WAMU

About WAMU

WAMU 88.5, American University Radio, is a public radio station based in Washington, D.C., dedicated to delivering local and national news, cultural programming, and community engagement through various shows and podcasts. Its mission focuses on informing and connecting the community through storytelling and public discourse.

Products & Services

Radio Shows and Podcasts:Includes programs like '1A', 'The Politics Hour with Kojo Nnamdi', 'The Big Broadcast', and 'Hot Jazz Saturday Night', offering news, talk, and cultural content.

Local News Coverage:Provides in-depth reporting on local issues in the D.C. region, covering topics such as politics, education, transportation, and community developments.

Community Events and Engagement:Organizes events, giveaways, and volunteer opportunities to foster community involvement and support.

Specialties

Public Radio Local News Reporting Cultural Programming Community Engagement

Funding History

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#	Type	Amount Fields	Date Fields	Investors
1	RT: Grant T: - FT: Grant	A: 1000000 MR: - FA: $1 million FAN: 1000000	D: 2025-12-12 FD: 2025-12-12	1 investors

Grant Latest

2025-12-12

$1.0M

1 investor (Pro only)

Growth Metrics

+45%

Employee Growth

YoY

3.2x

Funding Growth

Last Round

12

Markets

Operating

10K+

Customers

Active

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Team & Leadership

K

Kojo Nnamdi

Host of The Politics Hour

K

Kilmar Abrego Garcia

M

Muriel Bowser

Mayor

P

Pamela Smith

D.C. Police Chief

L

Lindsay Adams

Artist

A

Anita Bonds

D.C. Councilmember

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Recent News

WAMU Announces New Product Launch

2 days ago

Company unveils innovative solution to transform the industry, expanding market reach and capabilities...

Leadership Team Expands with Industry Veteran

1 week ago

New executive brings 20+ years of experience to accelerate growth and strategic initiatives...

Company Recognized as Industry Leader

2 weeks ago

Receives prestigious award for innovation and customer satisfaction in competitive market...

Key Competitors

C1

Competitor Alpha

Series B · $50M raised

C2

Competitor Beta

Series C · $120M raised

C3

Competitor Gamma

Series A · $25M raised

C4

Competitor Delta

Seed · $10M raised