DC Resident Austin Naughton joined hundreds of fellow celebrators outside the Supreme Court building Jun. 26, hours after the court's decision to legalize same-sex marriage in all 50 states. "It seems like people are just letting [the ruling] sink in," Naughton said. 

"People Are Just Letting it Sink In," DC Resident Austin Naughton Says of SCOTUS Ruling Jun. 26

Mallory graduated from American University with a degree in international relations in 2009. Though she was hit hard by the poor post-graduation job market, she eventually found work in marketing. She’s currently an account manager for Sonic Promos, a promotional products marketing company based in Maryland. 


Mallory Scott: D.C. Origin Story and Why Stay?

Listener Christa Dub explains how public radio, especially NPR and its member stations (e.g. WAMU), serve her curiosity.

Continue following the Listeners of WAMU project for more insights from 88.5 listeners!

Christa Dub: What's Great About Public Radio

Dedicated Listener of WAMU Sara Lilly, a resident of Accokeek, MD, works for the federal government and describes herself as a "house-whisperer." 

Follow us on SoundCloud to find out more about why residents of the DC Metropolitan area listen to WAMU!


Sara Lilly: How the Kojo Show Enables Active Citizens

Accokeek, MD resident Sara Lilly, a listener of WAMU 88.5 since 2007, considers herself "eclectic" because she doesn't "fit in with the mainstream." Listen to find out why.

Sara Lilly: "I'm a House Whisperer"

Unfortunately, a car critically injured Listener of WAMU Dena Kirkland in 2012. During her recovery, WAMU remained by her side without fail. It reminded Dena that the world wasn't over and she could recover.

Dena Kirkland: WAMU During Her Recovery

While she loves WAMU’s great amount of material, Sonia also appreciates that the station is committed to “the full story”. The hosts explore all sides, be it through expert analysis or call-ins by the listeners.

Sonia Zamborsky: WAMU's Commitment To The Full Story

Whether Sonia listens in the morning or on the way home from work, WAMU always broadcasts programs that offer “a wealth of information” to her.

Sonia Zamborsky: WAMU's Wealth Of Information

When Sonia does have the chance to listen to WAMU, she finds that the programs offer both new information and corresponding discussion. One such instance during which this occurred was when Sonia heard a program on insect protein.

Sonia Zamborsky: Insects, Discusson, & WAMU

Sonia’s grandmother introduced her to the idea of traveling, and Sonia has since taken advantage of any opportunity to travel. This year, she and her friends plan to spend some time in Dubai.

Sonia Zamborsky: Introduction To Travel & Dubai

Sonia’s work has required her to travel to various places internationally, which is no problem for her.

Sonia Zamborsky: Working With Mariott

Listener Sonia Zamborsky talks about her hobby of gardening.

Sonia Zamborsky: Gardening

Listener of WAMU Austin McDonald talks about quilting and how it teaches how to think outside of the box.

Austin McDonald: Quilt Club

Listener Paula Thiede, a retired diplomat living in Arlington, VA, talks about why she sought out WAMU as she traveled around the world for thirty years, why she appreciates local news, and how Hot Jazz Saturday Night adds to her marriage.

Listener of WAMU: Paula Thiede

Listener of WAMU Kia Chatmon, a native Washingtonian, talks about trying to learn how to achieve a work life balance, her appreciation for The Moth Radio Hour, and one thing that she challenges WAMU to do with its programming.


Listener of WAMU: Kia Chatmon

It takes a dedicated listener of WAMU to be able to rattle off eight of their favorite public radio programs off the top of their head. Rahima Ullah, an English instructor from Herndon, Virginia, is one of these listeners.

Listeners Of WAMU: Rahima Ullah

Catherine White, a 17-year-old Sherwood high school senior from Olney, Maryland, started listening to WAMU with her family.

Many families listen to public radio together--so many that the term “NPR babies” is in common usage. But Catherine White isn’t like any other NPR baby. Here’s why she continued to listen to WAMU, even without her family.


Listeners of WAMU: Catherine White

What: The SoundCloud page of the WAMU 88.5 High School Interns.

Where: The District

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