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The Big Broadcast
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The Big Broadcast is WAMU 88.5's longest-running program. The show features a collection of vintage radio programs from the 1930s, '40s, and '50s, including Gunsmoke, The Jack Benny Show, The Lone Ranger,Suspense, Fibber McGee and Molly and Superman. The Big Broadcast airs Sunday from 7 until 11 p.m. and has been a weekly feature on WAMU 88.5 since 1964.
Links to the latest archived episode and the playlist for the upcoming week are available below. The archived episode is now available from the same page as the playlist for that episode.
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After The California Downpour, 'The Drought' Offers Some Dry Reading
It rained in California this week. That might not sound like news, but the state is experiencing a record-setting drought. Jason Heller turns to science fiction to reflect on the strange weather.NPR
Why Did Vitamins Disappear From Non-GMO Breakfast Cereal?
When GMO-free cereals landed in supermarkets, some vitamins had mysteriously vanished from them. But these vitamins don't necessarily come from genetically altered organisms.WAMU 88.5
Maryland Gov.-Elect Pledges To Reduce Heroin-Related Crime
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Baby's Necklace Could End Up Being A Life Saver
In countries like India, where vaccine records are kept on paper, kids often miss a dose — with potentially fatal results. Now some Yale students have come up with a high-tech (and cheap) solution.-
WAMU Introduces Dinner Party Download
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Remembering Ray Davis
The bluegrass radio legend and longtime WAMU broadcaster died Dec. 3. more >> -
Marion Barry on Gay Rights
For some activists, his long support of the cause is marred by a vote in opposition to same-sex marriage. more >> -
D.C. A Tech Hub?
Washington, D.C. is generating all sorts of buzz for its growing tech sector. Just don't try to compare it to... more >> -
Reviewing The Giant Pandas
Is Bao Bao really all that? Some savvy grade schoolers tell us what they think about D.C.'s celebrity panda... more >> -
Pay-to-Play in D.C.?
Explore our interactive database of campaign contributions to D.C. officials and contracts awarded. more >> -
Military Children
What can we learn from the education of military children in the U.S.? Kavitha Cardoza explores in a four-... more >> -
D.C. Sports Fields
Have you had trouble accessing public sports fields in the Washington, D.C. area? Have you ever had to... more >> -
Unaccompanied Minors
Thousands of children have crossed the U.S.-Mexico border illegally and made their way to the D.C. area. But... more >> -
D.C. Bucket List
D.C. was created on July 16, 1790. To celebrate the city's 224th birthday, here's 51 things you need to do... more >> -
Yesterday's Dropouts
We explore the struggles adults face after they leave school without a diploma in the debut series of WAMU's... more >> -
When Crack Came to D.C.
A five-part series that explores the legacy of D.C.'s crack era and how The District continues to grapple... more >> -
Deals For Developers
WAMU investigates city subsidies to developers and campaign contributions from the companies. more >> -
Beating The Odds
Beating the Odds is an annual series that features remarkable students seem destined to succeed despite... more >> -
Aging and Abuse
With an aging population, elder abuse is expected to increase. We look at the complexities of elder abuse in... more >> -
Volunteer Recognition
The volunteer of the year award and special projects award are given to a WAMU 88.5 volunteer each year for... more >> -
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