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TONIGHT at 8pm, WAMU will air a new NPR special, “The Life & Legacy of Former President Jimmy Carter.”

TODAY at 11am, WAMU will air a Diane Rehm special to honor the passing of President Carter. Over the years, the late President sat down with Diane 12 times - more than any other U.S. President. This special will feature highlights from those conversations.

Take some time today and take a look at a selection of some of the best photos from WAMU stories in 2024. Enjoy! 

Don't miss out – register now for tomorrow's book club!

A new exhibit at the U.S. National Arboretum celebrates the work done by a group of young Black workers who cleared the land it sits on today.

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WAMU's own Tamika Smith was recently featured on an episode of The Journalism Salute. In the episode, Tamika offers valuable insights into storytelling, shares the most meaningful lessons from her career, and discusses the compassion that fuels her work. Find out more on our website: https://lnkd.in/eaw9Fp7J

Don't miss tomorrow's The Politics Hour with Kojo Nnamdi, where we will be joined by Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich and Alexandria Mayor Justin Wilson. You can share your comments or ask a question by calling us at (800)-433-8850 during the live show, tomorrow, Friday December 6 at 12:00 p.m. ET: https://lnkd.in/exFTAnWV

SMA President Philip K. Bell, CAE today joined a live discussion about tariffs and the steel industry on 1A, a news program produced by WAMU 88.5 in Washington, D.C. It airs on about 400 National Public Radio affiliate stations nationwide. 1A also runs on Sirius XM channel 122 and is available as a podcast from NPR. The show reaches an estimated 4 million listeners. Phil explained to host Jenn White why SMA supports tariffs on imported steel, including steel that arrives by way of our biggest trading partners: “We think that it's important to strengthen America's manufacturing base, Jenn, and to protect American jobs as well as our national security. And we still see a consistent flow of subsidized and high-emissions steel coming into our country from all over the world. And often it's being transshipped through countries like Mexico and Canada.” Phil’s segment begins around the 12-minute mark. Listen at https://lnkd.in/g_QVzDBW

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