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WAMU 88.5 AMericAn University rAdioFY 2010 Annual Report

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Since first signing on in 1961, WAMU 88.5 has strived to lead our region’s civil discussion of issues of critical importance. As we approach the station’s 50th anniversary in 2011, we are grateful for the foundation provided by the past 50 years, and look forward to continuing to provide our rapidly growing and increasingly diverse audience with news, information, and entertainment that connect them with the world around them.

This year, as in years past, WAMU 88.5 ranked among the top five stations in both our home market of Washington, D.C., and nationally among all public radio stations in all measurement categories. As our listener base grew, we too grew in number, welcoming more than 10 full and part-time positions in FY10.

Our flagship program, The Diane Rehm Show, celebrated its 30th anniversary, and can now be heard on more than 150 public radio stations across the country. Diane Rehm became the first WAMU 88.5 host to receive a prestigious George Foster Peabody award – an honor richly deserved.

Speaking of awards and honors, WAMU’s Bluegrass Country had a banner year, winning the 2009 National Association of Broadcasters’ HD Radio Multicast Award, which recognizes stations for their ability to create innovative or groundbreaking programming on multicast channels. This award, coming only two years after the launch of 88.5-2, is a salute to our staff and listeners, who have embraced the mission of Bluegrass Country and continue to work to improve and expand this valuable service.

While we cherish awards and accolades from our peers in media, the greatest affirmation comes from our members, who continued in FY10 to support WAMU in increasing numbers. It is my belief and charge to our staff that we make every decision concerning the future direction of the station with the goal of being faithful stewards of our members’ gifts of support.

March 2010 marked a special personal milestone for me - my five-year anniversary as general manager of WAMU 88.5. It has been my honor to lead this station forward, and to receive the unprecedented support and feedback from our members and listeners that has been evident over the past five years. Your support allows us to continue to build and expand on our mission to cover the news, tell the stories, and provide the perspective that helps our listeners be good citizens of the world.

Caryn G. Mathes, General Manager

A LETTER FROM WAMU 88.5’s GENERAL MANAGER, CARYN G. MATHES

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Timeline of Station Highlights 04

The Station On-Air 05Audience UpdateSpecialsWAMU 88.5 Shows A Voice for the Community 19The Community MinuteThe Community CouncilCommunity DialoguesCommunity PartnershipsAmerican University RadioEducational Impact The Station Online 26Drshow.org and Kojoshow.org Social Media Technology 27 WAMU 88.5 Funding 28Development Corporate Underwriting

AU Board of Trustees, FY 2010 39

WAMU 88.5 Employees, FY 2010 40

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May 12, 2009 | WAMU 88.5 welcomed the return of the Peabody Award-winning Wait, Wait…Don’t Tell Me! to George Washington University’s Lisner Auditorium for a live taping.

June 20, 2009 | WAMU 88.5 premiered a new show for animal lovers, The Animal House, which features the latest in animal science, pet behavior, and wildlife conservation.

Aug. 4, 2009 | The National Association of Broadcasters awarded WAMU’s Bluegrass Country with its HD Radio Multicast Award.

Aug. 5, 2009 | WAMU 88.5’s Ed Walker, host of The Big Broadcast, was elected to the National Radio Hall of Fame in the category “Local or Regional – Pioneer.”

Sept. 21, 2009 | The WAMU 88.5 web team debuted the new website for The Kojo Nnamdi Show, kojoshow.org, featuring ten years of audio archives that are now more easily accessible to browse and play, post-moderated commenting, the ability to mark “favorite” segments, and online exclusives like in-studio videos.

Sept. 24, 2009 | The station celebrated the 30th anniversary of The Diane Rehm Show and the work and longevity of Diane Rehm with a gala at the Andrew W. Mellon auditorium.

Oct. 1, 2009 | Katy Daley, host of The Katy Daley Show on WAMU’s Bluegrass Country, was named Broadcaster of the Year by the International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) at their 20th annual IBMA award show.

Jan. 16, 2010 | WAMU 88.5 reporter Sabri Ben-Achour secured passage aboard the USNS Comfort and embarked toward Haiti to provide coverage of the magnitude 7.0 earthquake that devastated the country.

Feb. 22, 2010 | WAMU 88.5’s The Kojo Nnamdi Show re-launched their “Kojo In Your Community” series, kicking things off in Ward 1 in Washington, D.C.

March 16, 2010 | The WAMU 88.5 web team redesigned The Diane Rehm Show website, drshow.org. The crisp, contemporary design allows for quicker discovery and playback of more than ten years of online archives.

March 18, 2010 | Caryn G. Mathes, WAMU 88.5’s general manager, was named “One to Watch” in Radio Ink’s “Most Influential African Americans in Radio” issue, the only person from public radio to be recognized.

March 31, 2010 | WAMU 88.5’s Diane Rehm won a coveted George Peabody award for more than 30 years in public broadcasting as host of The Diane Rehm Show.

April 30, 2010 | WAMU 88.5 increased the digital power signal fourfold for its HD channels, from 170 watts to 680 watts.

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diane rehm accepting a George Foster Peabody Award for her 30 years in broadcasting.

FY 2010 Timeline of Station Highlights

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Audience Update

May 2009–April 2010

WAMU 88.5 provides public service programming that continues to attract new listeners each year. The station has fared well in the conversion of the Washington, D.C., metro area to electronic measurement by Arbitron’s PPM (Portable People Meter). WAMU 88.5’s overall average weekly audience for FY10, including the Baltimore metro, was nearly 750,000 listeners. The station was ranked as the fifth most-listened to radio station in the nation’s capital – confirming the powerful public service we provide in a highly competitive market that features more than 60 different station formats.

On the national audience stage, WAMU 88.5 was consistently ranked either No. 1 (Spring and Summer ’09) or No. 2 (Fall ’09 and Winter ’10) for weekly share of listening. Share is defined as WAMU’s percentage of all radio listening in the market. Washington, D.C., is ranked ninth in the country for metro population behind markets like New York (No. 1), Los Angeles (No. 2), and Chicago (No. 3), yet WAMU 88.5 attracts more public radio listening than these larger markets – demonstrating the vital role we play in our listeners lives.

Even though the PPM measures only metro listening, Arbitron does provide a report twice a year that merges PPM panelist data with diary data from those geographic areas not measured by the PPM. The National Topline Report based on the Fall 2009 survey (October, November, and December) shows the following audience for all WAMU listening platforms, resulting in a 747,300 weekly audience to all things WAMU:

In March 2010, WAMU 88.5 garnered a fourth place market rank for listeners 6+ in D.C., with a 6.1 share and 638,800 weekly listeners, our highest monthly Cume ever in the PPM methodology. In Baltimore, WAMU 88.5 garnered a 20th place ranking with 1.5 share and 122,500 weekly listeners. Therefore, the Baltimore-Washington, D.C., weekly Cume for March 2010 was 761,300 listeners – a record Cume! (If WAMU 88.5 were a store, the Cume would be the total number of different listeners who shop in the store during a week.)

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Specials

It’s been more than a year since President Obama was inaugurated as the first African-American president in our nation’s history. WAMU 88.5 and NPR covered the historic events that marked his first year in office, from the nomination of the first Hispanic justice to the United States Supreme Court to the signing of the health care reform bill.

NPR News Special: Sotomayor nomination7 p.m., May 26, 2009Hosted by Neil Conan, this one-hour special on the nomination of Judge Sotomayor included the entirety of President Obama and Judge Sotomayor’s remarks.

President Obama’s Speech to the NAACP7 p.m., July 16, 2009WNYC, PRI, and WAMU’s HD Channel 3 presented live coverage of President Obama’s speech at the NAACP Centennial Convention in New York City.

NPR News Special: Presidential address to Congress8 p.m., Sept. 9, 2009WAMU 88.5 and NPR news provided live, anchored coverage of President Obama’s prime time address to a joint session of Congress, where he focused on his plans for the nation’s healthcare system.

NPR News Special: Presidential address to the U.N.10 a.m., Sept. 23, 2009Neil Conan hosted this special of live, anchored coverage of President Obama’s address to the United Nations.

American Forum: Change +1: Are Young Voters Talking to President Obama?6:30 p.m., Oct. 13, 2009WAMU 88.5 and American University’s School of Communication hosted this discussion on how the youth, who were instrumental in electing President Obama in 2008, view him today.

NPR News Special: Presidential address on Afghanistan8 p.m., Dec. 1, 2009President Obama addressed the nation to announce his decision on future American force levels in Afghanistan, and NPR and WAMU 88.5 provided live coverage of the address, hosted by Michele Norris.

NPR News Special: Presidential Noble Peace Prize acceptance speech2 p.m., Dec. 10, 2009Neil Conan hosted this special coverage of President Obama’s Nobel Peace Prize acceptance speech from Oslo, Nor-way.

NPR News Special: Live coverage of President Obama’s State of the Union address9 p.m., Jan. 27, 2010NPR’s All Things Considered host Robert Siegel anchored this live coverage of President Obama’s State of the Union Address and the Republican response.

NPR News Special: White House Health Care Reform Meeting9 p.m., Feb. 25, 2010NPR offered an hour-long special to review the highlights and outcome of the day’s health care reform meeting con-vened by President Obama for elected officials and representatives of the health care community.

Media CollaborationsPartnership with America Abroad MediaAmerica Abroad Media produces an international affairs program distributed in the United States by Public Radio International and internationally by NPR Worldwide. WAMU 88.5, American University’s School of International Service, American Abroad Media, and The Economist magazine collaborate on content.

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America Abroad: Exiting Iraq9 p.m., May 25, 2009More than six years have gone by since the war in Iraq began: a conversation about how close troops are to leaving.

America Abroad: Interrogating Torture9 p.m., June 9, 2009An expert panel discusses whether you can thwart terrorism through tough interrogations, and where to draw the legal lines between tough and torture.

America Abroad: Democracy Under Fire6 p.m., July 12, 2009This program examined how the U.S. is scrambling to recruit, train, and deploy diplomats to the world’s hot spots like Iraq and Colombia.

American Abroad: Taking on The Taliban9 p.m., Nov. 16, 2009They are an enemy that knows no border – trafficking between Afghanistan and Pakistan and terrorizing both countries. A team of experts examines the fight on both sides of the border to eliminate the Taliban and terrorist threats.

America Abroad: Yemen in Focus9 p.m., March 30, 2010This program explored conditions on the ground in Yemen, and how al Qaeda is deeply woven into the national fabric of the country.

America Abroad: First Freedom9 p.m., April 28, 2010U.S. law commands the nation to promote religious liberty around the world, but the foreign policy establishment hasn’t quite found its calling: examining the International Religious Freedom Act.

Other SpecialsFacing the Mortgage CrisisMay 1, 2009The week-long “Facing the Mortgage Crisis” was concluded with a special edition of The Kojo Nnamdi Show, examining how D.C. is rethinking the goal of home ownership in the face of our new circumstances.

Live Broadcast of Wait Wait…Don’t Tell Me!May 14, 2009WAMU 88.5 presented a live performance of the popular NPR quiz show, Wait Wait…Don’t Tell Me!, at the George Washington Lisner Auditorium.

Reflections on Senator KennedyAugust 26, 2009WAMU 88.5 honored the passing of Senator Ted Kennedy with a special re-broadcast of The Diane Rehm Show.

The Beatles: One More AlbumFeb. 11, 2010WAMU 88.5’s David Furst created a fascinating stand-alone speculative documentary, “The Beatles: One More Album,” in which a guessing game was played as to what it would have sounded like if The Beatles managed to stay together for one more album.

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Web graphic from the “Facing the Mortgage Crisis” series, funded in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting

and in collaboration with WHUt-tv.

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The Diane Rehm Show

This fiscal year was a special year for The Diane Rehm Show, as the program celebrated its 30th anniversary and Diane received a George Foster Peabody Award for being the “gold standard in civil discourse.”

With a growing audience and an expanding station carriage list, The Diane Rehm Show continues to be appointment radio for nearly 2.2 million listeners each week on 150 public radio stations*, up 9% from one year ago. The show has garnered an audience increase of 45% since Fall 2000, and new affiliates for FY10 include WGHB in Boston, Mass.; WMFE in Orlando, Fla.; and WUFT in Gainesville, Fla.

On Sept. 24, 2009, WAMU 88.5 marked the 30th anniversary of Diane Rehm’s time behind the mic with a gala celebrating her work and longevity at the Andrew W. Mellon auditorium. The Master of Ceremonies for the evening was Roger Mudd, and the program included toasts from American University president Dr. Neil Kerwin; WAMU 88.5 general manager Caryn G. Mathes; NPR president and CEO Vivian Schiller; NPR hosts Susan Stamberg and Scott Simon; and Congressman John Dingell (D-Mich).

Diane Rehm is a treasured voice to public radio listeners, and on March 31, 2010, she was recognized with a George Foster Peabody Award for being “a source of truly reasonable, civic discourse of issues of pressing concern.” The Peabodys, the oldest awards in broadcasting, are considered among the most prestigious and selective prizes in electronic media.

“thank you for moderating such wonderful and civil discourse on a wide variety of topics, and bringing to light figures from the artistic and literary world. ‘the Friday news roundup’ is one of my favorite programs, and i seldom miss it. Heartiest congratulations on the Peabody; it is a well-deserved recognition!” -rick Cobb via Facebook, listener

The program continued to connect with listeners through social media, surpassing 20,000 fans on Facebook, and 10,000 followers on Twitter. An average of 500,000 podcasts of The Diane Rehm Show were downloaded each month during FY10.

*The numbers above do not include listenership for HD Radio, streaming, podcasting, NPR Worldwide, Sirius Satellite Radio, American Forces Network, NPR Berlin, and other international FM and cable channels.

Honors and AwardsJune 4, 2009: Diane Rehm received a “Woman of Distinction for 2009” award from the National Conference of College Women Student Leaders in June 2009. The award honors women who have had extraordinary accomplishments in their professions or their communities and who represent inspiring role models for women student leaders.

March 3, 2010: The Diane Rehm Show won a Shorty Award in the #news category at the 2010 Shorty Awards in New York City. The Shorty Awards honor the producers of the best real-time content on Twitter, and are supported by the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation.

March 31, 2010: Diane Rehm was awarded a Peabody Award for being the “very best in talk radio” and the “gold standard for civil, civic discourse.” The Peabodys are considered among the most prestigious and selective prizes in electronic media.

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diane rehm, host and executive producer, The Diane Rehm Show

WAMU 88.5 Shows

illustration of diane rehm created by Kevin Kallaugher (KAL), the editorial cartoonist for The Economist.

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Notable GuestsRita Dove Ted TurnerDavid KesslerColm ToibinElizabeth EdwardsSenator Byron Dorgan (D-N.D.)Stacy Keach Secretary of Education Arne Duncan Congressman Henry Waxman (D-CA)Senator Barbara Boxer (D-CA)Deborah TannenJane Goodall Nicholas KristofJon Krakhauer Andrew Weil E.L. DoctorowFDA Commissioner Margaret Hamburg A.S. Byatt Ralph Stanley Captain Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger Rita Mae BrownMargaret Atwood Secretary of Labor, Hilda Solis Barbara Kingsolver Cate BlanchettJulie Andrews Orhan PamukJohn Grisham Joshua BellMary Chapin Carpenter E.J. DionneAtul GawandeIRS Commissioner Douglas Shulman Joseph StiglitzFrancis Collins, National Institute of HealthSecretary of Homeland Security, Janet NapolitanoMichael MooreJules FeifferJim LehrerE.O. Wilson

diane rehm and Captain Chesley “sully” sullenberger

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The Kojo Nnamdi Show and The Politics Hour

The Kojo Nnamdi Show continued fulfilling its mission of connecting your neighborhood to the world. The program deepened its coverage of international and local news, renewed its commitment to the community through local forums, and contributed positively to the dialogue between citizens in an ever-changing, always-evolving city.

The Politics Hour continued providing a behind-the-scenes look with the top players in Washington, Maryland, and Virginia politics. Every Friday at noon, host Kojo Nnamdi and resident analyst Tom Sherwood interviewed news-makers and delved beyond the headlines to help listeners understand how government actions affect their lives.

The Kojo Nnamdi Show also joined the blogosphere with the launch of “Off Mic,” a place to go for more in-depth analysis and reaction to show topics. “Off Mic” features photos, videos, and web extras.

Kojo In Your CommunityThis fiscal year saw the re-launch of the popular series “Kojo In Your Community,” in which the show leaves the studio to broadcast from communities across D.C., Virginia, and Maryland. These community discussions provide area residents a forum to ask questions, make comments, and share the view from their neighborhoods.

All Souls Unitarian Church, 1500 Harvard St. NW, Washington, DCTuesday, Feb. 20, 2010Topics: Education and economic development in Columbia Heights

“i just got back from All souls. Being a new Mt. Pleasant/ Columbia Heights and d.C. resident, the show gave me good insights on the history of community and how the past is juxtaposed with the present. thanks, Kojo and team!” –vikram ramamurthi, listener

Greenbelt Community Center, 15 Crescent Rd., Greenbelt, MDTuesday, April 20, 2010Topics: Past, present, and future of Greenbelt

Special Programs and SeriesLocal Restaurant World TourIn October 2009, The Kojo Nnamdi Show kicked off a new series exploring the diverse culinary traditions of communities in our region, called Local Restaurant World Tour. The series explored Korean, French, Vietnamese, Italian, Ethiopian, Mexican, Indian, and Greek cuisine throughout D.C., Maryland, and Virginia.

Neighborhood BloggingThey’re online “eyes and ears” in some of our region’s most dynamic neighborhoods. Community bloggers connect neighborhood residents with news on their blocks and corners – and with each other. The Kojo Nnamdi Show featured local citizen journalists from Columbia Heights, D.C., to Reston, Va., and also launched a comprehensive map featuring the best of local and hyper-local blogs as recommended by producers, guests, and listeners.

Future of the Charter School MovementThe District is at the epicenter of a recent nationwide explosion in charter schools. Once seen as an experiment in applying “private sector” solutions to public education, charters are now proliferating in many urban – and some sub-urban – school districts. D.C. now boasts nearly 60 charter schools. This multi-part series examined the future of the charter school movement in the Washington region.

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Kojo nnamdi taking a question at a “Kojo in your Community” event

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Notable guests Juan Jose Campanella, Academy Award-winning directorSen. Ben Cardin (D-Md.) Ken Cuchinelli, Attorney General, Va. Roberto Donna, Chef and owner of Galileo restaurant Sylvia Earle, OceanographerSteve Ells, CEO, Chipotle Mayor Adrian Fenty, Washington, D.C.County Executive Jack Johnson, Prince George’s County, Md. Gov. Tim Kaine, Va. Angelique Kidjo, humanitarian and Grammy Award-winning musician County Executive Isiah Leggett, Montgomery County, Md.Gov. Martin O’Malley, Md. George Parker, President, Washington Teachers UnionJohn Potter, U.S. PostmasterMichelle Rhee, D.C.P.S. Chancellor Amartya Sen, economist, Nobel Prize winnerTim Sparapani, public policy director, FacebookCounty Executive Ken Ulman, Howard County, Md. Joe Urschel, executive director, NewseumSen. Jim Webb (D-VA)Randi Weingarten, president, American Federation of Teachers

Awards May 2009: The D.C. Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) recognized The Kojo Nnamdi Show with two Dateline Awards in the “Radio Sports” and “Radio Features” categories.

June 2009: The Chesapeake Associated Press Broadcasters Association (CAPBA) honored The Kojo Nnamdi Show with two awards: Best Public Affairs Show for the weekly Tech Tuesday segments, and Outstanding Talk Show for coverage of the Supreme Court & D.C. Handgun Ban.

June 2009: The National Association of Black Journalists recognized The Kojo Nnamdi Show with a Salute to Excellence Award for the special series “D.C. Riots: Forty Years Later.”

March 2010: The Kojo Nnamdi Show received a James Beard Foundation Award for “Best Audio Webcast or Radio Show” at the 2010 James Beard Foundation Awards in New York City. The award honors the shows focus on food segments, which generally air every Wednesday at noon.

March 2010: Kojo Nnamdi was named “Best Radio Personality” by the Washington City Paper, as part of their “Best of D.C.” list.

d.C. Mayor Adrian Fenty with Kojo nnamdi

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Metro Connection

For 15 years, WAMU 88.5’s award-winning weekly news magazine, Metro Connection, has been covering the news of the region, becoming a weekly guide for listeners. The program highlights upcoming arts events, tells the history of local neighborhoods, and offers live, in-studio performances from local musicians and bands.

Long-time contributor and arts reporter Stephanie Kaye joined David Furst as co-host in April 2009. Along with the WAMU 88.5 newsroom, David and Stephanie delve into everything from the news of the day, to human interest features on people and places in our community. In addition, Fred Fiske, a long-time fixture of D.C. radio, joined the program every week to offer his insights on a variety of topics – from traffic in northern Virginia to healthcare reform.

“i have enjoyed hearing Fred Fiske’s thoughtful commentaries for many years, and i hope they will continue for many more. His latest, on the gambling industry’s efforts to further subjugate Maryland, is another example of his clear thinking. don’t ever let go of Fred!” -nick Carrera, listener

Special shows and continuing seriesNature Via MetroIn the summer of 2009, Metro Connection celebrated nature walks that anyone within a stone’s throw of a Metro rail stop can access. Host David Furst and naturalist Mark Garland went everywhere from Woodley Park to Deanwood and from West Hyattsville to Rosslyn.

A Year In The Life of a D.C. School (Four-part series)Reporter Dan Charles gained access to a public school in northeast D.C. that had re-opened with a new principal and a largely new teaching staff, and followed the progress during their first year.

The Beatles: One More AlbumOn the anniversary of the Beatles’ first concert in America (at the Washington Coliseum) and the 40th anniversary of the breakup of the band, “The Beatles: One More Album” gathered a panel of prominent authors for a guessing game that has been keeping fans wondering for years: what would it have sounded like if The Beatles had managed to stay together?

The Newcomers’ Guide to WashingtonIn this series launched in December 2009, WAMU 88.5’s Rebecca Sheir asked the questions many recent transplants have when they move to this area. She came up with the real answers, and dispelled a few myths along the way!

Regular cast of experts and commentators:• Mark Garland, naturalist• Colleen Fay, arts editor • Tim Carman, food writer

Metro Connection host david Furst in studio

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The Animal House

On June 20, 2009, WAMU 88.5 debuted a new show for animal lovers, The Animal House, which features the latest in animal science, pet behavior, and wildlife conservation. The show, hosted by Sam Litzinger, hopes to deepen human understanding of animalsand explain the powerful bonds that link humans to the animal world.

“i listened with great interest to the premiere of your new show The Animal House. it’s terrific! sam Litzinger has the perfect radio voice – deep, resonant, beautifully modulated, and full of intelligence and personality. Just listening to him makes me, not particularly an ‘animal person,’ want to listen to the entire show. By all means, please keep this show going and going.” –John Hasse, WAMU 88.5 listener and member

The program goes from the bat caves of northern Virginia to the big game reserves of Botswana as it discusses the latest in animal-related news. Each week features expert advice about all pet-related questions from Dr. Gary Weitzman, veterinarian andexecutive director of the Washington Animal Rescue League.

Notable GuestsDr. Jane GoodallDr. Jane Goodall is best known for her groundbreaking studies of chimp behavior in Tanzania. These days, her message is primarily one of hope, focusing on animals that have come back from the brink of extinction. She joined us to discuss some of those species and her early days in Africa.

Bindi IrwinAt age 11, Bindi Irwin is one of the youngest celebrity conservationists in the world. She joined us to talk about how she’s trying to carry on the legacy of her father, “Crocodile Hunter” Steve Irwin, and what it was like to star in the movie, “Free Willy: Escape From Pirate’s Cove.”

Conservationist and Explorer Jeff CorwinJeff Corwin was a small boy when he met his first reptile: a garter snake at a relative’s home in Massachusetts. Since then, he’s gone on to encounter some of the most exotic and dangerous snakes in the world, along with a wide range of other unusual species. Corwin joined us to talk about his love of wildlife and his role lobbying for the preservation of endangered animals.

dr. Gary Weitzman, executive director of the Washington Animal rescue League and weekly contributor to

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The Big Broadcast and Hot Jazz Saturday Night

WAMU 88.5’s mission is to remain the standard for lifelong learning through civil discourse, in-depth news, and compelling entertainment. A big part of the entertainment component is met on the weekend nights by two hosts, Rob Bamberger and Ed Walker, and their vintage music and old-time radio shows.

Every Saturday evening, Rob spins vintage jazz, swing, and big band recordings from the ‘20s, ‘30s, and ‘40s on Hot Jazz Saturday Night. In 2009, Hot Jazz Saturday Night joined the Facebook community, quickly garnering more than 700 fans and becoming an active community of jazz enthusiasts.

“i absolutely love Hot Jazz Saturday Night. no matter where i am, i try to be near a radio on saturday nights to listen to, in my opinion, America’s best music. Kudos on a superb job, rob. your show is a “national treasure” - or should i say “international treasure.” thanks for keeping the traditional Jazz and Big Band eras alive for your many fans around the globe.” -dixie Melquist, Facebook

Each Sunday, The Big Broadcast host Ed Walker offers listeners priceless recordings of popular radio programs from the ‘30s, ‘40s and ‘50s. The Big Broadcast is a Sunday night tradition for familiesthroughout the listening area and is the longest running program on WAMU 88.5. In 2009, Ed was elected to the National Radio Hall of Fame in the category “Local or Regional – Pioneer.”

“i recently moved to the d.C., area and discovered The Big Broadcast on WAMU. the old time radio programs are so enjoyable. i look forward to sunday nights when i can tune in. Hopefully, The Big Broadcast will continue for a long time, because it is honestly one of the highlights of my week. thank you for playing these classic programs.” -C.o., listener

The Big Broadcast host ed Walker, newly elected to the national radio Hall of Fame.

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WAMU 88.5’s Bluegrass Country (BGC)

WAMU’s Bluegrass Country continued it’s more than 40-year commitment of “moving the tradition forward.” 2010 was declared the year of “special correspondents” – people who blog and cover events far and wide on behalf of BluegrassCountry.org. BGC has featured blogs from musician Kym Warner of the Greencards (2010 Grammys in Los Angeles, Ca.), host Bill Miller (2010 SPBGMA in Nashville, Tenn.), and host Katy Daley (25th Annual Joe Val Festival in Framingham, Ma.).

Bluegrass Country also continued expanding its social mediapresence, regularly increasing the number of fans on Facebook andfollowers on Twitter while reaching listeners throughout the globe.

“it is likely we are your most distant listeners and admirers. Gaining satellite access here four years ago was a Godsend. it enables us to keep abreast of current events, sports, communicate with our family and friends, listen to music, and remember that there is world above us.

Few know that those of us who choose to ‘winterover’ are completely isolated from civilization. People like you keep us company. you have no idea how much this means to us, as we go about our research and daily activities. i want people to realize that you not only play music, you provide a public service. Best wishes to you and everyone at Bluegrass Country, and thanks for keeping us company.” – dr. d’r’ifa Monige, BGC listener, south Pole, Antarctica

HighlightsMay 2009: A highly successful member event, Bluegrass Train!, was held with Delfest and Maryland Mountainside. The event included a ride on the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad’s steam train.

June 2009: Matt McCleskey wrote a custom song for the October 2009 pledge drive, which was recorded in June. Katy Daley found a band to back him up, and it was a membership drive hit!

July 2009: Live from the 43rd annual Smithsonian Folklife Festival on the National Mall, BGC’s Mary Cliff, Lee Michael Demsey, and Hubie King broadcast with Frank Hennessey, host of Celtic Heartbeat, to highlight traditional music, the Folklife Festival, and the Fourth of July.

October 2009: BGC presented its third annual live broadcast from the International Bluegrass Music Association’s (IBMA) World of Bluegrass in Nashville, Tenn., which included interviews and live performances from over thirty bands.

April 2010: With the help of engineering, a small studio, called the Whisper Room, was installed in the Bluegrass Country suite. The studio helps improve ease and efficiency of recording for hosts.

March 2010: A partnership was created with The Kojo Nnamdi Show producers to present a show on the Washington Bluegrass Tradition, which aired both on WAMU 88.5 and on WAMU’s Bluegrass Country. Also in March, the First Annual DCBU festival was emceed by Katy Daley, Bob Webster, and Lee Michael Demsey.

Awards and HonorsBGC received the 2009 National Association of Broadcasters’ HD Radio Multicast Award. The award, which recognizes stations for their ability to create innovative or groundbreaking programming on multicast channels, was presented Sept. 25, 2009 in Philadelphia, Pa.

At the IBMA Awards Show, Dick Spottswood was honored with the Distinguished Achievement Award, “an honor which recognized individuals in the bluegrass music industry who have fostered the music’s image with developments that will broaden the genre’s recognition and accessibility.”

the vinegar Creek Constituency performs in front of the Bluegrass train

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The IBMA also named Katy Daley, host of The Katy Daley Show, as the 2009 Broadcast Personality of the Year. Katy was one of three nominees in the category.

“We love Katy daley way up here in upstate new york. Katy, you’re the best – with a sweet voice we can listen to even this early in the morning on a rainy, autumn day. All the best from voorheesville, ny.” -tom thorpe, listener, Facebook

Throughout the year, BGC continued its great tradition of in-studio interviews and performances, hosting the following:

Ralph Stanley Doyle Lawson & QuicksilverDel McCoury Michael Cleveland & FlamekeeperMissy Raines Chris Hillman & Herb PedersonThe Infamous Stringdusters Frank Solivon and Dirty KitchenAdam Steffey Bill Emerson & Sweet Dixie

Bluegrass Country host Katy daley with the legendary ralph stanley.

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WAMU 88.5 Local News

During FY10, the WAMU 88.5 newsroom added new reporters and editors, broadened its collaborations with other local and national media organizations, and strengthened the relationship with its on-airand online audience. Visits to wamu.org/news were up 31 percent compared to last year.

The growth enhanced WAMU 88.5’s ability to provide listeners with continuing, in-depth coverage focused on a variety of subjects and regions by assigning reporters to specific beats:

Patrick Madden, District of Columbia Jonathan Wilson, VirginiaMatt Bush, Maryland Kavitha Cardoza, EducationRebecca Sheir, Special Features Sabri Ben-Achour, EnvironmentDavid Schultz, Transportation Jessica Gould, Regional Education issuesMichael Pope, Northern Virginia Cathy Duchamp, BaltimorePeter Granitz and Cathy Carter, Natalie Neumann, General Assignments Weekends

Reporters have been equipped with laptop computers, broadband Internet access devices, and Blackberry phones, allowing them to produce broadcast-quality news stories and features from locations throughout the region.

NPR veterans Greg Peppers, Marcus Rosenbaum, and Vicky O’Hara joined the newsroom under a Sunrise Foundation/NPR-funded collaboration, and online news editor Keosha Johnson came aboard and quickly enhanced the newsroom’s online presence. She expanded the reach through hourly posts on the wamu.org news page (featuring reporter-produced photo slideshows and videos), and frequent breaking news tweets on Twitter.

The expanded news team faced its first major challenge when “Snomageddon” blanketed the region with several feet of snow, bringing neighborhoods to a standstill. With much of the city shut down for the duration, the newsroom soldiered on, bringing listeners the sounds, sights, and stories of how the snowstorm affected the people who call Washington home. The newsroom’s coverage of the storm garnered the station the highest audience share ever recorded in WAMU 88.5’s history.

“thank you for your station’s fine coverage during the unprecedented February snowstorms. during the storms (and a 30-hour power outage), i listened to WAMU and WtoP on a battery-powered radio. Both stations did a good job of staying on top of the news, but i was particularly impressed with the calm, deliberate, and thorough matter in which your on-air staff handled the challenges of getting to the studio or to an assignment, producing and reporting a story that never stopped ‘developing,’ and doing so in a professional, interesting way. thank you for the tremendous public service!” -Patricia Maloney, listener

News anchor/hosts Matt McCleskey, Bill Redlin, Pat Brogan, Jeanine Herbst, and Elliot Francis continued to build audience, working with assignment editor Meymo Lyons, PM news editor Rebecca Blatt, morning news assistant Kate Sheehy, morning engineer Erin Stamper, and afternoon engineer Rebecca Berlin.

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News Director Jim Asendio increased the number of commentaries presented by local and regional leaders and listeners. These commentaries continue to generate comments, opinions, andlistener involvement within the “Commentary Forum” section of “The Conversation,” WAMU 88.5’s online social network.

The newsroom completed a year-long series of interviews, “Conversations,” in which journalist Michael Cottman spoke with many of the people who make a difference throughout the region; expanded its partnership with The Washington Post by featuring interviews with the newspaper’s reporters who covered major local and regional stories; and continued the weekly Friday morning wrap-up of major stories with Washington Post columnist Robert McCartney.

The WAMU 88.5 newsroom embarked on a year-long Rockefeller Foundation-funded collaboration with public radio station WNYC in New York City to cover the nation’s transportation infrastructure; launched a Sunrise Foundation-funded limited series of regional education issues reporters; and created a full-time, Wallace Foundation-funded environmental reporter position.

The newsroom also began a two-year long, Knight Foundation-funded, NPR-managed collaboration called Project Argo. Twelve public radio stations in ten markets hired a journalist/blogger, who will expand public media’s presence in the blogosphere by creating a local website devoted to a particular subject area. Though the site did not launch until August 2010, in FY10, the newsroom laid the groundwork for DCentric, focusing on race and class in the District.

The Chesapeake Associated Press Broadcasters’ Association recognized the newsroom’s work with its Enterprise Reporting award for Kavitha Cardoza’s feature on how foreign nationals bolster the regional economy by investing in local real estate.

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A Voice for the Community

The Community Minute

The Community Minute continued to provide area nonprofits valuable exposure for their good work in many areas of need in our community. This year, WAMU 88.5 profiled the work of more than 50 area nonprofit community organizations on air and online.

“thank you for choosing us for this series! i’ve already received two emails from individuals interested in volunteering that said they’d heard about us through it. i spoke to a number of contacts throughout our community who heard the piece, and said it sounded wonderful.” -rob rutland-Brown, executive director, Just neighbors

“thanks so much for running a “Community Minute” on feline rescue efforts in the d.C. area! As you point out in your copy, 72% of all cats who end up in shelters are euthanized. i’m so glad you point out this disturbing statistic, which most people don’t know. it gives urgency to feline rescue efforts, which are usually run by volunteers on a shoestring. Again, thanks for this.” -rachel Gorlin, WAMU 88.5 listener

FY 2010 Community Minute topics and organizations May 2009Breast cancer screenings – Capital Breast Care Center; Nueva Vida; Tigerlily Foundation Protecting the environment – EcoStewards Alliance; Tree Fredericksburg

June 2009Job training – Computer C.O.R.E.; Opportunities Industrialization Center of Washington; Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing, and RegulationCaring for our veterans – U.S. VETS; Wishing Well Inc.; AMVETS National Service Foundation

July 2009Arts and music education – Guitars Not Guns; D.C. Arts and Humanities Education CollaborativeRefugees – International Rescue Committee; Office of Migration and Refugee Services of the Catholic Diocese of Arlington

August 2009Primary medical care – Georgetown University Hospital’s Kids Mobile Medical Clinic; Potomac Hospital’s Family Con-nection Mobile Vans; Mercy’s Mobile ClinicHunger – Capital Area Food Bank; Martha’s Table; Sunday Suppers; Columbia Baptist Community Food Pantry

September 2009Children with special needs – Easter Seals of Greater Washington-Baltimore; United Cerebral Palsy of Washington D.C. & Northern VirginiaHispanic Heritage Month – Latin American Youth Center; Mary’s Center for Maternal and Child Care

October 2009Stable housing for those with mental illness – Pathway Homes Inc.; Green Door Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) Awareness Month – SIDS Middle Atlantic; SIDS Educational Services

November 2009Caring for seniors – Rebuilding Together of Washington D.C.; We Are Family D.C.Support for domestic violence victims – Bethany House of Northern Virginia; House of Ruth

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December 2009Cat adoption – 4Paws Rescue Team; Feline Foundation of Greater Washington World AIDS Day – Whitman Walker Clinic; Metro TeenAIDS

January 2010Assistance for new immigrants – Just Neighbors; Liberty’s PromiseYouth mentoring – Mentors Inc.; Mentoring Works 2

February 2010Literacy – Literacy Volunteers and Advocates; Washington Literacy CouncilAffordable housing – Hope and a Home; Robert Pierre Johnson Housing Development Corporation

March 2010Foster care – DC Metropolitan Foster and Adoptive Parent Association; For Children’s Sake of VirginiaPregnancy support – Northwest Pregnancy Center; Restore for Life

April 2010Support for the blind or visually impaired – Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind; The Washington EarHelp for aging parents – Daughter for the Day; Barney Neighborhood House Senior Program

The Community Council

The WAMU 88.5 Community Council is the station’s community advisory board as defined by the Public Broadcasting Amendments of 1981. The council assists WAMU 88.5 in fulfilling its mission of community engagement by carrying out activities designed to strengthen ties between the station and the community it serves. It represents the diverse interests of the listening public in regular meetings with WAMU 88.5’s staff and management, serves as the station’s eyes and ears in the community, and periodically reviews its goals and significant decisions.

The council consists of up to 22 members, including one ex-officio member, who live within the coverage area of the station, are contributing members, and wish to preserve, promote, and strengthen the media service provided by WAMU 88.5. Members serve staggered three-year terms beginning in January. The full council meets quarterly with station management and staff, and these meetings are open to the public. In FY10, the quarterly meetings were held Sept. 10, 2009; Dec. 10, 2009; Jan. 20, 2010; and April 28, 2010.

At the Dec. 10, 2009 meeting, council members and WAMU 88.5 staff paid tribute to Kenneth E. Barnes Sr., whose second three-year term as Chairman of the WAMU Community Council expired at the end of 2009. David Taylor, Chief of Staff, Office of the American University President, praised Kenny for “serving the station, the Council, the listeners, and the University at a crucial time.” General manager Caryn G. Mathes thanked him for the “strong support he has always given her and WAMU.”

In January, Dale Clayton-Morrison succeeded Kenny as Chair of the Community Council, and Patricia Matthews became the Vice Chair. Five new members were welcomed to the Council: Kent W. Lynn, a senior sales executive at the IBM Corp. in Washington, D.C.; Lawrence McCarthy, a retired federal government official and current board member of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at American University; Amy Nakamoto, Executive Director of DC Scores; Micaela Mejia Pond, an elementary classroom teacher in Arlington, Va.; and Walter Woods, program officer and community specialist at The World Bank Group.

FY 2010 WAMU 88.5 Community Council members:

Dale Clayton Morrison (Chair)Patricia N. Mathes (Vice Chair)

Chuck Bean Amy NakamotoMary Briggs Nancy Sanger PallesenLaura Chambers Micaela Mejia PondMaria Gomez Donald R. QuayleMurray Horwitz Amy TruesdellLee Kirstein Alexander D. WilsonJudge Anita M. Josey-Herring Walter D. WoodsKent W. Lynn Victoria ZukermanLawrence T. McCarthy Peter Tannenwald (ex-officio)

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Community Dialogues:

As part of its mission to bring the needs and concerns of the listening community to the station, the WAMU Community Council has sponsored a regular series of off-the-record discussions with community leaders on a variety of issues for more than 15 years. Not only have the dialogues helped the stations programming and news teams gain a better understanding of critical community issues, but they have also provided a forum for the participants to communicate and discover common goals. During FY 2010, the council sponsored the following community dialogues:

“Changing the American Dream” — July 29, 2010 This dialogue focused on the changing expectations and needs of college students in view of the economic downturn. Participants included Dr. Andrew Flagel, Dean of Admissions from George MasonUniversity; Susan Gordon, Director of Career Development at American University; Joan Zander, Director of Financial Aid at NOVA; Dr. Steve Lietz, counselor/advisor at Montgomery College; and Natalie Neumann, student at the University of Montana.

“Beyond Dollars: How Washington Area Grantmakers are Creating a Lasting Impact on our Community” — Nov. 13, 2010 Tamara Lucas Copeland, President of the Washington Regional Association of Grantmakers, provided an overview of the “Beyond Dollars” report, which had just been released. Council Vice Chair Patricia Matthews, who serves on the Board of the Regional Association of Grantmakers, suggested this topic, and took the lead in bringing to the table participants from Deloitte Consulting, LLP, the Nonprofit Roundtable of Greater Washington, the Consumer Health Foundation, and Bread for the City.

“Cyber Security” — March 23, 2010 Alan Paller, director of research at the SANS Institute and a nationally recognized expert in the field of cyber security, participated in this important dialogue along with Brian Krebs, former Washington Post writer and founder of KrebsonSecurity.com; Cathy Hubbs, Chief Information Security Officer for American University; George Simms, Assistant State Attorney for Montgomery County, Md.; and David Sobel, CEO of Evolve Technologies, LLC.

Community Partnerships

WAMU 88.5 partners with community and cultural organizations around Washington, D.C., Virginia, and Maryland to sponsor events of interest and importance to our listeners.

FY 2010 Media Sponsorships

May 5 – June 14, 2009: The Folger Shakespeare Library presents ArcadiaMay 9, 2009: D.C. Bluegrass Union’s Seventh Annual Spring ConcertMay 30-31, 2009: Cultural Tourism’s WalkingTown D.C.May 30-31, 2009: Folklore Society of Greater Washington presents Washington Folk FestivalJune 15-22, 2009: AFI/Discovery Channel SILVERDOCS Documentary FestivalJune 24-28, 2009: Smithsonian Institution’s Folklife Festival July 2009: The Music Center at Strathmore’s BSO Summer Concert SeriesJuly 9-26, 2009: Capital Fringe FestivalJuly 11-12,2009: 12th Annual Common Ground on the Hill Roots Music and Arts FestivalSept. 9 – Oct. 4, 2009: Round House Theatre presents The Picture of Dorian GraySept. 12, 2009: Downtown D.C. Business Improvement District’s Arts on Foot Sept. 20, 2009: Annual Speedy Tolliver Fiddler & Banjo FestSept. 24, 2009: National Council for the Traditional Arts (NCTA) presents the NEA National Heritage Fellowship Awards ConcertOct. 9 – Oct. 18, 2009: International Film Festival presents the Arabian Sights Film FestivalOct. 10, 2009: First Annual Sunflower FestOct. 18 – 28, 2009: Washington District of Columbia Jewish Community Center’s Hyman S. & Freda Bernstein Jewish Literary FestivalOct. 23, 2009: Washington Performing Arts Society presents Sweet

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Honey in the Rock: 35th Anniversary CelebrationNov. 14, 2009: D.C. Bluegrass Union presents Chester River Runoff featuring The Gibson BrothersNov. 17-Dec. 20, 2009: Shakespeare Theatre Company presents As You Like ItNov. 18, 2009: The Music Center at Strathmore presents Bela Fleck & The Original FlecktonesJan. 15, 2010: Sixth and I Historic Synagogue’s Sixth Annual Shabbat in Commemoration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Rabbi Abraham Joshua HeschelJan. 22 – Feb. 14, 2010: Ford’s Theatre presents The RivalryFeb. 6 – May 9, 2010: The Phillips Collection presents “Georgia O’Keeffe: Abstraction”Feb. 11, 2010: Lisner Auditorium presents the 10th Annual Flamenco FestivalMarch 5, 2010: The Music Center at Strathmore presents Ladysmith Black MambazoMarch 31-April 18, 2010: Theater J presents In DarfurApril 2010: Smithsonian National Museum of American History’s Jazz Appreciation MonthApril 11, 2010: The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts presents George Benson in concertApril 15-25, 2010: The DC International Film Festival presents Filmfest DCApril 19-21, 2010: Young Playwrights’ Theater presents New Play Festival

American University Radio

WAMU 88.5 is committed to helping further the goals and purpose of its licensee, American University, by contributing to the university’s primary commitments to:

•Foster international understanding•Generate new knowledge beneficial to society•Apply knowledge through student experiential learning•Maximize the advantage of the Washington, D.C., metropolitan setting

American ForumEvery year, WAMU 88.5 collaborates with American University’s School of Communication to produce a series of American Forums. These one-hour panel discussions bring together academics, journalists, elected officials, and public policy-makers to address and debate issues related to media and public affairs. The forums are free to the public and recorded live at the Mary Graydon Center on the AU campus for later broadcast on WAMU 88.5 and wamu.org.

FY 2010 Forums“Are Young Voters Talking to President Obama?”6:30 p.m., Oct 13, 2009Jane Hall, American University School of Communication professor and FOX News contributor, moderated this discussion about how the millennial generation, who were instrumental in the election of President Obama, view the President and the issues today. Panelists included David Gregory, journalist and moderator of NBC’s Meet The Press; Jose Antonio Vargas, technology and innovations editor of the Huffington Post; David Windston, Republican strategist; Erin McPike, political reporter, Congress Daily at The National Journal; and David Corn, Washington Bureau Chief, Mother Jones.

“The Climate Change Generation: Youth Media and Politics in an Unsustainable World”7 p.m., March 1, 2010Jane Hall, American University School of Communication professor and FOX News contributor, moderated this discussion which featured Matthew Nisbet, assistant professor of Public Communication at American University; Juliet Eilperin, environmental reporter, The Washington Post; and Kate Sheppard, energy and environmental politics reporter,

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Mother Jones. They discussed how young people are responding to climate change, and the role media and universities play in preparing the next generation of citizens to actively participate in what may be the greatest societal challenge for Americans under the age of 30.

AU professors who appeared on WAMU 88.5

The Diane Rehm Show

•Akbar S. Ahmed, Chair of Islamic Studies and Professor of International Relations “President Obama in Cairo,” June 3, 2009

•Carolyn Brown, Assistant Professor at American University, School of Communication “The Rise of Militias and Hate Groups in the U.S.” March 31, 2010

•Jane Hall, Associate Professor of Journalism“The Fate of the Newspaper Industry,” May 6, 2009

•Neil Kerwin, President, American University“Reflections on Senator Kennedy,” Aug. 26, 2009

•Robert Lerman, Professor of Economics, American University“Jobless and Looking,” March 18, 2010

•Kermit Moyer, Professor Emeritus of Literature, American University“Readers Review: ‘The Scarlet Letter’ by Nathaniel Hawthorne,” March 31, 2010

•James Thurber, Professor & Director of the Center for Congressional and Presidential Studies at American University“What Americans Think of Congress,” Feb. 15, 2010“President Obama’s Leadership Style,” April 21, 2010

The Kojo Nnamdi Show

•Akbar Ahmen, Chair of Islamic Studies and Professor of International Relations“Islam vs. Secularism in Europe” May 11, 2010

•Rene Aubourg, assistant professor of Public Administration and director of International Programs for the Center of Public Finance Research, School of Public Affairs“The Political and Social History of Haiti” Jan. 25, 2010 “Haiti Recovery: What’s Next” Feb. 15, 2010

•Jeff Jones, Head Coach, American University Eagles“Rebuilding AU’s Basketball Program & Role of Sport in Higher Education” March 1, 2010

•Allan Lichtman, History Professor“Obama’s First Year: A Historical Perspective” Jan. 19, 2010

•Matthew Nisbet, Assistant Professor, School of Communications“Religion, Science, and the Climate Change Divide” Dec. 9, 2009

•Matthew Pascocello, Assistant Director, Office of Career and Professional Development, Washington College of Law“Public Interest Law and the Recession” Sept. 24, 2009

•Nancy Polikoff, Professor, Washington College of Law“Making it Legal: Whether or Not You Tie the Knot” Sept. 23, 2009

•Jamin “Jamie” Raskin, Professor of Law, Washington College of Law“Protestor Rights” Oct. 1, 2009“Distracted Driving: Law & Science” Dec. 9, 2009“The Politics Hour” April 16, 2010

•Joshua D. Sarnoff, Professor of the Practice of Law, Washington College of Law“Patenting Genes” June 9, 2009

•Diane Singerman, Associate Professor of Government, School of Public Affairs“Garbage Dreams,” Jan. 13, 2010

•Brenda Smith, Professor of Law, Washington College of Law“Ending Sexual Abuse in Prison,” July 6, 2009

•Katherine Stahl, Executive Director, American University Career Center

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“Perils of Unemployment Among Young People” Jan. 11, 2010•Ester Sternberg, MD, Adjunct Professor, American University“Healing Spaces” Oct. 9, 2009

•James Thurber, Director of the Center for Congressional and Presidential Studies“An Ethically Challenged Capital City” March 11, 2010“Washingtonians Remember Sen. Edward Kennedy” Aug. 26, 2009

•Bob Tobias, Director, American University’s Key Executive Leadership Programs“Grading the Government Pay System” Nov. 9, 2009

•Stephen Vladeck, Professor of Constitutional Law & Federal Jurisdiction, Washington College of Law“Suing Government Officials” Sept. 9, 2009

•Stephen Wermiel, Fellow in Law and Government, and Associate Director, Summer Institute on Law and Government, Washington College of Law“Supreme Court Preview” Sept. 30, 2009

Educational Impact

In addition to the American University students who work at WAMU 88.5 through the Federal Work Study program, WAMU 88.5 also hosts interns in various station departments. These students show a great deal of initiative in pursu-ing professional development, and WAMU 88.5 benefits greatly from their efforts year–round.

WAMU 88.5 News Interns

Amanda Bobbitt, The Key School in AnnapolisJulia Pepe, University of RichmondGinger Moored, University of VirginiaLauren Izard, VanderbiltMeredith Cavin, Rhodes CollegeNatalie Neumann, University of MontanaEllis O’Neill, Arizona StateSanaz Meshkinpour, Columbia UniversityAlex Keefe, Northwestern UniversityMari Fagel, Northwestern UniversityKelsey Snell, Northwestern UniversityTamar Hallerman, American UniversityAngelica Das, American UniversityCaitlin Huey-Burns, Georgetown UniversityElizabeth Anderson, American University Sylvia Carignan, American UniversityJonna McKone, Bowdoin CollegeSarah Ann Hughes, American University

The Kojo Nnamdi Show Interns

Sarah Gormley, Georgetown UniversityAlethea Crandell, James Madison UniversityPeter Kirchhausen, American University/University of Albany – SUNYAli Latifi, American UniversityJonathan Howard, St. Joseph’s UniversityLaura Dolbow, Vanderbilt UniversitySaron Yitbarek, University of MarylandTinbete Ermyas, Macalester College

Bluegrass Country Interns

Lukas Tillmann, American University Washington Semester programChristal Jerez, American UniversityC.J. Swanson, American UniversityIgor Gorman, Georgetown University

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WAMU 88.5 also serves as an ambassador to the international media community by hosting several international visitors throughout the year, including:

July 7, 2009 – John Holt, director of engineering and operations, andRichard Cassidy, director of content operations, met with 12 engineers and technicians from Bulgaria, Fiji, Kenya, Laos, Mongolia, Nepal, Nigeria, Senegal, Tanzania, Uganda, and the British Virgin Islands. These engineers were in Washington to take courses at the United States Telecommunications Training Institute (USTTI).

Oct. 9, 2009 – Four broadcast professionals participating in a USTTI course entitled “Amateur Radio Administration for Regulators” took a tour of the station with John Holt and Richard Cassidy.

Jan.13, 2010 – WAMU 88.5 welcomed six Russian broadcast journalists who were invited to the U.S. under the auspices of the Department of State’s International Visitor Leadership Program. JohnHolt along with program director Mark McDonald met with the group and answered their questions about local and regional news media in the United States.

March 30, 2010 – WAMU 88.5’s general manager Caryn G. Mathes met with Ms. Ramayanti, Head of Programs for Smart FM Radio, Banjarmasin, South Kalimantan, Indonesia, another participant in the State Department’s International Visitor Leadership Program.

April 6, 2010 – Dr. Norman Goodman, Chief of the Voice of America’s Indonesian Service, came to our studios with Mr. Vicky Irawan, an Indonesian Media Executivs. They met with Caryn Mathes and Mark McDonald.

We also welcomed two classes from American University’s School of Communications:

Pallavi Kumar, Assistant Professor, School of Communications, brought her undergraduate “Understanding Media” class to the station on Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2009. Mark McDonald met with the class, and groups of students viewed the live broadcast of The Kojo Nnamdi Show. Kojo and Managing Producer Diane Vogel met with Professor Kumar and her students after the show.

On March 22, 2010, John Doolittle, Associate Director of the Center for Teaching Research and Learning and an Associate Professor in the School of Communications, brought his class to our studios. News director Jim Asendio and John Holt met with the class, and answered their questions.

“i was very grateful for your letting my students visit the station this morning, and learn first-hand what public radio is about. i was so impressed at how well your team does what we are trying to teach.” – Professor John doolittle

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The Station Online

The station website, wamu.org, remains a crucial aspect of WAMU 88.5’s content services, with 24-hour streaming audio of all three channels. In addition to providing program content and information, the site is an important contact point for listeners to become members, find out more about their favorite programs, and provide feedback to station personnel.

This year, the WAMU 88.5 web team took on the task of re-designing the websites for The Kojo Nnamdi Show and The Diane Rehm Show.

In September 2009, the WAMU 88.5 web team debuted the newly redesigned kojoshow.org, and a few months later, in March 2010, the newly redesigned drshow.org.

The new sites, built on the open source content management platform Drupal, boast a variety of new features:

•A decade of topic-organized audio archives accessible through a variety of methods beyond search and casual browsing.

•An integrated audio archive player that improves the online listening experience for the thousands of fans that visit the websites each week.

•Third-party authentication system that allows visitors to the site to comment on shows by logging in via their favorite social network (e.g., Facebook, Twitter, MySpace, LinkedIn, etc.)

Social MediaWAMU 88.5 continued to engage listeners through social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter, as well as our own social media forum, The Conversation, at conversation.wamu.org.

FacebookFacebook remains the world’s largest social network, and listeners and supporters of the station regularly go there to communicate both with the station and each other. In addition to the page for the station, which has more than 2,000 fans, WAMU 88.5’s The Diane Rehm Show, The Kojo Nnamdi Show, and Hot Jazz Saturday Night each have a loyal fan base of listeners who take to the social network to further the on-air conversation.

TwitterThe Diane Rehm Show and The Kojo Nnamdi Show continued to engage their listeners on Twitter by tweeting links to upcoming programs, photos of guests, and most importantly, encouraging their followers to tweet questions and com-ments as the shows are on-air. The station now maintains six Twitter handles:

•WAMU 88.5 @wamu885•The Diane Rehm Show @drshow•The Kojo Nnamdi Show @kojoshow•The WAMU 88.5 Newsroom @wamu885news•WAMU 88.5’s Bluegrass Country @wamubluegrass•Amy Benson, Front Desk Receptionist @frontdeskamy

The ConversationThe Conversation, WAMU 88.5’s own social network, is a gathering place for listeners, producers, and reporters to share information and discuss the news. The Kojo Nnamdi Show has used The Conversation to solicit listener ques-tions and seed the discussion ahead of live broadcasts; Metro Connection has used it to get information on segments ranging from urban nature walks to Ethiopian food in the District. Both Diane Rehm and Kojo Nnamdi have conducted chats on The Conversation, drawing on-air listeners into online discussions after the show.

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Technology

Information Technology

The Information Technology department works hard throughout the year to ensure WAMU 88.5 staff is able to work effectively and efficiently day-to-day, and make sure WAMU broadcasts go smoothly and with little interruption to the main broadcast signal. Here are some of the IT highlights for FY 2010:

•Expanded data storage and backup infrastructure to support the station’s growing audio production and video production requirements and initiatives.

•Completed major upgrades to the on-air automation system servers and workstations for all three WAMU services including WAMU’s main channel, WAMU’s Bluegrass Country, and WAMU HD-3. •Updated 20 percent of the desktop and laptop computers in the station to meet the growing needs for enhanced desktop audio and video production.

•Completed the virtualization of half of all office IT servers to reduce power consumption, optimize rack space utilization, reduce future capital expenditures, and improve reliability and continuity.

•Assisted the web and social media teams with the specification, procurement, and installation of multimedia video production equipment and media archival implementation. A stream to feed WAMU to Apple iPhones was also launched during this fiscal year.

Content Operations

Content Operations was instrumental in meeting the growing demands for promotional materials for WAMU’s main channel, WAMU’s Bluegrass Country, and WAMU HD-3.

•Staffing within the unit doubled to keep up with demand.

•Unit contributed to the growth and development of the WAMU-produced The Animal House and the launch of the American University interstitial The Global Guru.

•Work began in the development of a movie review program.

•Launched on-air branding campaigns for the WAMU 88.5 news team, The Kojo Nnamdi Show, and The Animal House.

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WAMU 88.5 Funding

Development

Membership CampaignsNew and Returning Member Campaign: May 4-8, 2009In its May 4-8, 2009, new and returning member campaign, held during Morning Edition, WAMU 88.5 welcomed 1,916 new and returning members. Overall, 2,751 members donated $284,095.50 – a new record for this campaign. The station partnered with Capitol Hill Bikes, who donate a prize of two Bianchi road bikes, two professional bicycle fittings, and two bike helmets.

Fall Membership Campaign: Oct. 17-24, 2009The goal for WAMU 88.5’s fall membership campaign was $1 million. More than 10,600 listeners helped us surpass that goal, raising more than $1.2 million. The Save-A-Day campaign raised $110,000, while the Development Advisory Council and Community Council contributed more than $38,000 in member matches. One listener also won a “Trip for Two to London” offered by British Airways. WAMU’s Bluegrass Country received more than 455 gifts for $51,347, thanks in part to a $10,000 member match, and the campaign featured a drawing for a getaway at Rocky Gap Lodge and Golf Resort in Cumberland, Md.

Hi! i am visiting Washington, d.C., this week, and am really enjoying listening to The Diane Rehm Show “live” instead of on podcast. i just wanted you to know that i became a member of WAMU while listening to thursday’s show. thank you for the work you do, and i hope you continue to do for a long, long time. -Anne Houle, listener and member

Winter Membership Campaign: Feb. 13-20, 2010During WAMU 88.5’s winter membership campaign, more than 10,400 listeners helped the station by contributing more than $1.2 million, exceeding our $1 million goal by about 40 percent. Supporters donated $53,050 in member matches, which gave callers opportunities to double the impact of their gifts, and more than $113,000 through our Save-A-Day pre-campaign effort, which allowed us to end the on-air portion of the campaign one day early. One lucky listener won a “Trip for Two to London,” offered by British Airways. WAMU’s Bluegrass Country welcomed more than 400 members who contributed $36,313, and a drawing was held for a brand new Gibson Acoustic Guitar, donated by Gibson.

“during fund drives, i often hear the appeal to “give during your favorite program” – it’s a great way to show support. My dilemma is that i like them ALL, and i can neither pick one favorite program, nor can i financially support them all. My solution? i renew my membership early, promoting the save-A-day option. it’s the stress-free way to support my favorite radio station. thanks for the great variety of wonderful programming!” – Karen Kelleher, WAMU 88.5 member

WAMU 88.5/Zipcar Vehicle Donation Partnership WAMU 88.5 partnered with Zipcar and Charitable Auto Resources for the second year in a row to celebrate the month of Earth Day, April, with a special offer to those who donate their cars to WAMU 88.5: a one-year membership and $75 driving credit from Zipcar, the world’s largest car-sharing program. By month’s end, 155 vehicles were contributed.

Sustaining MembershipOver the course of the fiscal year, more than 2,000 WAMU 88.5 donors became sustaining members with recurring, monthly contributions.

EventsWAMU 88.5 presented a live performance of the popular NPR quiz show, Wait Wait…Don’t Tell Me! at the George Washington University Lisner Auditorium on May 14, 2009. A select group of WAMU 88.5 donors who gave during the

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Winter 2008 on-air membership campaign enjoyed the performance and a post-show reception with the cast at Tonic Quigley’s Pharmacy.

In the fall, 100 people took advantage of a ticket offer from WAMU 88.5 for “best seats in the house” to see the sold-out Oct. 7, 2009,performance of humorist David Sedaris at George Washington University’s Lisner Auditorium.

Also in the fall, NPR brought its Saturday stars together for NPR Without the Dignity at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center Amphitheater. WAMU 88.5 partnered with NPR to alert members of the event and where to purchase tickets. A select group of WAMU 88.5 donors who gave during the Fall 2009 on-air membership campaign enjoyed the performance and an exclusive reception and meet and greet with the cast, which included WeekendEdition host Scott Simon, Car Talk’s Ray Magliozzi, and Wait Wait…Don’t Tell Me! host Peter Sagal and official scorekeeper Carl Kasell.

Leadership CircleMore than 48,000 annual members support WAMU 88.5; of those, a special group of generous supporters choose to donate at a higher level and become part of the Leadership Circle. Members of the Leadership Circle are philanthropic investors who believe this station is a vital, quality-of-life institution worthy of their personal support. Their financial generosity enables WAMU 88.5 to expand its vision, develop programs, and employ new technologies that will better serve our community. Leadership Circle membership starts at the $1,000 level and offers unique benefits, including an annual reception to meet WAMU 88.5 hosts and producers, day sponsorships to share personal messages on air, and a private tour of the station upon request. Leadership Circle donors who choose to give at the $2,500 level enjoy additional benefits and are invited to small and intimate gatherings, WAMU Salon Series events, featuring both WAMU 88.5 and other NPR personalities.

Leadership Circle EventsOn May 29, 2009, WAMU 88.5 producer-level supporters enjoyed a Salon Series event with Kai Ryssdal, host of Marketplace, at Cheff Geoff’s, discussing “The Next American Dream: Resetting the U.S. Economy.”

From Oct. 27 – Nov. 10, 2009, nearly 120 travelers from the Washington area and across the nation joined Diane Rehm on a cruise through Egypt. The voyage began in Cairo and followed the path of the Nile deep into Upper Egypt. The trip illuminated ancient times and contemporary cultures including lectures by Egyptologists and discussions hosted by Diane Rehm. Diane and husband John Rehmalso hosted a pre-cruise reception on Oct. 1, 2009, and a post-cruise reception on Jan. 31, 2010, at their home.

On Feb. 1, 2010, WAMU 88.5 supporters at the Broadcaster-level, who contribute $5,000 or greater annually, gathered at Restaurant Matisse in D.C. for lunch with broadcast legends Carl Kassell and Diane Rehm, celebrating Carl’s career of thirty years in public radio.

Producer-level supporters engaged in a discussion on April 6, 2010, with Krista Tippett, host of Speaking of Faith and Kojo Nnamdi, host of The Kojo Nnamdi Show, featuring Krista’s most recent book, “Einstein’s God: Conversations about Science and the Human Spirit.” This Salon Series event was hosted by American University President Neil Kerwin and his wife, Ann, at their residency.

On April 29, 2010, WAMU 88.5 held its annual Leadership Circle reception at the Meridian International Center. Nearly 110 members enjoyed the opportunity to mingle with WAMU 88.5 hosts, including Diane Rehm and Kojo Nnamdi, General Manager Caryn G. Mathes, and American University President Neil Kerwin. Well Dunn Catering provided food and Calypso Organic the libations.

Carl Kassell, Peter sagal, and scott simon during NPR Without the Dignity.

Members and staff mingles during the annual Leadership Circle reception, held this year at Meridian

international Center.

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WAMU 88.5 Development Advisory CouncilWAMU 88.5 is privileged to have a committed group of appointed volunteers who embrace the call to serve and accept the responsibility to lead as members of the station’s Development Advisory Council. Members are zealous advocates for the station, enthusiastic communicators of its mission, and generous financial supporters who play an integral role in leadership fund-raising activities.

FY 2010 Development Advisory Board MembersRichard D. Kaufmann, ChairVictoria Zuckerman, Immediate Past ChairClifford BrodyDale Clayton MorrisonRaymond GustiniDr. William R. LeahyViriginia A. McArthurDonal O’ConnellPhillip Wakelyn, Ph.D.Kathy Wiseman

FY 2010 Foundation and other GrantsAnonymous (5)Armstrong Family Charitable Foundation Fund of the San Antonio Area FoundationThe Austin Foundation, IncThe Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private non-profit corporation funded by the American people to help support diverse and innovative non-commercial programmingWilliam M. and Linda R. Dietel Philanthropic Fund at the Northern Piedmont Community FoundationEvergreen FundHarman Family FoundationHorwitz Family FundMorse & Betty Johnson Family FoundationS. Kann Sons Company Foundation, Inc. The Kiplinger FoundationThe Daryl Klonoff TrustThe Edith & Herbert Lehman FoundationThe Marlot FoundationThe Reed Foundation, Inc.Catherine B. Reynolds FoundationThe Rockefeller Foundation through WNYCH. Rubenstein Family Charitable FoundationSagalyn Family FundMesa Fund of Tides Foundation, on the recommendation of Mr. Charles Savitt & Ms. Catherine ConoverWilliam J. & Sally R. Siegel Foundation, Ltd.Esther Simon Charitable TrustSunrise FoundationThe Wallace Genetic FoundationThe Abraham and Virginia Weiss Charitable Trust, Amy and Marc MeadowsWJS Foundation, Inc.World Bank Community Connections Fund

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Individual Major Donors Individuals who have given $1,000 or more to WAMU 88.5 during the fiscal year ending April 30, 2010:

Visionary Level ($25,000 or greater)Emily & Antoine van AgtmaelVictoria P. & Roger W. Sant

Director Level ($10,000 – $24,999.99)Patricia & Thomas KennedyJames V. KimseyEstate of Lee LesserMarsha & Alan PallerPatricia Stonesifer & Michael KinsleyChandler M. Tagliabue & Paul J. Tagliabue

Broadcaster Level ($5,000 – $9,999.99)Anonymous (1)Katherine & David BradleyBeverly B. DenboRenée & John GrishamJune R. HechingerThomas S. Kahn & Susanna Schwartz-SanchezBetsy K. KarelRichard & Barbara KaufmannB. Thomas MansbachVirginia A. McArthurStacy E. PalmerHeidi Stock & Frank LapradeGrace & Chapman Taylor

Producer Level ($2,500 – $4,999.99)Anonymous (5)Robert C. & Barbara MusserDelphine & Charlie J. PeckJane Petit-MooreJackie L. PletcherAlice M. Rivlin & Sidney G. WinterDeanne H. SharlinKathleen StrouseFisseha Tekle-WoldHelen R. TothJudith & Linden WelchIrene & Alan WurtzelEllen & Bernard Young

Patron Level ($1,000 – $2,499.99)Anonymous (22)Anita and Kenneth L. AdamsSusan W. Agger & Richard D. BudsonDeanna S. & Charles T. Akre, Jr.Beth Allaben & Matt ChambersAnn & David W. AllenJodie T. & George V. Allen, Jr.B. Jennine Anderson & Henry E. Cole Catherine L. & William L. AndersonJane & Stephen M. Anderson

Susan W. AskewEllen AtwellDonald G. & Rosemary AveryMary B. BaileyCheryl & Orrin O. BairdBarbara H. Bares & Marc F. Efron Ruth B. BarriereMary & Alexander BarthEllen BeanElizabeth R. BensonBaroline & Richard BieniaJune Blalock & Robert C. JambouJean R. BowerFlavil T. & Alan S. BoydDavid W. Briggs & John F. BentonClifford L. BrodyBonnie & Jere Broh-KahnRichard BrundageJulie S. & Dennis BrunsWilson W. BryanAlexandra BurnsHeather L. BurnsMary Beth & David BusbyMartha E. ByersSandra & Paul ByrneMary M. Cabriele & David S. HudsonDonna M. CallejonBeth M. CampbellCarol A. CampbellTara CampbellMichael & Kristina CaplinAbbie S. CarlinerCharles & Kathleen CarlsonAmy E. Carroll Esq.Marian J. Cassette-ScullyJoan R. ChallinorJay W. & Heidi A. CheskyVirginia G. ChewMunsok ChongSylvia ClarkRobin ClarkeMargie Clarkson & James HumphreysAllison B. & Charles H. ClevelandLeslie & Andrew CockburnB. Jennie Anderson & Henry E. ColeGarrett V. ColemanRuth Ann ComptonDavid N. Cook & Ann Thompson CookEllen & Jackson CoppleyMarjorie W. & Curtis M. CowardDavid C. CraneNancy CrismanAnne Cross

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Amanda Currie-RobinsonJanet K. DaleTom & Linda DaschleMartha Bridge Denckla, M.D.Gregory J. DennisDaniel & Judith DeutschBrenda DixonDavid & Benjamin DonovanHannah K. DowellDorothy L. DuBoisAmy Dunbar & Ted HesterSandra L. DunsmoreTheresa M. & Louis H. DupartJean H. DurfeeSuzanne DuvalSharon K. & Robert A. EdwardsDebra EkmanNancy & Fuad El-HibriDeborah D. EllsworthCatherine B. ElwellPatricia H. & Charles H. EmichKashiyo Enokido & Thomas Crouse, Jr.Patricia L. EsslingerSusan R. EthertonRobert E. & Carolyn W. FalbElinor K. FarquharJudith & Stanley FederKaren W. & John H. FergusonMichael FilesAri FingerothNina M. FiteRussell J. FlemmingNancy Folger & Sidney WerkmanJean M. & Gregory C. FraneAnn & Tom FriedmanAlan & Royce FriedmanSimon A. FritzlanDenise FurstSusan GageNavroz GandhiMichael J. & Kathleen GearyMark GermannBlair W. & Eugene T. GianniniWalter R. Gillette III & Carol-Lynn ClatterbuckRobert L. GlassKimberly S. GodwinWendy M. GoldbergHelen M. GoldeAndy GoldsteinAmelia A. GomezVeronica Gomez-LoboJamie S. GorelickDonald E. GrahamJudith B. GreenSherry L. & Neil A. GreenSylvia Greenberg

Helene GuttmanBonnie & Alan HammerschlagJulie and John HamreCurtis W. HarpoldJoyce T. & Henry J. HarrisCatharine A. HartzenbuschFrederic HarwoodTerrie V. & James M. HauckJeffrey HayesFaye R. & Alan S. HegburgElizabeth R. Hilder & William R. SmithBart HillKaren Hill & John BathLeslie Hill & Dennis CarrollVictoria Hill & Elizabeth CarlMarie & William B. HoffmanElisabeth N. & Frederick S. Holmes, Jr.Cynthia A. & Roland A. HooverIsabelle C. & John E. HopkinsonMary A. HortonSally Ann HostetlerJoe & Embry HowellEdward & Lois HowlinAnn & Thomas Humphrey Jodi L. JacobsonPraveen JeyarajahCarol & Michael JosephJ.W. KaempferDeborah A. Kahn & Harris N. MillerFlorence A. KaltovichBenita J. & Walter J. KaplanLorrie K. & Robert N. KaplanJanet KatowitzPatricia E. KauffmanAllen L. Keiswetter & Gerta Pfeifer KeiswetterSean KelleyMary Kennedy & Gerald FisherGladys KesslerPatricia A. King & Roger W. WilkinsAustin H. KiplingerNancy KlainWilliam M. Knarr, Jr.Marianna I. Knight & Samuel H. HumesJerry KnollStella Koch & David KinneySusan KochAnn KolkerBeth M. KramerPhiline R. LachmanJane Lang & Paul SprengerChuck LapineWilliam R. & Christine M. LeahyRuth & Lasalle Leffall, Jr. Dawn & Marten LeijonMark & Carol LevinIrene E. & Gary M. Lewandowski

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Rona & Seth LeymanJudith Lichtenberg & David LubanSonja C. & John W. Lightbody, Jr.Janice R. & Gary E. LongT. Michael LoudenEllen J. & Roman R. LuxMolly C. LynchKent W. Lynn & Gregory S. ThomasMary Lynn & Nathan KotzJenifer & Marc MaddenMary Jane Maddox & James DresserJoanna W. MaguireMary Ann MahoneySuresh MallikaarjunForbes E. & Sara E. ManerLinda I. Marks & Rafael V. LopezJane S. & Arthur K. MasonCaryn G. MathesCathy M. MattaxBR McCaffrey Associations, LLCHarriet McGuireBeverly E. McKeeRaymond R. & Nancy J. McKinleySarah & Grey McLeanKatherine G. McLeodBruce W. McNamerCarol McNeely & Arnold SpitzenDuncan L. McveyAndrea MeditchSarah W. MeyersTerry L. Michell & William DodgeLinda B. MillerMichael MinervaPamela M. & Robert N. MirelsonScott MitchellChristy & Michael MoberlyEstate of Rachel Ann MoldoverMarcos J. MontesDale Clayton-Morrison & Kent MorrisonHariton MoschonasBarbara A. MowatGwendolyn E. & R. Clarke Nash, Jr.Alice & Dan NicolsonElizabeth J. NorcrossNonna NotoPaul D. O’Brien & Susanne OwensPam & Rich O’BryantDonal O’Connell & Kathy SierraKathryn O’TooleDavid OttawayNancy S. PallesenSusan M. PattersonTed and Jim PedasMary Louise PeeryChristopher PerdueKathryn L. Pettit

Shari L. & Charles P. PfleegerKate H. Phillips ConnollyShirley F. & W. DeVier PiersonNorma PikeGeraldine Fogel PilzerMelanie T. & Marvin D. PinkertAnne L. PlantAndrew L. & Sandra PollnerSuzanne M. PowersCara PulleySenta & Al RaizenVidya K. & Tonse N.K. RajuMaureen A. RaleyHenrietta K. & James G. RandolphMiki Rankin & Mark RinconSusan & Gregory RauschRoger H. Reeves & Ruth H. Lammert-ReevesDiane & John RehmJack ReidhillMary Reilly & Paul BrophyMary Jo & Dennis ReimerJanet W. & Nelson L. Reinsch, Jr.Virginia RenoDr. F. Turner Reuter & Nancy B. ReuterMillard L. Rice & Joan D. ColeyJohn I. & Peggy RichardsonAlice L. & Peter L. RitchesonCelia A. & Stephen E. RoadyEilene J. & James L. RobbSteve & Cokie RobertsMarda Robillard & Patrick TribeMaggie & Larry RoffeeMary Ellen & David RogersWilliam B. & Sandy B. RogersJoanne M. & Elliott D. Roosevelt, Jr.Sara RosenbaumJames S. & Marcia B. RosenheimEd & Pam RosenthalMolly N. RossBarbara A. RowenRoberta RudnickElizabeth SachsCarol Sadler & Steve GeimannStefanie SanfordBarbara Sarshik & Andrew PikeAubrey L. SarvisDiane Sauter, M.D.Anne H. SavageJulia W. & James M. SchaefferJean Schiro-Zavela & Vance ZavelaChristina M. SchreinerJordanna SchultzMarsha ScottSteven M. ShafranMartha & Joseph M. ShannonMargaret E. Sheer

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Katrin SiegDavid M. Silberman & Claire J. EngersMaxine & Dan SingerCarol Ann & Scott SmallwoodSusan Zox Smith & Hendrick SmithMaria Petschek SmithMimi J. & Paul J. SpielbergNancy E. StanleyMark StencelGeorge Stevens, Jr.Susan L. StillmanSharon S. Stoliaroff & John I. Stewart, Jr.Barbara & Howard D. StoweMargaret Sulvetta & Mark MillerRosemary M. & Mark D. SumpDeborah TannenBruce N. TanzerDavid & Charlotte TaylorRobert & Bonnie S. TempleMaryellen TrautmanSamuel D. TurnerJoe UrbanoChristine & Robert Van KirkNicole & Brian VannBill & Dru VodraCharles M. WaespyBarbara L. Wagner & David B. LindemanPhilip J. Wakelyn, PhD & Ms. Suzanne DeFrancisMallory & Diana WalkerKim N. Wallace & Robin E. VinkDebra J. WarnerJesse L. & Classis M. WatersMatthew S. & Marjorie H. WatsonPatricia WattEdward WeadonDr. Ray R. WeilRobert A. WeinbergerMarvin F. WeissbergSuzanna and John WelchHeijia & Willis WheelerLeslie WheelockRae WhiteWilliam WhiteRobin & Tappan WilderCraig WilsonGlenna B. Winnie & Jeffrey A. CooperKenneth & Dottie WoodcockTom & Cathie WoteckiKathleen & Linton WrayJessica R. & Stephen P. ZdraveckyVictoria & Harvey Zuckerman

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Corporate Underwriting

WAMU 88.5’s generous corporate underwriters contribute approximately 50 percent of the station’s operating budget. This corporate support helps secure the resources necessary for WAMU 88.5 to advance its commitment to provide quality radio programming and to maintain its position as one of the nation’s premiere public broadcasting institutions.

FY10 proved to be another banner year for the WAMU 88.5 corporate underwriting department; national sales excelled $2 million, and local underwriting efforts resulted in a sizeable net gain. Overall, gross corporate revenue grew to more than $9 million. Also, WAMU’s Bluegrass Country underwriting initiatives continued to deliver steady incomes.

List of WAMU 88.5 Underwriters for FY 2010

20th Century FoxAU School of Public AffairsAU Washington College of lawAAMCAcademy of Educational DevelopmentAEG LiveAFI Silver TheatreAgisAid for AfricaAir. Owners & PilotsAll Souls ChurchAlliance for JusticeAllstateAltarum InstituteAmerican Clean Skies FoundationAmerican Federation of Government EmployeesAmerican Federation of TeachersAmerican LegacyAmerican Natural GasAmerican UniversityAU School of CommunicationsAnnual ReviewsApparitionAPTAArena StageArnold DCArt of Living FoundationAT&T BusinessAtlas Performing Arts CenterAugusta Heritage CenterAvalere HealthAxiom LawBaltimore Animal RescueBSO at StrathmoreSanju K. Bansal FoundationBechtel CorporationBethesda MagazineBlack Rock Center for the ArtsBluegrass in the BlueridgeBluegrass UnlimitedBNSFBoeingBooz Allen HamiltonBroadband for AmericaBroadway Across America

Business Round TableCadbury/TridentCampaign for America’s WildernessCandlewick PressCantate Chamber SingersCapital OneCapital TailsCarnegie HallCasey Trees Endowment FundC-BIZCDWGCertified Financial PlannersChampagne BureauChef Geoff’sChevron TexacoChicago School of PsychologyChronicle of PhilanthropyClarice Smith Performing Arts CenterCollege Savings Plan of MarylandColumbia Lighthouse for the BlindComcast EastCommunity Foundation NCRConcord RecordsConnelly School – The Holy ChildConstellation EnergyConstellation TheatreCEAConsumer’s UnionContemporary American Theatre FestivalConvioCorcoran Gallery of ArtCornell UniversityCrown BooksCrystal City Business Improvement DistrictCSCCTIADakshinaDarden CollegeDBA Capital AlertDelcorDelegation of the European UnionDelta DentalDuke UniversityElan PharmaceuticalsEmbassy Condos

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Embassy of the Republic of GermanyEmerson Preparatory SchoolEnergy Star Northern VAEnvironmental Film FestivalEnvironmental Fund for MDEP HenryEurovision Americas, IncFX TelevisionFairfax Symphony OrchestraFamilies USAFamily Online Safety InstituteFather Martin’s AshleyFayette County Chamber of CommerceFederal Aviation AdministrationFidelity InvestmentsFinnemecanicaFINRAFirst 5 Years FundFocus FeaturesFolger Shakespeare LibraryFord’s TheatreFour Winds Performing Arts CenterFox TelevisionFree PressFreestyle ReleasingFriends of Chesapeake GatewaysGay Men’s ChorusGeicoGeneral Dynamics Information TechnologyGeorge mason University School of Public PolicyGeorge Mason University CHSSGeorgetown UniversityGibson Family of BrandsGlobal ImpactGlobal Nutritional Research, LLCGoogle IncGRACEGrahamFestGraves Mountain Festival of MusicGreater Houston Convention & Visitors BureauGreater Philadelphia TourismGrosolarGTSIGuerra Deberry CoodyGWU – Lisner AuditoriumHachette Book GroupHadji Oriental RugsHampshire Parks & RecreationHarper Collins – 1865Harper OneHealthy Dog LLCHigher AchievementHillwood Museum & GardenHodgson ConsultingHome by Marilynne RobinsonHonda Government Services

Hook Book EventsHoughton MifflinHouse of Musical TraditionHumanaIMPIBMIEEE-USAImagination StageInstitute of Musical TraditionsIntel CorporationInterActionInt’l Bluegrass Music MuseumInt’l Animal FundIONA Senior ServicesJames Madison’s MontpelierJHU – Carey Business SchoolJohn F. Kennedy CenterJohn Hopkins UniversityKaiser Health PlanKatherine NevilleKenan Flagler Business SchoolKnoph Doubleday Publishing GroupKRAFT PromotionsLegal SeafoodsLeukemia/Lymphoma FoundationLife Part twoLionsgateLive NationLive Nation BGCLivescribeLogmeinLong Branch Historic HouseLoyola CollegeLUC MediaLucketts BluegrassLuckett’s Community Center Advisory BoardLung Cancer AllianceMarian Koshland MuseumMark’s Counseling AssociatesMartinsburg Berkley CCVBMaryland Department of Housing & CommunityMaryland MountainsideMaryland Public TVMaryland Renaissance FestivalMarymount UniversityMaximusMcintire School of Commerce, University of VAAlden TheaterMD Hall for the Creative ArtsMerlefestMESALIMexican Cultural InstituteMicrosoftMind & Life InstituteMiriam’s KitchenMoment Magazine

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MonsantoMontgomery County Hazardous Waste ProgramMontgomery parks, M-NCPPCMontpelier Arts CenterMoroccan American CenterMountain State UniversityMS OSG Non RetainMulti media Services Corp.Music Box FilmsNational AquariumNat’l Assoc. of BroadcastersNat’l Assoc. of Children’s HospitalsNational Association of CountiesNational Council for the Traditional ArtsNational geographic LiveNational Geographic MuseumNational Museum of Women in the ArtsNational Portrait GalleryNational TheatreNavigation ArtsNCQANew Life Community, LLCNew Vision Engineering GroupNissan North AmericaNixon Peabody LLPNorthern VA Community CollegeNorthern Virginians for Peace and JusticeNorthrop GrummanNortonNorwegian EmbassyNovaDog MagazineNPower Greater DC RegionNuclear Energy InstituteOgilvy Public Relations WorldwideOld World IndustriesOlney Theatre CenterOPB-In HouseOshKosh TruckingOtsuka America PharmaceuticalsPark Potomac PlacePartnership Drug FreePartnership for PreventionPatuxent MusicPCRMPeace CorpsPen/Faulkner FoundationPERC PropanePeterson InstitutePhysician Hospitals of AmericaPineapple Alley CateringPNC BankPolitics & Prose WashingtonPopulation Reference BureauPotomac Eagle Scenic RailroadPotomac Hunt RacesPotomac School

Premier Inc.Primatics FinancialPutnam’s SonsRaben GroupRandom HouseRasa DCReader’s DigestRedefine ChristmasRehoboth Beach Film FestivalREIRelay HealthResetReston MusicRiver ExpeditionsRobert H. Smith School of BusinessRocky Gap ResortRomano’s Macaroni grillRound House TheatreRTI InternationalRural RhythmRuth’s ChrisSapientSentara Potomac HospitalShelden StudiosShiftboardShooshan CompanySiemensSimon & SchusterSmartPowerSmithsonian American Art MuseumSnow Time Inc.Solar & Wind ExpoSony PicturesSony Pictures ClassicsSpectrum Systems IncSt. Anselm’s Abbey SchoolSt. Mary’s CountyStory Island EntertainmentStrathmoreStudio TheatreSummit EntertainmentSuntrustSynetic TheaterSyracuse UniversityTai SophiaTakoma Park Folk FestivalTeleworkTetra tech IncThe Art LeagueThe Asia FoundationThe Barrie SchoolThe Catholic University of AmericaThe Choral Arts Society of WashingtonThe Conservation FundThe Corn Farmers CoalitionThe Economist

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The Endocrine SocietyThe ExaminerThe Fetzer InstituteThe Gaylord NationalThe George Washington UniversityThe Goethe InstituteThe healthy Back StoreThe HomesteadThe Hope Now AllianceThe Institute of Legal ReformThe Kiplinger FoundationThe Living Proof ProjectThe Mayatech CorporationThe National GeographicThe OnionThe Pearson FoundationThe Phillips CollectionThe Screwtape LettersThe Shakespeare TheatreThe Tennis ChannelThe UPS StoreThe Washington BladeThe Washington ChorusThe Washington City PaperThe Washington ExaminerThe Washington RevelsThe Writer’s CenterTheater J.TIAA-CREFTrader Joe’sTraditional MedicineTrimpin: The Sound of InventionTurtle MountainUDCUMBCUNICAUniformed Service UniversityUnited HealthcareUnited Mileage PlusUnited TechnologiesUniv. of PhoenixUniversal ConsultingUniversal Music GroupUniversity of MarylandUS Chamber of CommerceVanguard RecordsVintage BooksVintage Virginia Wine FestivalVirginia TechVISAVisArts CenterWashington BalletWashington Business JournalWashington Craft ShowWashington DC Jewish Community CenterWashington Jewish Film Festival

Washington Metropolitan Area TransportWashington National CathedralWashington National OperaWashington ParentWashington Performing Arts CenterWashington Rug GalleryWashington Teacher’s UnionWell Dunn CateringWhite House Historical Assoc.WHUTWillow Street YogaWilmington Winter Bluegrass FestivalWitt Mares, PLCWolf Trap FoundationWomen’s Surgery CenterWooly Mammoth TheatreWorld Folk Music Assoc.Yale School of managementYale UniversityYour Gog’s Best FriendZuckerman Spaeder

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AU Board of Trustees, FY 2010

Gary M. Abramson, Chairman of the BoardJeffrey A. Sine, Vice Chair of the BoardGina F. AdamsStephanie M. Bennett-SmithRichard BeyerPatrick ButlerEdward R. CarrJack C. CassellGary D. CohnPamela M. DeeseDavid R. DrobisMarc N. DuberHani M.S. FarsiC.A. Daniel GasbyThomas A. Gottschalk Gisela B. HubermanC. Nicholas Keating Jr.Margery KrausGerald Bruce LeeCharles H. LydeckerRobyn Rafferty MathiasAlan L. MeltzerRegina L. MuehlhauserArthur J. Rothkopf Peter L. ScherMark L. Schneider Neal A. Sharma

EX-OFFICIO TRUSTEESJerome King Del PinoCornelius M. KerwinJohn R. Schol

FACULTY TRUSTEESLeigh RiddickVirginia (Lyn) Stallings

STUDENT TRUSTEERonald L. Frey

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Nikia D. AndrewsDoris AnismanErica R. AntonelliJames R. AsendioBonnie J. AuslanderSandra S. BakerRobert BambergerShannon L. BarrIvan BasauriSabri J. Ben-AchourAmy E. BensonRebecca S. BerlinJoseph A. BermanTraci D. BentancourtJamila M. BeyRebecca E. BlattWhitney BoggsDeborah A. BollingTara N. BoylePat BroganPatricia M. BrownMatthew A. BushLeslie E. ByfordAlicia M. CaramenicoKavitha J. CardozaRichard CassidyCharles A. ChadwickJonathan N. CharryVirginia J. ClaimontLois Gardiner ClarkMary E. CliffAnne P. CoddintonHolley CoilCameron K. CookJoelle CostelloDenise CoutureJason J. CunninghamTracis M. CuthbertHeather M. DannenfelserRay DavisLee Michael DemseyVictoria E. DiazDesmond P. DongahueCatherine M. DuchampKelsea E. EdgerlyTamara N. EdgertonSusan S. FarhaNancy J. FeldmanFred FiskeGregory FitzpatrickJoseph J. FlowersShaun M. FlynnJessica E. ForresStuart W. FosterElliot FrancisCrista L. FriediDavid M. FurstAnabel L. GenevitzJoseph P. GillWalter R. GilletteNanci Gius

Full and Part Time Staff, FY 2010

Candace T. GnahouiKatherine B. GoldgeierJessica E. GouldPeter E. GranitzJane C. GranvilleSebastian M. GreenAntonia G. GudnadottirLauren M. GulleyAndrew K. GunnHaithem HammadHarris S. HandwerkerCaroline J. HanlonAnthony V. HayesAnne Slattery HealyGary A. HendersonAmy I. HendrickJeanine HerstJennifer C. HittDoreen N. HodgeLettie M. HolmanJohn M. HoltAndrew R. HornLucile Norman HornLisa K. HowardPatrice Antonette JacksonAnthony T. JaffeeMichelle K. JaffeeChristal JerezKeosha F. JohnsonSteven L. KareshStephanie Elaine KayeMargo Karen KellyAsma KhalidHannah S. KimHubery G. KingAlissa KirbyDavid KlattGeraldine M. KontosAntje KuchenbeckerRachel H. LevitinSamuel M. LitzingerMax LorenzenDoreen N. HodgeJames Patrick MaddenMichael F. MartinezCaryn G. MathesLisa McCartyMelanie L. McCartyMerissa C. McCawMatthew McCleskeyShannon M. McConnellMark McDonaldElizabeth L. McMahonDon Michael H. MendozaLeah Z. MenzerFarley MillerMaria MisraStacy A. MitchellPatricia A. MoweryKaren Alice MunsonSusan C. Nabors

Berta NajeraPier A. NazarethCarey NeedhamNatalie T. NeumannKara Lynn NicholsJason M. NovakEkene I. OkobiJames H. ParksRex O.M. PaulGregory PeppersMinh N. PhungMichael L. PopeKellen M. QuigleyMana RabieeSean RameswaramWilliam J. RedlinJames T. ReederDiana A. RehmMichael S. ReidEric J. RiegerNancy RobertsonMarcus RosenbaumLinda P. SaundersTobey I. SchreinerLaurene A. SchrenkIngalisa SchrobsdorffDavid B. SchultzDeepak G. ShahaniKate SheehyRebecca A. SheirVirendra N. SilvaSelena Simmons-DuffinJonathan Paul SmithRichard SpottswoodErin E. StamperMindy N. SteinmanAnne K. StopperMeymo Lyons SturgesKaren G. SummersBrendan C. SweeneyKrisina S. TaborAndrea F. TravisAllyson TurnerMary Sue TwohyAriel C. ValdezDiane L. VogelEd WalkerJerad B. WalkerTheresa A. WalkerAnthony William WashingtonBobby WebsterGary WeitzmanAndrew J. WelchKelsey E. WhiteTrevor J. WhitneySteven A. WilliamsJonathan R. WilsonJamye N. YoungAshley ZielinskiAaron C. ZinckLauren E. Zumpano

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