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WAMU licensee investigates editor blamed for departures of women of color

By Sasha Fernandez, Former Editorial Intern | July 20, 2020

Five women of color have left WAMU since January 2019, an exodus that prompted a series of tweets on the subject last month by current staff.

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Support of Black Lives Matter prompts reviews of stations’ social media policies

By Sasha Fernandez, Former Editorial Intern | July 16, 2020

Station staffers and managers are taking another look at the line between advocating for human rights and undermining impartial reporting.

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Tweets by WAMU staffers call attention to diversity issues at station

By Sasha Fernandez, Former Editorial Intern | June 30, 2020

The outpouring on social media came after a Black producer said his job was in jeopardy.

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Chicago Public Media hires Andi McDaniel as CEO

By Tyler Falk, Reporter | May 19, 2020

McDaniel has served as WAMU’s chief content officer since 2015.

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WBEZ’s Jenn White named host of ‘1A’

By Julian Wyllie, Reporter | May 7, 2020

White will succeed founding host Joshua Johnson.

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WAMU sells Maryland station to Delaware Public Media

By Tyler Falk, Reporter | February 19, 2020

The sale allows WAMU to “focus its resources on the Washington, D.C., region.”

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Joshua Johnson to leave ‘1A’ for MSNBC

By Tyler Falk, Reporter | November 19, 2019

WAMU will continue the show after Johnson’s departure in December.

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WAMU will seek sale of Maryland station

By Tyler Falk, Reporter | October 2, 2019

The sale stems from “a strategic decision about focus and priorities.”

A DJ looks back on 50 years on jazz radio in the nation’s capital

By Rusty Hassan, Host (WPFW) | February 12, 2019

Rusty Hassan has seen shows and stations come and go during his long career on Washington, D.C., airwaves, and he’s still at it.

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