorado hospitals
Executive_Order_14187
Indian-American businessman
foundation is known for its financial sponsorship of WAMU 88.5, American University Radio. WAMU 88.5 is the leading public radio station for NPR news
Sanju_Bansal
City in Washington, United States
Washington Mutual's last headquarters, the WaMu Center, now the Russell Investments Center, (center left), and its prior headquarters, Washington Mutual
Seattle
2022 studio album by Lauv
Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre September 20, 2022 Portland United States WaMu Theater Leg 2 – Asia August 19, 2023 Osaka Japan Maishima August 20, 2023
All_4_Nothing
2018 concert tour by Haim
United States Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall Lizzo – – April 4, 2018 Seattle WaMu Theater – – – April 6, 2018 Berkeley Hearst Greek Theatre Lizzo 7,527 / 8
Sister_Sister_Sister_Tour
2016 concert tour by Chance the Rapper
October 22, 2016 Berkeley Hearst Greek Theatre October 24, 2016 Seattle WaMu Theatre October 25, 2016 Vancouver Canada U of British Columbia October 26
Magnificent Coloring World Tour
Magnificent_Coloring_World_Tour
2016–2018 concert tour by Volbeat
2, 2016 Palmer United States Alaska State Fair September 5, 2016 Seattle WaMu Theater September 6, 2016 Spokane Knitting Factory September 7, 2016 Boise
Seal The Deal & Let's Boogie Tour
Seal_The_Deal_&_Let's_Boogie_Tour
1990 studio album by Fugazi
2025 Berman, Emily. "D.C. Residents Caught Among Crack's Bloody Turf Wars". Wamu.org. Repeater - Fugazi | Album | AllMusic, retrieved June 23, 2025 Larkin
Repeater_(album)
Japanese vocal group based in South Korea
Dong'an Lake Sports Park Gymnasium — April 17, 2025 Seattle United States WaMu Theater — April 24, 2025 São Paulo Brazil Tokio Marine Hall — April 27, 2025
XG_(group)
Human rights activist and former First Lady of Egypt (1933–2021)
Retrieved 9 July 2021. "WAMU 88.5 FM American University Radio - The Diane Rehm Show for Monday March 30, 2009". wamu.org. WAMU. 30 March 2009. Archived
Jehan_Sadat
Congress. Lawsuits and her own backstory are complicating her campaign". WAMU. Retrieved June 20, 2026. Grim, Ryan; Franks, Lily (June 22, 2026). "In Maryland
2026 United States House of Representatives elections in Maryland
2026_United_States_House_of_Representatives_elections_in_Maryland
2010 concert tour by Slayer and Megadeth
Palace September 1, 2010 Sacramento ARCO Arena September 3, 2010 Seattle WaMu Theater September 4, 2010 Portland Wash County Fairgrounds September 24,
American_Carnage_Tour
1950 single by Eileen Barton
Kitty Bluett & Bill Kerr". sheetmusicwarehouse.co.uk. Retrieved 2024-03-16. WAMU-FM broadcast of National Public Radio show at 9 PM Eastern Time on March
If I Knew You Were Comin' I'd've Baked a Cake
If_I_Knew_You_Were_Comin'_I'd've_Baked_a_Cake
2011–12 concert tour by Judas Priest
Arena 27 October 2011 Concord Sleep Train Pavilion 29 October 2011 Seattle WaMu Theater 30 October 2011 Vancouver Canada Rogers Arena 1 November 2011 Edmonton
Epitaph_World_Tour
American politician (born 1968)
November 12, 2022. "Wexton Wins House Seat In Virginia As D.C. 'Burbs Go Blue". WAMU. Retrieved November 12, 2022. "Rep. Jennifer Wexton holds off Andrews to
Jennifer_Wexton
American journalist
on the Post, Samenow (and other Capital Weather Gang reporters) appear on WAMU (88.5 FM) for weather radio broadcasts. Samenow was named 2010 "Climate Change
Jason_Samenow
2022 concert tour by Prince Royce
October 2, 2022 Washington D.C. DAR Constitution Hall October 5, 2022 Seattle WAMU Theater October 7, 2022 Los Angeles Microsoft Theater October 8, 2022 San
Classic Tour (Prince Royce tour)
Classic_Tour_(Prince_Royce_tour)
2016 concert tour by Meghan Trainor
Idaho Center Amphitheatre Hailee Steinfeld Common Kings — — July 16 Seattle WaMu Theater — — July 18 San Jose Event Center Arena Hailee Steinfeld — — July
The_Untouchable_Tour
2009–10 concert tour by Ricardo Arjona
2009 August 23, 2009 August 24, 2009 Monitor Latino August 26, 2009 Seattle WaMu Theater August 28, 2009 Palm Springs Agua Caliente Casino August 29, 2009
Quinto_Piso_Tour
Monetary union in Africa
currency. From 1962 to 1994, it was known as the West African Monetary Union (WAMU or, in French, UMOA for Union monétaire ouest-africaine). Territorially,
West African Economic and Monetary Union
West_African_Economic_and_Monetary_Union
Bus route in Washington, D.C. area
Residents". WAMU. Retrieved May 24, 2020. Barthel, Margaret. "Metro Is Proposing Cuts To Bus Routes, But Some Riders Are Pushing Back". WAMU. Retrieved
14th_Street_Limited
American businessman
1946) is an American businessman. He was the last CEO of Washington Mutual (WaMu) prior to federal regulators seizing its assets on September 25, 2008. Fishman
Alan_H._Fishman
US ultra-conservative political group
ballot mistake tests Maryland's election system at the worst possible time". WAMU. Retrieved June 2, 2026. Demko, Keith. "Maryland mail-in ballots face major
Maryland_Freedom_Caucus
African-American motorcycle club
Military 'Buffalo Soldiers' Ride To Honor Black Veterans, Washington D.C.: WAMU Metzger, Amanda May (February 6, 2014), "He Was a Buffalo Soldier", The Post-Star
Buffalo_Soldiers_MC
2007 live album / video by Nelly Furtado
recorded at Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Ontario. The CD was recorded at the Wamu Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York City and the Paramount Theatre
Loose:_The_Concert
Part of the American University in Washington, D.C.
Eagles Men's basketball Women's basketball Men's soccer Wrestling Media WAMU The Diane Rehm Show Kojo Nnamdi Show 1A DCist Current People List of American
American University College of Arts and Sciences
American_University_College_of_Arts_and_Sciences
West African stock exchange in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire
West African Monetary Union (WAMU), which created a financial market organized into sub-regions. December 17, 1993: WAMU Council of Ministers decides
BRVM
2008 studio album by Jennifer Hudson
9, 2009 Mashantucket MGM Grand at Foxwoods April 10, 2009 New York City WaMu Theatre April 12, 2009 Norfolk Chrysler Hall April 15, 2009 Atlanta Fox Theatre
Jennifer_Hudson_(album)
2013 American film
Intersection Of Political Influence And Journalism". The Diane Rehm Show. WAMU. Robbins, Christopher (May 20, 2013). "How Billionaire David Koch Gets PBS
Citizen_Koch
2011 concert tour by Skrillex
24, 2011 Spokane United States Knitting Factory October 25, 2011 Seattle WaMu Theater October 26, 2011 Eugene McDonald Theatre October 27, 2011 Portland
Mothership_Tour
2026 concert tour by FKA Twigs
Armory 30 March Denver Fillmore Auditorium Brutalismus 3000 2 April Seattle WaMu Theater 3 April Vancouver Canada Thunderbird Sports Centre 4 April Portland
Body_High_Tour
University in the United States
Eagles Men's basketball Women's basketball Men's soccer Wrestling Media WAMU The Diane Rehm Show Kojo Nnamdi Show 1A DCist Current People List of American
American University School of Education
American_University_School_of_Education
US Election
Councilmember Anita Bonds might not run for reelection in a key citywide race". WAMU. Retrieved November 26, 2025. Pusatory, Matt (January 14, 2026). "Kevin B
2026 Council of the District of Columbia election
2026_Council_of_the_District_of_Columbia_election
2007 studio album by Dir En Grey
Theater at the Grand Sierra Resort (Reno, Nevada) July 6 – Roseland (Portland, OR) July 7 – Roseland (Portland, OR) July 8 – WaMu Theatre (Seattle, WA)
The_Marrow_of_a_Bone
American comedian and musician (born 1974)
(September 13, 2018). "Jason Isbell Wins Big At The Americana Music Awards". wamu.org. American University Radio. Retrieved March 15, 2021. "Wheeler Walker
Ben_Hoffman
2022 NPR Tiny Desk Contest winner
Amador performed on the Tiny Desk Contest On The Road national tour at WAMU, KEXP, WABE, LAist/KPCC, and WFUV. She considered quitting music right before
Alisa_Amador
2022 concert tour by Olivia Rodrigo
Theater of the Clouds Gracie Abrams 6,472 / 6,472 $318,976 April 6 Seattle WaMu Theater —N/a —N/a April 7 Vancouver Canada Thunderbird Sports Centre April
Sour_Tour
2016 studio album by Rare Essence
6, 2016). "Andre 'Whiteboy' Johnson On 'Turn It Up,' The New Single From Rare Essence". WAMU 88.5. Retrieved November 17, 2016. Turn It Up at AllMusic
Turn It Up (Rare Essence album)
Turn_It_Up_(Rare_Essence_album)
2011 concert tour by Bruno Mars and Janelle Monáe
May 29 Broomfield 1stBank Center May 30 Orem UCCU Center June 2 Seattle WaMu Theater June 3 Vancouver Canada Rogers Arena June 4 Portland United States
Hooligans_in_Wondaland_Tour
US National Audubon Society chapter
Audubon Society 'Will No Longer Carry The Name Of An Enslaver'". DCist. WAMU 88.5 American University Radio. Retrieved 9 May 2025. "Our new name!". DC
DC_Bird_Alliance
Russian-American YouTuber and ASMR artist
(December 4, 2015). "Meet This Maryland Woman Who Makes A Living By Whispering". WAMU. Retrieved April 10, 2021. Castillo, Michelle (February 19, 2017). "Inside
Maria_Viktorovna
American professional boxer
Monaghan scored a fifth-round TKO over Anthony Pietrantonio in the Garden's WaMu Theatre on October 22, 2011. On June 14 in front of a capacity crowd at NY's
Sean_Monaghan
2009–12 concert tour by Rob Zombie
Portland United States Rose Quarter Memorial Coliseum August 6, 2011 Seattle WaMu Theater North America, Leg No. 8 May 11, 2012 Holmdel United States PNC Bank
Hellbilly_Deluxe_2_World_Tour
American radio personality
Maryland, in 1983 where he earned $20 per program. In 1984, he was hired by WAMU in Washington, D.C., and worked alongside the veteran country deejay Gary
Eddie_Stubbs
WAMU
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Boy/Male
Latin
Swarthy.
Boy/Male
Hindu
Famous, Scholar
Boy/Male
Indian
King of warriors
Biblical
nativity; generation
Boy/Male
Tamil
Lord Hanuman, Flower
Boy/Male
Muslim
Succor, Help, Aid, Successor
Girl/Female
Arabic, Christian, Indian, Swahili
Woman; Life; Alive; Living
Girl/Female
Hindu
Singing bird
Surname or Lastname
English
English : occupational name for the servant of someone who bore the personal name Jack.English : Americanized form of French Jacquème (see James).Americanized form of one or more like-sounding Jewish surnames.Americanized spelling of German Jachmann or Jackmann, from a Czech pet form of a name ultimately from the Biblical name Yochanam (see John) + Middle High German man ‘man’.
Girl/Female
Latin
derived from the flower name Lily. Symbol of innocence; purity; beauty.
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