ANNUAL REPORT FY 2012 a Letter from WAMU 88.5 General Manager, Caryn G

ANNUAL REPORT FY 2012 A Letter from WAMU 88.5 General Manager, Caryn G. Mathes

This past year was a celebratory one, marked by the news WAMU 88.5 also made powerful contributions to Global that WAMU 88.5 has become the most listened to radio Perspectives, the BBC’s international documentary station in the D.C. metro area. That accomplishment program featuring radio stations around the world. was followed by another exciting announcement: Our IT, engineering, and digital media teams played American University will move the station to a new a critical role in our successes by broadening our home in 2013. terrestrial radio coverage and the ease—and depth— How fitting that these accomplishments unfolded with which we take our programming to ever-changing, during a year when we marked an important milestone: ever-improving mobile platforms. 50 years on the air. More than 500 supporters turned out for a gala celebration at the National Building Museum Our commitment to engage and connect our community in October to mark our half-century anniversary. remained unflinching this past year. If anything, we redoubled efforts to demonstrate the powerful impact Arbitron’s Winter 2012 Survey*, which measured that comes from examining national issues through a average weekly listening from January 5 through March local lens. We are proud of the results. 28, showed WAMU 88.5 moving into the No. 1 spot for - Our nine-part “American Graduate” series examined the first time in station history. Subsequent surveys the high school dropout crisis in the District of Colum- confirmed the station’s leadership position, upholding bia, looking at the ramifications for the students who our vision to become for our listeners the most respected fail to graduate, for the communities where they live, and trusted voice in traditional radio and emerging and for the United States in a globalized economy. media. - Our District reporter covering local politics showed That new distinction owes much to our listeners and to there is still a place for good old-fashioned investigative our donors, whose loyalty and generosity allow us to reporting, as he meticulously waded through campaign pursue smart and relevant programming. The move to records and other sources to bring to light a D.C. campaign No. 1 also pays tribute to our tenacious news team and finance scandal. our fearless show hosts. - With its series on unemployment in the District, Our flagship programming posted strong results DCentric, our blog focused on race and class in the in FY 2012. The Diane Rehm Show attracted the nation’s capital, proved that a blog’s narrow platform highest audience among NPR-distributed talk shows, can resonate in a larger news space. airing on 164 public broadcast stations and 68 HD stations. The Kojo Nnamdi Show continued to serve as - Coastal Connection provided critical on-the-ground a catalyst for far-reaching local and regional discussion, and by-the-minute coverage of Hurricane Irene as it even crossing to the other side of the globe—thanks to roared up the coast. technology—with Joined by War: Afghanistan 10 Years American University’s decision to buy and renovate a Later. That special production connected audiences in the District of Columbia and in Afghanistan for a building to provide a new home for WAMU 88.5 and remarkable town hall discussion. WAMU’s Bluegrass Country opens the way for us to build on this year’s momentum with new energy WAMU’s Bluegrass Country added two new locally and resources. We thank our listeners and donors produced shows, even as it expanded its coverage for the confidence they placed in WAMU in FY 2012 and boosted its listenership, and WAMU HD2 saw its and look forward to engaging our community audience grow for the third year in a row. The Animal in new and creative ways—on all our media platforms House became a listener magnet in Saturday’s noon —going forward. *Winter 2012 Arbitron PPM, Washington, to 1 p.m. slot, nearly doubling its audience, and Metro DC Metro, P6+, Mon-Sun 6a-Mid Connection dominated its time slot, too. Latitudes marked its first anniversary with a strong lineup of stories around global themes, from energy to how children play.

WAMU 88.5 American University Radio 2 Table of Contents

TIMELINE OF STATION HIGHLIGHTS 04

THE STATION ON-AIR 06 Audience Update 06 Programming Highlights 07 WAMU 88.5 Shows 09 WAMU 88.5 News & DCentric 17 WAMU’s Bluegrass Country 19

A VOICE FOR THE COMMUNITY 21 The Community Minute 21 The Community Council 22 Community Dialogues 23 Community Partnerships 24 Educational Impact 25 WAMU 88.5 Volunteers 27

THE STATION ONLINE 28

TECHNOLOGY 29 Information Technology Engineering

WAMU 88.5 FUNDING 30 Development 30 Corporate Underwriting 42

AU BOARD OF TRUSTEES, FY2012 45

WAMU 88.5 EMPLOYEES, FY2012 47

WAMU 88.5 American University Radio 3 Caryn G. Mathes congratulates the founders of WAMU 88.5 at the station’s 50th anniversary gala at the National Building Museum.

Timeline of Station Highlights

June 6, 2011 September 16, 2011 WAMU 88.5 News received four awards from the WAMU’s Bluegrass Country moved its antenna to Chesapeake Associated Press Broadcasters Associa- Bethesda, Md., improving reception for 105.5 FM tion (CAPBA). listeners and allowing the station to reach a potential terrestrial radio audience of more than 2 million June 25, 2011 people. The Kojo Nnamdi Show received second place for the Best Call-in Program from the Public Radio News September 27, 2011 Directors, Inc. for two programs focusing on Maryland’s Legendary Washington broadcaster and WAMU 88.5 wiretapping laws. commentator Fred Fiske signed off the airwaves after 64 years on air in Washington and more than July 29, 2011 30 years at WAMU. Metro Connection received a 2010 PASS Award from the National Council on Crime and Delinquency for September 29, 2011 its report on inmates who serve sentences away from Katy Daley, host of The Katy Daley Show on WAMU their families. Bluegrass Country, was named Bluegrass Broadcaster of the Year by the International Bluegrass Music September 4, 2011 Association. Caryn G. Mathes, WAMU 88.5’s general manager, was elected to a three-year term on the NPR Board October 29, 2011 of Directors. WAMU 88.5 celebrated its 50th anniversary with a black-tie gala honoring voices from the station’s September 6, 2011 past and present. WAMU 88.5 launched a redesigned wamu.org, featuring easier navigation, expanded listening options, November 19, 2011 and improved integration of multimedia content and WAMU 88.5’s Metro Connection and the DC Public social media tools. Library began “Door to Door,” a multimedia project documenting the history of District of Columbia September 8, 2011 neighborhoods. The Kojo Nnamdi Show partnered with America Abroad Media for Joined By War: Afghanistan 10 Years Later, December 12, 2011 the third in a series of town hall discussions Longtime Washington traffic reporter Jerry Edwards between audiences in Washington, D.C., and Kabul, returned to WAMU 88.5 as the station’s morning Afghanistan. traffic reporter.

WAMU 88.5 American University Radio 4 Actors from Lean and Hungry Theater perform Shakespeare’s The Tempest in the WAMU’s studios.

Two residents of the Barry Farms neighborhood in Washington, D.C., featured on Metro Connection’s “Door-to-Door” segment.

January 2, 2012 The Kojo Nnamdi Show received a Gracie Award® for WAMU’s Bluegrass Country revamped its schedule the program “The Tech Sector and the Glass Ceiling.” to add two new local programs: The Bob Webster Show and The Chris Teskey Show. March 15, 2012 January 24, 2012 WAMU’s Bluegrass Country began broadcasting from 93.5 FM to listeners in Frederick and Hagerstown, Md. WAMU 88.5 launched American Graduate, a special nine-part series examining the high school dropout March 21, 2012 crisis in the nation’s capital. The Education Writers Association awarded WAMU 88.5 News a first-place award for education reporting. February 2, 2012 American University announced it would purchase April 13, 2012 and renovate a building at 4401 Connecticut Ave., NW, WAMU 88.5 News received two Regional Edward R. to house WAMU 88.5 and WAMU’s Bluegrass Country Murrow Awards for outstanding local reporting from beginning in 2013. the Radio Television Digital News Association.

February 20, 2012 April 29, 2012 WAMU 88.5 News joined American Public Media’s WAMU 88.5 was ranked the No. 1 radio station in Public Insight Network of citizen sources for news Washington, D.C., a first in the station’s history. The stories. station posted a 7.5 share of audience in Arbitron’s March 4, 2012 Winter 2012 Survey. WAMU 88.5 and Lean & Hungry Theater partnered to present the live-to-air broadcast adaptation of Shakespeare’s The Tempest. March 5, 2012

WAMU 88.5 American University Radio 5 Audience Update

WAMU 88.5 continues in its mission to provide content Audience to WAMU HD2 Bluegrass Country has every day that engages and educates our diverse marked upward growth for three years, culminating community on a local, national, and global level. In in 22,500 listeners in Fall 2011. providing this public service to the Washington- All data comes from Fall 2011 and Winter 2012 Baltimore metropolitan area, the Eastern Shore, and Arbitron PPM, Washington, DC Metro, P6+, Monday- beyond, our mission is to remain the standard for Sunday 6a-Mid and Monday-Friday 6a-10am. lifelong learning through civil discourse, in-depth news, and compelling entertainment. WAMU is committed to multimedia, multi-platform content that Streaming Statistics FOR WAMU puts an enhanced focus on the local community. We and WAMU HD2 Bluegrass Country promise to be wherever our listeners are, extending the WAMU brand and outreach on-air and online Fall 2011 via the web, mobile platforms, social networking, WAMU had 159,376 unique online streamers during blogging, and interactive citizen journalism. That Fall 2011. The average active session (AAS) was 1,310 mission has brought dramatic growth, especially in online listeners. (AAS is defined as those listeners terrestrial and HD radio, and in the accessibility of who have opened a streaming session and listened online content. for at least one minute.) WAMU’s AAS in January 2012 was 1,024, more than six times higher than 685 For the first time in station history, WAMU 88.5 other news/talk stations with an average AQH of 142. emerged as the No. 1 station in the Washington, WAMU HD2 Bluegrass Country had 26,767 unique D.C. metro area with a 7.5 share of all radio listening online listeners during the same period; the AAS was during Winter 2012 (January 5-March 28, 2012). 128 online streamers. WAMU 88.5 was also the most-listened-to radio station during morning drive time (Monday-Friday, 6 Winter 2012 a.m.-10 a.m.) with a 9.7 share of the audience. WAMU had 179,154 unique online streamers during Winter 2012. The AAS was 1,678 online listeners. Washington, D.C.-Baltimore metros are measured WAMU HD2 Bluegrass Country had 29,138 unique by Arbitron’s PPM methodology (Portable People online streamers during the same period; the AAS Meter). Radio Research Consortium (RRC) releases was 148 online listeners. the National Regional Database Report twice a year that merges PPM data with diary data from those The online audiences for both WAMU and WAMU geographies outside the metro area. The report HD2 Bluegrass Country grew from Fall 2011 to reflects listening on all WAMU platforms including: Winter 2012. WAMU’s streaming audience grew by WAMU 88.5; WAMU Stream; WAMU HD2 Bluegrass 12.4 percent while WAMU HD2 Bluegrass Country Country; WAMU HD2 Bluegrass Country Stream; grew by nearly 9 percent. WAMU HD3 Intersection; WAMU HD3 Intersection Stream, and WRAU in Ocean City, which debuted in The Diane Rehm Show fall 2010. The Diane Rehm Show attracts the highest audience Fall 2011 yielded a record audience for WAMU with among NPR-distributed talk shows, demonstrating 787,200 weekly listeners, a 2 percent increase over the robust role it plays in fostering a virtual community fall 2010 (769,000). The PPM debuted in Fall 2008, of listeners through calls, email, tweets, and Facebook and the station is on a four-year upward trend in postings. Locally, The Diane Rehm Show was the listening: second-most listened to radio program weekdays Fall 2008: 742,300 between 10 a.m. and noon in the Winter 2012 Arbitron PPM. Its Friday News Roundup was the Fall 2009: 747,300 second-most-listened-to radio program on Fridays Fall 2010: 769,000 between 10 a.m. and noon. Fall 2011: 787,200

WAMU 88.5 American University Radio 6 Programming Highlights

In FY 2012, WAMU 88.5 continued building partnerships conversation that included the personal costs of war, designed to enrich news and entertainment offerings details on life in Afghanistan today, and the continued for its growing audience. The station airs programs Taliban insurgency amid U.S. troop withdrawal. that it produces as well as programs from NPR, The program, which aired Sept. 8, 2011, was a Public Radio International (PRI), American Public collaboration between WAMU 88.5’s The Kojo Media (APM), the BBC, and other broadcasters Nnamdi Show, America Abroad Media, and Radio from around the world. Intersection, WAMU’s HD-3 Killid Afghanistan. channel, provides programming not available on the flagship channel, including extended BBC news coverage, NPR’s Talk of the Nation, and alternative Latitudes music. WAMU 88.5 continued to develop Latitudes, an hour-long radio show that takes listeners into the lives ORIGINAL of everyday people who are building constructive PROGRAMMING PARTNERSHIPS solutions to some of life’s toughest challenges. The program, which celebrated its one-year anniversary American Graduate on Feb. 16, 2012, features stories and interviews— In October 2011, WAMU 88.5 received a grant from from around the world. It is a collaborative produc- the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) to tion of the Global News Partnership, WAMU 88.5, participate in American Graduate: Let’s Make It and WUNC. Editorial partners include the Pulitzer Happen. The initiative, dedicated to raising aware- Center on Crisis Reporting and the Christian Science ness about the high school dropout crisis in the Monitor. Shows in FY 2012 included: United States, was in partnership with public media Latitudes: Energy stations WETA and WHUT. Oct. 7, 2011 For American Graduate, WAMU 88.5 News’ senior The show featured initiatives in the Middle East, the education reporter Kavitha Cardoza developed an Philippines, Burma, and South Africa. award-winning nine-part series on D.C.’s skyrocketing Latitudes: Global Catwalk dropout problem. The station also produced a series Sept. 30, 2011 of Community Minutes showcasing nonprofits that What’s stylish in the Middle East? Latitudes looked provide both educational and social interventions to at lingerie in Saudi Arabia and an up-and-coming high-risk youth. Iraqi designer, as well as suffering in the name of Members of Congress, the CPB, and listeners lauded fashion and beauty in Ghana and Turkey.

WAMU 88.5’s American Graduate coverage. Corpo- ration for Public Broadcasting CEO Patricia Harrison Latitudes: Down the Tubes described Cardoza’s work as exemplary. Sept. 23, 2011 Every year, more than a million people die from sanitation-related diseases. Latitudes looked Joined by War at ideas for improved sanitation and clean water WAMU 88.5 marked the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 around the globe. terrorist attacks with a special production: Joined by War: Afghanistan 10 Years Later. The town hall Latitudes: Play! gathering used Skype and language translators to Sept. 17, 2011 bring together people in Washington and Kabul The program explored how all around the world, to discuss the realities of life in a time of conflict. people—and children in particular—make their The audience, which included members of U.S. lives a little bit better by having fun. military families, opened a candid and wide-ranging

WAMU 88.5 American University Radio 7 Kojo Nnamdi hosts a Joined by War: Afghanistan 10 Years Later event.

Lean & Hungry Theatre Company GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE In FY 2012, WAMU 88.5 and Lean & Hungry Theater Company produced three radio adaptations of WAMU 88.5 was the U.S. partner forGlobal Perspective, Shakespeare’s works. Each one-hour production an international documentary series produced in was performed live-to-air. cooperation with broadcasters from around the world. Kojo Nnamdi hosted the broadcast for WAMU. A Midsummer Night’s Dream Other participants were BBC World Service, Australian

June 26, 2011 Broadcast Corporation, Canadian Broadcast Corpo- Set in the Prohibition era, this production recast ration, RTE (Ireland), Radio Television Hong Kong, many of Shakespeare’s classic characters as gangsters Radio New Zealand, and SAFM Radio South Africa. and molls. Most of the action took place in Notable segments in FY 2012 included: and around the Palace Hotel. The story of young lovers, vengeful mobsters and slapstick laborers Don’t Tell Me I Can’t culminated with a hilarious “play-within-a-play.” May 4, 2011 The production was performed outdoors before Friends in the Netherlands cannot afford homes, so an audience at American University’s Woods- they’ve followed a time honored Dutch tradition: Brown Amphitheater They found an empty apartment building, moved in, fixed it up, and claimed it as their own. Hamlet Oct. 30, 2011 9th and U Aired as a pre-Halloween event, this version of the April 1, 2012 play was set in plantation-era South Carolina and The spotlight is turned on the fast-changing D.C. performed in studio at WAMU 88.5. neighborhood that historically was a vibrant

intellectual, artistic, and commercial hub for African The Tempest Americans. March 4, 2012 Shakespeare went sci-fi in this version of the play, A Family Business which unfolded far across the universe on a small April 8, 2012 planet. Technology fueled the hijinks by scheming Worldwide, family-run businesses are common brothers, buffoonish butlers, young lovers, aliens, and enduring. But the model is being tested by and computers. Audience members took part in the speed of technological change—and resulting a post-production discussion, moderated by tensions between the generations. WAMU 88.5’s Kojo Nnamdi, at Wilson High School in Washington, D.C. Old School, New School April 15, 2012 The Republic of Gambia is the smallest country on the African mainland and one of its poorest. In 1997, the government introduced free primary education for all. Implementation of this policy has resulted in an education system that struggles to deal with increased enrollment.

WAMU 88.5 American University Radio 8 Diane Rehm in the WAMU studios.

WAMU 88.5 Shows

THE DIANE REHM SHOW

The Diane Rehm Show, approaching its 33rd year “When I hear the horns blow I know who it is and I on WAMU 88.5, has been recognized as the gold get ready for another great interview. Diane Rehm standard for civic engagement. Aired live five days always keeps the topic focused and holds her a week, the program brings smart conversation and guests accountable for their statements by backing civil discourse to a weekly radio audience of nearly her own views with facts. Thanks for keeping them 2.3 million listeners. At the end of FY12 the award- honest and to the point, Diane.” winning show was broadcast on 164 public broadcast - a listener stations with an additional 68 HD stations; it is also heard on NPR Worldwide, including NPR Berlin 104.1. This past year, the show’s “Constitution Today” series It can be heard via podcasts, SIRIUS/XM satellite looked at topics in the news – including redistricting, radio, cable satellite in Europe, and through its website, GPS technology, and citizenship – in the context of drshow.org. how they related to the U.S. Constitution.

The Friday News Round-Up national and international Thanks to a generous grant from Vicki and Roger Sant hours with top journalists remain among The Diane and Island Press, The Diane Rehm Show continued its Rehm Show’s most popular segments of the week. monthly Environmental Outlook segment, addressing On Monday through Thursday, the first half of the topics such as genetically modified foods, U.S. energy two-hour show tracks breaking political, economic, policy, and endangered species. medical, and scientific news. The second hour offers a mix of one-on-one interviews and panel discussions on a wide range of topics, including literature, history, music, and art.

WAMU 88.5 American University Radio 9 Dan Rather was a guest on The Diane Rehm Show in FY2012.

NOTABLE GUESTS Dan Rather, veteran journalist and managing editor and anchor of Dan Rather Reports U.S. Rep. Ron Paul (R-Texas) Robert Caro, biographer David McCullough, author and historian Alice Walker, author Ted Danson, actor and activist Geraldine Brooks, author Ann Patchett, author Gov. Deval Patrick (D-Mass.) Jane Fonda, actress, producer, activist and philanthropist U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) Former U.S. Sen. George McGovern John Hurt, actor Gov. Mitch Daniels (R-Ind.) Sheila Bair, former chair of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Jim Lehrer, executive editor, PBS NewsHour Diane Keaton, actress, director, producer and author Zbigniew Brzezinski, former national security adviser HONORS AND AWARDS to President Jimmy Carter Pat Buchanan, columnist June 3, 2011 Marilu Henner, actress Diane Rehm received the Voice Education Research Awareness Award from the Voice Foundation. Umberto Eco, author Madeleine Albright, April 19, 2012 former Secretary of State to President Bill Clinton Diane Rehm was the honored speaker at WBAA’s Bruce Riedel, public radio’s 90th Anniversary Dinner. senior foreign policy adviser David Brooks, columnist, New York Times E.J. Dionne, columnist, Washington Post David Ignatius, author and journalist Gail Collins, columnist, New York Times

WAMU 88.5 American University Radio 10 Kojo Nnamdi in the WAMU studios.

THE KOJO NNAMDI SHOW The Kojo Nnamdi Show provides listeners with deep “I have listened to your show almost every day for coverage of local and international news, including years. I wanted to thank you and your staff for such a D.C.-area politics. In FY 2012, the program once again consistently interesting show. Your broad-reaching offered opportunities for far-reaching discussion of subject matter is terrific. From food [and] architecture local, regional, and even international issues. to politics, you satisfy my desire to learn more about my world—and that is an absolutely wonderful Host Kojo Nnamdi draws interesting and provocative thing.” guests whose reflections are complemented and - listener Sara challenged by calls from listeners. The show’s regular segments, notably Tech Tuesdays, Food Wednesdays, and The Politics Hour, offer listeners the opportunity to explore topics from new angles. Special Programs - On Tech Tuesdays, The Kojo Nnamdi Show examines technology trends, relying on input from experts Joined By War in the field and assessing how technology can be The Kojo Nnamdi Show continued its partnership helpful—or a hindrance—in our individual lives. with America Abroad Media (AAM) and Radio Killid Afghanistan with a special production, Joined by War: - Food Wednesdays segments explore the role of Afghanistan 10 Years Later. On Sept. 8, 2011, residents food in our lives, from sustainable seafood to the of Washington, D.C., and Kabul, Afghanistan—aided transformation of school lunches, from local wines by translators and connected via Skype—spoke to “in vitro” meat, from how food is grown to how it candidly during a town hall discussion about the is spiced. costs of war and life in Afghanistan today. - The Politics Hour, with commentary from resident analyst Tom Sherwood, continues to be the go-to program for lively discussion of local politics, operating on the principle that politics can be fun. The show draws a Friday afternoon audience and roster of callers that includes local residents, politicians, community activists, and business leaders.

WAMU 88.5 American University Radio 11 Local food critics Tom Sietsema, Missy Frederick and Chris Shott were guests on The Kojo Nnamdi Show in FY2012.

Notable guests John Thompson Jr., NBA player, former Georgetown basketball coach, Harry Belafonte, and radio host singer, songwriter, actor, social activist and author U.S. Rep. John Dingell (D-Mich.) Muhammad Yunus, Liz Lerman, founder of Grameen Bank, 2006 Nobel Peace Prize laureate, founder and artistic director of Liz Lerman Dance Exchange and chairman of the Yunus Centre Shirley Ann Jackson, Antonio Guterres, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute president and member of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology Aaron Williams, Peter Sís, director of the Peace Corps illustrator, author, and filmmaker Barton Seaver, Anthony Principi, National Geographic fellow, chef, certified sommelier, former secretary of Veterans’ Affairs and ex-chair of the 2005 and author Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission Etienne Charles, Jose Andres, composer and musician chef, author, owner of Think Food Group and World Central Kitchen, and host of the PBS series “Made In Spain” Sima Samar, chair of Afghanistan Independent Human Rights Commission John Shields, chef, owner of Gertrude’s Restaurant in Baltimore, cookbook Ingrid Newkirk, author, and host of TV’s “Coastal Cooking with John Shields” PETA president & co-founder and “Chesapeake Bay Cooking with John Shields” John Carlos, Septime Webre, former Olympian and cultural icon artistic director of The Washington Ballet Ricardo Lagos, Alicia Shepard, NPR ombudsman former president of Chile Andy Carvin, Safia Sidiqi, senior strategist for NPR’s Social Media Desk women’s rights activist; former Afghan parliament member Sam Gilliam, Robert Battle, artist at the Washington Color School artistic director of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Frank Solivan, musician Daniel Kahneman, winner of the 2002 Nobel Prize in Economics Awards George Pelecanos, bestselling author Robin Givhan, fashion and culture writer June 2011: The Kojo Nnamdi Show received second-place for Stephane Wrembel, guitarist the Best Call-in Program from the Public Radio Blake Mycoskie, founder of TOMS Shoes News Directors Inc. for two programs focusing on Kevin “KAL” Kallaugher, Maryland’s wiretapping laws. The Economist’s award-winning political cartoonist Khalil Gibran Muhammad, March 2012: director of the Schomburg Center for Research in Black The Kojo Nnamdi Show received a Gracie Award® for Culture, New York Public Library System the program “The Tech Sector and the Glass Ceiling.”

WAMU 88.5 American University Radio 12 Metro Connection host Rebecca Sheir compiles a story with kayaker at a local park.

METRO CONNECTION Award-winning Metro Connection turns a spotlight Thanks to grant support in 2011, Metro Connection on D.C.-area stories by Rebecca Sheir and the WAMU expanded its third regular feature, the weekly 88.5 news team. They crisscross the D.C. region— “Door to Door” segment in which residents of two popping into a D.C. restaurant, heading to a marsh neighborhoods share stories of their communities. In on Maryland’s eastern shore, or even staking out a addition to launching a more dynamic web presence, nuclear fallout shelter in Culpeper, Va.—to present “Door to Door” recorded several segments in thoughtful in-depth reports. collaboration with the District of Columbia Public

Library. Those stories are now part of the Washing- Metro Connection’s audiences grew in FY2012, making toniana archives of the DC Public Library. the show’s Saturday morning edition the market’s No. 1 program in that time slot. Metro Connection’s special “Remembering 9/11”

broadcast on the tenth anniversary of the 2001 Feature stories are complemented by regular “The terrorist attacks earned an award from the Chesapeake Location” and “D.C. Gigs” segments. For “The Bay Associated Press Association. In addition, Emily Location,” Kim Bender, author of a D.C. history blog Friedman’s reporting for the program received an by the same name, unearths quirky stories about AP award, and Kavitha Cardoza’s reporting earned the people and places that shaped the greater awards from the AP, the Radio TV Digital News Washington area. “D.C. Gigs,” meanwhile, turns a Association, and the Education Writers Association. spotlight on jobs and talents found only in the D.C. area, from the so-called “Voice of God” – the man “Your story on The Fort really jumped out at me who makes the special announcements at D.C. galas this morning. Not because the subject matter and conferences – to the barber of the U.S. House of particularly interested me, but because of your Representatives. lively reporting. I loved the word play and spirit. You really brought the feature alive and got my morning commute from Bethesda off to a great start.” – listener Eric

WAMU 88.5 American University Radio 13 Coastal Connection host Bryan Russo visited the NASA flight facility in Wallops Island, Va., and talked with Captain Blaine Jones.

COASTAL CONNECTION Coastal Connection, the hour-long interview program Special Series that airs on 88.3 FM in Ocean City, Md., marked its one-year anniversary on Dec. 31, 2011. Each week, The Local Impacts of the National Economic Downturn the program—hosted by veteran reporter Bryan This seven-part series featured interviews with elected Russo—explores the economics, politics, and culture officials, local business owners, economists, food bank of the rapidly changing coastal region. workers, and others.

Coastal Connection, broadcast Friday at noon and Crime in Salisbury 8 p.m., goes beyond the traditional in-studio interview Salisbury, Md., was the focus of a five-part examination show, blending sound-rich elements from the field of crime. The story was reported through interviews into its storytelling. with the city’s mayor and police chief, young people in the community, parents, and advocates. “In the past year, we’ve flown with stunt pilots, we’ve gone on an archaeological dig, and we’ve watched Homeless on the Coast as a military battleship was blown up and sunk to the The stories of the area’s homeless, including displaced bottom of the ocean,” said Russo. “We really want to families, anchored a three-part series that followed experiment and have fun with this show and bring the search for shelter and work in a resort region. listeners along with us for the ride.”

Notable Guests The program’s coverage of Chesapeake Bay watermen, the area’s economic downturn, and a feature on jazz Coastal Connection has become “appointment radio” earned awards from the Chesapeake Bay Associated for those who follow politics on the coast. Maryland Press Association. Governor Martin O’Malley and Comptroller Peter Franchot joined state legislators, mayors, and city In-Depth Coverage: Hurricane Irene council members on the program. The area’s prominent In August 2011, Hurricane Irene barreled toward the music scene also brought nationally known musicians, coast as local residents braced for disaster. But the such as Preservation Hall Jazz Band, to the show. storm didn’t bring the damage predicted, and local officials were sharply criticized for their evacuation of Ocean City. Coastal Connection was on scene to follow the evacuation, the storm itself, and the months of political controversy left in the hurricane’s wake.

WAMU 88.5 American University Radio 14 Dr. Gary Weitzman, weekly contributor to Animal House (at right) talks with the host, Sam Litzinger.

THE ANIMAL HOUSE WAMU 88.5’s The Animal House features news and Notable Guests information about animal science, pet behavior, and wildlife conservation. Hosted by Sam Litzinger, the Jill Abramson, executive editor of The New York Times and author of The Puppy Diaries: Raising a Dog Named Scout program seeks to deepen human understanding of animals and explain the bonds between humans and Dr. Marty Becker, “America’s Veterinarian” on ABC TV the animal world. In addition to noted conservationists, John Bradshaw, author explorers, scientists, and authors, each episode of The Jeff Corwin, naturalist and ABC TV host Animal House features expert advice about pets from Klaus Feichtenberger, award-winning filmmaker Dr. Gary Weitzman, veterinarian and president and CEO of the San Diego Humane Society and SPCA. John Fulton, host of Animal Planet’s “Must Love Cats” Jackson Galaxy, host of Animal Planet’s “My Cat From Hell” During FY 2012, The Animal House hired its first managing producer, Steve Williams. The show is now Patricia McConnell, animal behaviorist heard nationally on more than 25 stations. David Mizejewski, National Wildlife Federation naturalist and television contributor The Animal House is a crossroads for people who share a love for animals. Darley Newman, host of PBS travel show “Equitrekking” Wayne Pacelle, CEO of The Humane Society of the United A wonderful radio program for animal lovers. States – listener Barbara Bob Poole, award-winning director of photography at National Geographic Judy Poole, elephant zoologist Miranda Richardson, actor Jeremy Wade, host of Animal Planet’s “River Monsters” Paul Watson, marine life conservationist and subject of the Discovery Channel’s “Whale Wars”

WAMU 88.5 American University Radio 15 The Big Broadcast host Ed Walker in the WAMU studios.

Hot Jazz Saturday Night host Rob Bamberger in the WAMU studios.

THE BIG BROADCAST AND HOT JAZZ SATURDAY NIGHT In addition to high-quality talk programming, WAMU Hot Jazz Saturday Night 88.5 offers distinctive entertainment programming A WAMU tradition since 1980, Hot Jazz Saturday Night, on the station’s main frequency. The Big Broadcast with host Rob Bamberger brings vintage jazz, swing, and Hot Jazz Saturday Night pay homage to bygone and Big Band recordings to the airwaves from 8 p.m. eras in radio and music. to 11 p.m. every Saturday. The weekly homage to inventive music from the 1920s, ’30s, and ’40s is The Big Broadcast brought alive by Bamberger’s insightful commentary. The Big Broadcast, the longest running program on WAMU 88.5, is a Sunday night tradition for listeners throughout the country. Once a week, legendary broadcaster Ed Walker hosts four hours of vintage “Best dance music ever on Hot Jazz Saturday Night radio recordings from the 1930s, ’40s, and ’50s. Loyal on WAMU!” fans tune in weekly for Walker’s trip down memory – listener Merrily Watters Thomas lane, featuring classic programs like “Gunsmoke,” “The Lone Ranger,” “Dragnet,” and “Fibber McGee and Molly.”

“Sunday nights on WAMU 88.5 are the best. I love listening to old radio programs from the 40s.” – listener Emily Mullin

WAMU 88.5 American University Radio 16 WAMU 88.5 News

During FY 2012, WAMU 88.5 News provided award- Reporter Bryan Russo, who covers Maryland’s winning local news coverage, including breaking Eastern Shore and Coastal Delaware on 88.3 Ocean stories on a D.C. campaign financing scandal, the City, broke a story that sparked an investigation scoop on U.S. House Speaker John Boehner’s plan to by Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot into the revive the school voucher program in the District of Worcester County Department of Liquor Control. Columbia, coverage of Hurricane Irene, and several Russo also provided on-the-ground, by-the-minute award-winning enterprise projects. coverage of Hurricane Irene when the massive storm The coverage took full advantage of multimedia roared up the East Coast in August. platforms, providing our audience not only with audio reports but also blog posts, curated web links, Jessica Gould got the scoop on U.S. House Speaker infographics, photo slideshows, and video. John Boehner’s plans to revive the D.C. school

voucher program. In addition, Gould spotlighted In February, WAMU 88.5 News joined Public Insight how local schools retooled their lessons as a result Network (PIN), offering yet another avenue for of the Arab Spring. reporters to receive local residents’ input on news stories. In the first three months after its launch, Maryland reporter Matt Bush looked at the country’s WAMU News received more than 1,000 responses growing transportation problem. to queries on more than a dozen topics, from the Reporter Michael Pope, covering Northern Virginia, concerns of Virginia primary voters to favorite March dug into campaign finance records to find out who Madness memories from local sports fanatics. When was funding candidates for the Fairfax County PIN sources signed up with the station, they listed their Board of Supervisors and whether the contributors areas of expertise—from rocket science to sarcasm. had interests with county government. News Highlights General assignment reporter Markette Smith, a District reporter Patrick Madden used campaign multimedia journalist, covered the Lululemon murder finance records and other sources to link a series of trial and sentencing, providing live radio feeds and money orders to the 2010 campaign of D.C. Council using Twitter and social media to break news of Member Vincent Orange. The investigative reporting the jury’s verdict. She shot video reactions to that found a connection between the money orders and verdict using SocialCam technology on her iPhone. the network of donors linked to a man at the center of a campaign finance scandal in D.C. Senior reporter Armando Trull followed major stories involving the area’s gay, lesbian, bisexual, and trans- Madden also completed a series that examined gendered community and the Latino community. fraud, mismanagement, and waste at the D.C.’s job training centers. Using court records, interviews, and Matt Laslo, who covers regional lawmakers in the U.S. other sources, the series raised concerns about the Congress and House of Representatives, followed millions of dollars spent each year to train out-of- the tense negotiations—and gridlock—as lawmakers work District residents. worked against the clock on nation’s debt ceiling.

WAMU 88.5 American University Radio 17 Special Series Awards WAMU 88.5 News extended its local coverage with WAMU 88.5 News received two regional interviews, features, commentaries, and special proj- Edward R. Murrow Awards ects. WAMU 88.5 News partners with CQ Roll Call, Hard News Category – Education reporter Kavitha The Hill, National Journal, Government Executive Cardoza was recognized for her story on how a and The Washington Post to bring listeners thought- multimillion-dollar budget shortfall affected summer ful analysis of each day’s top news from Capitol school programs, youth employment efforts, and Hill and beyond. Newsmakers interviewed by the other enrichment activities for young people in the station ranged from a NASA scientist studying the District of Columbia. jet stream over the Mid-Atlantic region to members of local congressional delegations. Audio Investigative Reporting Category – District Over the past year, WAMU 88.5 News series brought reporter Patrick Madden won an award for his series added depth and texture to coverage of local issues about nepotism in the administration of D.C. Mayor with far-reaching impact. They included: Vincent Gray. The coverage led to an investigation into hiring practices. American Graduate Education reporter Kavitha Cardoza’s nine-part WAMU 88.5 received four Chesapeake American Graduate series explored the causes Associated Press Broadcasters Association Awards and consequences of the dropout crisis, a problem that U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan has Outstanding Spot News (Breaking News) Coverage – called “the civil rights issue of our time.” Cardoza David Schultz and Elliott Francis were recognized introduced listeners to local teenagers maneuvering for their story “Gunman Reported In Discovery Communications Building.” past extraordinary obstacles in order to graduate from high school. She went into local classrooms Outstanding Enterprise Report – “Virginia Police to speak with educators developing programs to Refuse To Release Documents” by Michael Lee Pope. support at-risk students. And she put D.C.’s problem in a global context when she talked to children at a Outstanding Multimedia/Online Journalism (Individual) school in India. – “La Buena Mentira: The Good Lie” by Patrick Madden.

Essays on Lifelong Learning Outstanding Use of Sound–“Reduce, Reuse, Re-Oyster” WAMU 88.5 brought new voices to the air with a series by Sabri Ben-Achour. of weekly personal essays about lifelong learning. Nineteen local contributors shared their stories. WAMU 88.5 News received a National Award for They included Milton Whitley, a Montgomery County Education Reporting from the Education Writers Association resident who learned to read at age 52, and poet R. Dwayne Betts’ insights from years spent inside a First place, In-Depth Reporting – Education reporter prison cell. Kathryn Horn Coneway, director of Art at Kavitha Cardoza won first place in the Series category the Center, described an experience with a student for her five-part series titled “The Heavy Burden of that convinced her that listening may be the most Childhood Obesity,” which originally aired in April 2011. powerful intervention a teacher can offer. DCentric DCentric, the blog focused on issues of race and class in the District of Columbia, developed a “Division of Labor” series using text, audio, interactive graphics, and multimedia to plumb the complex issues behind joblessness in the nation’s capital. DCentric was part of Project Argo, a collaboration funded by the Knight Foundation and managed by NPR.

WAMU 88.5 American University Radio 18 Rhonda Vincent and The Rage with WAMU’s Bluegrass Country host Katy Daley (third from right). WAMU’S Bluegrass Country

In FY 2012, WAMU’s Bluegrass Country marked its MEDIA SPONSORSHIPS 10th anniversary as a 24-hour bluegrass station, continuing its on-air celebration of traditional Like WAMU 88.5, Bluegrass Country partners with bluegrass and American roots music. Chris Teskey community and cultural organizations around joined Bluegrass Country as its senior music producer. Washington, D.C., Virginia, and Maryland to sponsor events of interest and importance to our listeners. New, locally-produced shows joined the lineup. The Chris Teskey Show debuted in January with live FY 2012 Media Sponsorships interviews, performances, and a range of bluegrass February 24-25, 2012: DC Bluegrass Festival music—from traditional to progressive. The Bob April 28, 2012: Kingman Island Bluegrass & Folk Festival Webster Show, also launched in January, offered three hours of straight-ahead bluegrass. Special Events In March, three programs were added to the Bluegrass Country roster: Irish Heartbeat, a live- June 2011 performance show featuring a variety of Irish To mark its 10th anniversary, Bluegrass Country talent and international guest artists; the hour-long presented “Stars at The State,” a bluegrass concert RootsWorld Radio, with roots and modern music featuring The Steep Canyon Rangers, The Boxcars, from around the world; and Americana Breakdown, and Frank Solivan & Dirty Kitchen. The State Theatre highlighting a mix of bluegrass, country, country in Falls Church, Va., provided the setting for the rock, and traditional American music. show hosted by Bluegrass Country on-air personalities Katy Daley, Lee Michael Demsey, Bob Webster, Bluegrass Country’s studios are a destination for and Echo. bluegrass, old time and Americana bands traveling through the Washington, D.C., area. Dozens of videos September 2011 of those performances were made available on Bluegrass Country broadcast live from the bluegrasscountry.org and on the Bluegrass Country International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) YouTube channel. The station added 579 subscribers to Convention in Nashville, Tenn. The broadcast Bluegrass Country’s YouTube channel during FY2012. included interviews and performances by 30 bands as well as the station’s first Late Night Showcase. The relocation of an antenna and the purchase of two Bluegrass Country’s remote studio at the Nashville signal translators in Maryland expanded Bluegrass Convention Center was set up so people could stop Country’s reach to a potential audience of 2.4 million by and watch the broadcast. listeners via traditional analog radio in the greater Washington, D.C. region. WAMU’s Bluegrass Country October 2011 is available to listeners on 105.5 FM in Washington, The Gibson Brothers, the winners of the 2012 IBMA D.C., at 93.5 FM in Frederick and Hagerstown, Md., Album of the Year and Vocal Group of the Year awards, and on HD Radio at 88.5-2. The programming can performed a tribute to WAMU 88.5’s bluegrass legacy be heard online worldwide at bluegrasscountry.org; and Bluegrass Country at WAMU 88.5’s gala 50th it is also available to iPhone and iPod Touch users celebration at the National Building Museum. through the iTunes Store.

WAMU 88.5 American University Radio 19 The Larry Stephenson Band in WAMU’s Bluegrass Country studios.

Notable Guests Milk Carton Kids Allen Mills WAMU’s Bluegrass Country continued its tradition Monroeville of interviews and live performances, hosting the Mountain Faith following in the Washington studios and from Mark Newton’s Stillhouse Band studios in Nashville: Patent Pending Pert Near Sandstone Acoustic Blue Don Rigsby & Midnight Call Acoustic Endeavors Chester River Runoff Michaela Anne Roustabout Darin and Brooke Aldridge The Roys Al Batten Jerry Salley Bearfoot Danny Schmidt Ashlee Blankenship & Blades of Blue Darrell Scott Audie Blaylock & Redline Mike Scott Blue Moon Rising Junior Sisk & Ramblers Choice The Boxcars Kenny & Amanda Smith Paul Brown and John Schwab Special Consensus Travers Chandler & Avery County Sonya Stead Michael Cleveland & Flamekeeper Larry Stephenson Mike Compton Richie Stearns and Rosie Newton The Crowe Brothers Wayne Taylor & Appaloosa The Duhks Jim Van Cleve Bill Emerson & Sweet Dixie Rhonda Vincent & The Rage Cathy Fink Missy Werner The Gibson Brothers Roland White Band Songwriter Pete Goble 18 South The Grant Gordy Quartet David Grier Awards Carrie Hassler Sarah Jarosz September 2011 Hubie King Katy Daley, host of The Katy Daley Show, was named Walt Koken and Clare Milliner the Broadcaster of the Year by IBMA. Doyle Lawson Lonesome River Band March 2012 Dehlia Low Bluegrass Country Senior Music Producer and host Lynwood Lunsford Chris Teskey, was chosen by IBMA to participate in David Mayfield Parade the 2012 class of Leadership Bluegrass.

WAMU 88.5 American University Radio 20 The Community Minute

The Community Minute provides nonprofits with August 2011 valuable exposure for their work in the community. Volunteer Alexandria In FY 2012, WAMU 88.5 highlighted 24 organizations College Bound, Inc. on air, giving listeners an opportunity to hear from Ocean City: Women Supporting Women organization leaders and clients. An additional 12 organizations working on the Eastern Shore were September 2011 highlighted in Community Minute segments on 88.3 9/11 Unity Walk Ocean City. InterFaith Conference of Metropolitan Washington Ocean City: Assateague Coastal Trust

“Just heard the woman speaking about NAMI. I am October 2011 a NAMI member and have a son with schizophrenia. College & Career Connections * It was wonderful to hear her speak about NAMI Northern Virginia Coalition and her experience and the woman who became Ocean City: Crossroads Community, Inc. a staffer ‘despite’ her illness. So many of us have benefitted from NAMI and yet so many of us are November 2011 still struggling with the ravages that brain disorders Latino Student Fund * cause to our loved ones and our families.” Miss Believe, Inc. - listener Donnis Crump Ocean City: Kody’s Kids Inc. December 2011 “It’s been quite fascinating to see the range of Communities in Schools, The Nation’s Capital * people who heard the segment over the course of Computer Core the month – we’ve heard from old allies, new pro- Ocean City: AIDS Delaware spective volunteers, and a broad range of random people. This didn’t surprise me, of course, since I January 2012 know that WAMU commands a vast audience. Still Jan’s Tutoring House * it’s been wonderful exposure for Live It Learn It and National Alliance on Mental Illness, the students we serve.” Montgomery County - listener Matthew Wheelock Ocean City: Dove Pointe FY 2012 Community Minute February 2012 Higher Achievement * Organizations Urban Ed, Inc. May 2011 Ocean City: Fisher House for Families of the Fallen Lupus Foundation of America March 2012 STRIVE DC Brainfood Ocean City: Worcester Youth and Family Services Student Support Center * June 2011 Ocean City: Rehoboth Art League Recycled Building Network April 2012 Arlington-Alexandria Coalition for the Homeless City Blossoms Ocean City: Epilepsy Association of the Eastern Shore Live It Learn It * July 2011 Ocean City: Sussex Community Crisis Housing CREATE Arts Center Services, Inc. Mi Casa * denotes American Graduate Community Minute Ocean City: Mid-Shore Council on Family Violence

WAMU 88.5 American University Radio 21 The Community Council

The WAMU 88.5 Community Council is the station’s The council approved the nominations of Colleen advisory board as defined by the Public Broadcasting Boothby, Paul DesJardin, Rawn M. James Jr., Jody Amendments of 1981. The council assists WAMU 88.5 Steiner Kelly, and Margaret O’Bryon to replace the in its mission of community engagement by carrying five outgoing members. The new members began out activities designed to strengthen ties between three-year terms beginning on Jan. 1, 2012. the station and the community it serves. In regular On Jan. 26, 2012, Caryn Mathes hosted a reception meetings with WAMU 88.5’s staff and management, to honor the retiring members and welcome the new council members represent the diverse interests of council members. the listening public. They also serve as the station’s eyes and ears in the community and periodically review its goals and FY 2012 WAMU 88.5 significant decisions. Community Council members The Community Council consists of up to 22 members, Laura M. Chambers (Chair) including one ex-officio member, who live within Kent W. Lynn (Vice Chair) the coverage area of the station, are contributing members, and wish to preserve, promote, and Barbara H. Bares strengthen the public media service provided by the Sharvell Becton station. Members serve staggered three-year terms Colleen Boothby beginning in January. Mary Briggs Paul DesJardin The full council meets quarterly with station Maria Gomez management and staff. These meetings are open to Patricia Hartge the public. In FY 2012, the quarterly meetings took Rawn M. James, Jr. place on Sept. 21, 2011, Dec. 14, 2011, Feb. 8, 2012, and Jody Steiner Kelly April 25, 2012. Kim Y. Jones Virginia A. McArthur The Dec. 14, 2011 quarterly meeting was the final Lawrence T. McCarthy meeting for Council Chair Patricia N. Mathews and Amy L. Nakamoto long-time members Chuck Bean, Nancy Pallesen, Margaret K. O’Bryon and Lee Kirstein. Each had completed two three- R. Daniel Okonkwo year terms on the council and was ineligible for Delphine M. Peck reappointment at that time. In addition, the Hon. Micaela Mejia Pond Anita Josey-Herring, associate judge of the Superior Donald R. Quayle Court of the District of Columbia, retired from the Anthony R. Sarmiento council after three years of service. WAMU 88.5 Peter Tannenwald (ex-officio) General Manager Caryn Mathes presented outgoing council members with certificates of appreciation and thanked them for their outstanding service to the station.

WAMU 88.5 American University Radio 22 WAMU 88.5 senior news editor Rebecca Blatt addresses WAMU’s Community Council.

Community Dialogues

As part of its mission to bring the needs and concerns planner with COG; Shane Farthing, executive director of the listening community to the station, the WAMU of the Washington Area Bicyclist Association; Jim 88.5 Community Council brings community leaders Sebastian from Bicycle and Pedestrian Planning and experts together to discuss a spectrum of and Implementation in the DC Department of issues. For more than 15 years, these off-the-record Transportation; and Kharma Finley-Wallace of AAA discussions (closed to outside media and the general MidAtlantic. public) have helped WAMU reporters, editors, online Working to Achieve a More Prosperous Region: How journalists, and talk show producers become aware of Do We Get There From Here? – Nov. 17, 2011 under-reported stories and neglected perspectives The “Prosperity” section of Region Forward served as on current issues. These discussions put WAMU the focus for this discussion. Jim Dinegar, president staff in touch with new contacts, leading to deeper and CEO of the Greater Washington Board of understanding of community issues and enhanced Trade joined Marc Schindler, a partner with Venture coverage. Additionally, the Community Dialogues Philanthropy Partners; Martha Ross, deputy director serve as forums in which participants can discover of Greater Washington Research at Brookings common goals. Institution; and Paul DesJardin, director of the During FY 2012, the Community Council sponsored Department of Community Planning and Services at three dialogues. The first two continued the council’s COG. The lively discussion of the current economic exploration of the challenges and goals put forth in state of the region included conversation about the Region Forward, a comprehensive 21st century plan- steps needed to meet Region Forward’s goal of ning guide prepared by the Greater Washington 2050 “minimizing economic disparities and enhancing the Coalition and approved by the Board of Directors prosperity of each jurisdiction and the region as a of the Metropolitan Washington Council of Govern- whole.” ments (COG) in January 2010. The third meeting The H Street Corridor: A Neighborhood in Transition focused on urban development in one of the District – April 24, 2012 of Columbia’s fastest-changing neighborhoods, the Dramatic changes in the H Street Corridor have H Street Corridor. presented challenges to existing businesses even as they Cars, Pedestrians, and Bicyclists: provided incentives for new business development. Can We All Get Along? – June 14, 2011 This dialogue brought together Jane Lang, president One of the targets of Region Forward is to significantly of the Atlas Performing Arts Center and chairman of increase the share of walk, bike, and transit trips its board; Ed Lazere, executive director of the DC in our region. This dialogue focused on obstacles Fiscal Policy Institute; Craig Applebaum, owner of to achieving this goal and ways those challenges Industry Gallery; Tony Tomelden, owner of The PUG; might be overcome. The participants were Ron and Tessa Moran, a documentary film producer. They Kirby, director of the Department of Transportation detailed the growth and transformation of the area— Planning of the Metropolitan Washington Council of and what that has meant to the people working and Governments (COG); Michael Farrell, transportation living in the neighborhood.

WAMU 88.5 American University Radio 23 Community Partnerships

WAMU 88.5 partners with community and cultural Sept. 23-Oct. 2, 2011 organizations around Washington, D.C., Virginia, and WalkingTown DC Maryland to sponsor events of interest and importance to our listeners. Oct. 7-8, 2011 Kennedy Center Jazz Series: Steve Wilson

FY 2012 Media Sponsorships Oct. 17-27, 2011 –

Hyman S. and Freda Bernstein Jewish Literary Festival May 8, 2011 Children’s Chorus of Washington, 15th Anniversary Nov. 2-Dec. 11, 2011 Concert The Studio Theatre, The Golden Dragon May 27-28, 2011 Dec. 2-23, 2011 Wolf Trap, A Prairie Home Companion with Garrison Downtown Holiday Market Keillor Nov. 20, 2011 June 4-5, 2011 Kennedy Center Jazz Series: Manhattan Transfer Washington Folk Festival Jan. 10-Feb. 6, 2012 June 15-26, 2011 Theater J, Locally Grown: Community Supported Art Step Afrika! Home Performance Series Festival

June 20-26, 2011 Jan. 20-Feb. 12, 2012 AFI-Discovery Channel: SILVERDOCS Documentary Ford’s Theatre, Necessary Sacrifices Festival Feb. 23-March 11, 2012 June 22-Aug. 14, 2011 Intersections: A New America Arts Festival Imagination Stage, The Wind in the Willows Feb. 28, 2012 July 9-10, 2011 Flamenco Festival 2012: Gala Flamenca Common Ground on the Hill Festival March 3, 2012 July 11-17, 2011 Kennedy Center Jazz Series: Capital Fringe Festival Bill Charlap & Renee Rosnes

Oct. 22, 2011 March 12-25, 2012 Fairfax Symphony, Alturas Duo 2012 Environmental Film Festival

Oct. 27-Nov. 6, 2011 March 15, 2012 2011 Arabian Sights Film Festival The Music Center at Strathmore, Reel Around the Shamrock with Eileen Ivers Nov. 11, 2011 Kennedy Center Jazz Series: Jazz on the Elevens April 12-22, 2012 Filmfest DC Sept. 10-11, 2011 Arts On Foot April 23-24, 2012 New Play Festival Sept. 13-Oct. 9, 201 Shakespeare Theatre Company, Fela! April 27-29, 2012 USA Science & Engineering Festival Sept. 23, 2011 NEA National Heritage Fellowship Awards Concert

WAMU 88.5 American University Radio 24 Educational Impact

AU professors who appeared on The Kojo Nnamdi Show WAMU 88.5 in FY 2012 Kat Aaron, project editor for the Investigative Reporting Workshop, American University School of The Diane Rehm Show Communication, on Nov. 10, 2011, for “Poverty by the Numbers.” Michael Carroll, director of the Program on Information Justice and Intellectual Property at American Akbar Ahmed, Ibn Khaldun chair of Islamic Studies, University’s Washington College of Law and founding professor of international relations at American board member of Creative Commons Inc., on Jan. 5, University, and author of the book Journey into 2012, for “Copyright Law in the Digital Age.” America: The Challenge of Islam, on June 27, 2011, for “Bahrain: Small Country, Big Ally.” Kimberly Leighton, assistant professor of philosophy at American University, on Jan. 26, 2012, for “Adoptees Sharon Alston, vice provost for undergraduate Using DNA to Find Family.” enrollment at American University, on Feb. 2, 2012, for “Rethinking College Admissions.” Amy Myers, professor and director of the Domestic Violence Clinic at the American University’s Michael Carroll, professor of law, director of the Washington College of Law, on Feb. 13, 2012, for Program on Information Justice and Intellectual “Objections to Reauthorizing the Violence Against Property at American University’s Washington Women Act.” College of Law, and founding board member with Creative Commons, on Oct. 13, 2011, for “Film, Music, Peter Starr, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences Art, and the Public Domain: Copyright Controversy.” at American University and professor of literature, on Jan. 18, 2012, for “Readers’ Review: The Day of the Danielle Evans, assistant professor of literature Jackal by Frederick Forsyth.” at American University and author of Before You Suffocate Your Own Fool Self, on Dec. 12, 2011, for Quansheng Zhao, professor of international relations “Young Local Authors.” and director of the Center for Asian Studies at American University, on Feb. 15, 2012, for “The Future Robert Lerman, professor of economics at American of China-US Relations.” University, on April 12, 2012, for “Gray Divorcees.” Daniel Marcus, Law and Government Fellow at American University’s Washington College of Law, on March 5, 2012, for “Metro Ad Controversy.” Howard McCurdy, professor of public affairs at American University and co-author of Robots In Space: Technology, Evolution and Interplanetary Travel, on Jan. 2, 2012, for “Space 2012.” Jamie Raskin, member of the Maryland State Senate and professor of law at American University’s Washington College of Law, on Dec. 7, 2011, for “Ethics and Money in Local Politics.” Carmen Rios, director of Women’s Initiative at American University and co-organizer of SlutWalk DC, on Aug. 11, 2011, for “Slutwalk DC.”

WAMU 88.5 American University Radio 25 WAMU 88.5 interns have a variety of opportunities, including working on station programs.

Internship opportunities

In addition to the American University students who work at WAMU 88.5 through the Federal Work Study program, the station hosts interns in various station departments. These individuals acquire professional development skills, and WAMU 88.5 benefits from their contributions.

WAMU 88.5 News Interns Thomas Cich, Syracuse University Ashley DeJean, American University Peter Domingos Lauren Landau, American University Mallory Noe Payne, Virginia Tech Jessica Palombo, Syracuse University

The Kojo Nnamdi Show Interns Robbie Feinberg, University of Maryland Menghan Hu, Vanderbilt University Maggie LaFalce, Duke University Caitlin Langfitt, American University Helena Okolicsanyi, George Mason University

Bluegrass Country Interns Christal Jerez, American University Peter Swinburne, George Mason University

Engineering Interns Gideon Forman

Business Administration Interns Helen Keshishian, Woodrow Wilson High School Travis Martin, The Lab School of Washington

WAMU 88.5 American University Radio 26 WAMU 88.5 Volunteers

WAMU 88.5 relies on listeners with a personal Daytime Station Support Program appreciation for public broadcasting to serve as Daytime Station Support volunteers work in various volunteers. The volunteer programs not only benefit capacities in the station, including as office assistants the station, but they also provide volunteers with a and receptionists. They also may help support program firsthand opportunity to see how public radio works producers, assist with mailings, conduct research, and to develop new skills. There are three volunteer write articles and scripts, and do much more. The programs: WAMU Ambassadors, Membership Daytime Station Support Program had 58 volunteers Campaign volunteers, and Daytime Station Support who contributed 3,568 hours of service. volunteers.

Volunteer Awards In FY 2012, WAMU 88.5 had 678 volunteers who The WAMU 88.5 Volunteer of the Year Award is given contributed more than 6,000 hours of service to to a volunteer who has contributed significantly to WAMU 88.5. the station, shown a dedicated interest in WAMU 88.5, and performed duties in an efficient, reliable, WAMU Ambassadors and collegial manner. Lawrence McCarthy received Ambassadors volunteer at WAMU-sponsored events the WAMU 88.5 Volunteer of the Year on April 21, at national parks, festivals, theaters, concerts, and 2012, at the station’s Volunteer Recognition Night. other venues throughout the Washington metropolitan area. Through their service, the Ambassadors help The Special Projects Award goes to the volunteer increase public awareness of WAMU 88.5. Not only who has shown a dedicated interest in WAMU do they provide information about the station, 88.5 and has unselfishly contributed time to a but their involvement also sends a message that special project. The award was presented to Ginger WAMU 88.5 is worthy of support. In FY 2012, there Moored on April 21, 2012, at the station’s Volunteer were 18 WAMU Ambassadors who supported and Recognition Night. represented the station at 14 events in the community. Additionally, WAMU 88.5 recognizes volunteers each month for their meaningful contributions to the Membership Campaign Program station. The Membership Campaign Program brings volunteers together with our producers, hosts, engineers, and FY 2012 Volunteers of the Month support staff to assist during our fall and winter May 2011: Myrna Justus membership campaigns. Volunteers in this program June 2011: Reginald Ragland answer phones, serve as hospitality assistants, July 2011: Lawrence McCarthy assistant phone room managers, and phone room August 2011: Carole Prentice managers. September 2011: Ramesh and Gayathri Vermuri In FY 2012, the Membership Campaign Program October 2011: Jill Colgan benefited from 602 volunteers who contributed November 2011: Grey Jones 3,220 hours of service. December 2011: Jenny Hopkins January 2012: Natalie Yuravlivker February 2012: Ginny McArthur March 2012: Amy Freitas April 2012: Anne and Al Fishman

WAMU 88.5 American University Radio 27 Listeners connect to WAMU 88.5 content by way of social media.

THE STATION ONLINE

WAMU 88.5’s Digital Media team continued to Social Media improve the performance of the station’s website, social networking, and mobile platforms. It also On Facebook unveiled a redesigned wamu.org in FY 2012 that WAMU 88.5 News was more user-friendly and more technologically The Diane Rehm Show sophisticated. Visits to wamu.org jumped 33 percent The Kojo Nnamdi Show from FY 2011 to FY 2012. WAMU’s Bluegrass Country The Digital Media department played an ambitious Hot Jazz Saturday Night role in enhancing special news programming. The The Animal House American Graduate series on the troubling high DCentric school dropout rate and its implications was deepened by video, audio, photo slideshows, and On Twitter infographics available on a dedicated page of WAMU 88.5 @wamu885 the website. The department also supported the WAMU 88.5 News @wamu885news development of DCentric, playing a major role in the The Diane Rehm Show @drshow success of the blog and its special projects, including The Kojo Nnamdi Show @kojoshow the “Division of Labor” series on unemployment in Bluegrass Country @wamubluegrass the nation’s capital. Metro Connection’s presence at Metro Connection @wamumetro wamu.org was expanded. The Animal House @wamuanimalhouse The team continued to provide design, development, WAMU Volunteers @wamuvolunteers and web production support to The Diane Rehm DCentric @dcentric Show, The Kojo Nnamdi Show, The Animal House, Coastal Connection, and Latitudes. It also provided an extensive six-week training program for WAMU 88.5’s news and programming departments, setting the stage for increased audience engagement with multimedia content.

WAMU 88.5 American University Radio 28 Information Technology Engineering

The Information Technology unit works to ensure WAMU 88.5’s Engineering Department installs and that the WAMU 88.5 staff can work effectively maintains all equipment necessary for transmission and efficiently day-to-day and that broadcasts are of the station’s broadcasts. smooth, with little interruption to the main broadcast signal. The IT unit was restructured in FY 2012 Engineering Achievements in FY 2012: to improve service delivery and support coverage for all departments. The acquisition of signal translators in Hagerstown and Frederick, Md., put Bluegrass Country on the air at 93.5 FM and expanded the station’s broadcast Information Technology Achievements in FY 2012: area. In Hagerstown, the operation required the WAMU Information Technology completed the successful but complicated move of a translator hardware refresh and software upgrade of 140 from a rooftop to a tower. desktop computers from Microsoft Windows XP to Bluegrass Country’s antenna near Reston, Va., was Windows 7. The unit also completed the hardware moved to a higher elevation in Bethesda, Md., to refresh of additional infrastructure systems to allow for improved reception on 105.5 FM. The more Microsoft Windows 2008. Additional updates were centralized location also gave the station a broader made to ensure the security of WAMU’s network listening area. infrastructure by utilizing ICSA certified Network firewalls that scan and mitigate risks from the public On the sets for the Lean & Hungry Theater productions, Internet. which were performed live-to-broadcast over WAMU

88.5, the engineering team handled the technical As WAMU expands it reach by distributing its issues related to the broadcast mix and from using content to computers and mobile phones, all web different venues with each production. audio streaming software encoding systems were upgraded in FY 2012 to the latest version of encoding In addition, the engineering unit oversaw the software to support a wider variety of streaming implementation of DAVID Turbo Player for Bluegrass formats. WAMU now streams all channels in AAC, Country. The department also provided a “Report- Windows Media, and MP3 formats. It” app for reporters in the field so they could use

iPhones to submit stories from remote locations, The department is also testing technologies for iPad, and set up and equipped a work station for traffic iPhone and Android systems, as well as Skype and reporting. live video streaming options, and will implement new solutions for target audiences based on market trends.

WAMU 88.5 American University Radio 29 Volunteers assist in the phone room during the winter membership campaign.

Development

Membership Campaigns Winter Membership Campaign: Feb. 11-18, 2012 WAMU 88.5’s winter 2012 membership campaign Spring Membership Campaign: May 9-13, 2011 raised $1.418 million in contributions and commit- WAMU 88.5’s spring 2011 campaign appealed to ments. More than 9,300 individuals contributed new and rejoining members during Morning Edition. during the on-air campaign. The campaign total This campaign welcomed 1,588 new and rejoining includes $103,572 raised during the pre-campaign members and 902 renewing and additional gift “Save A Day” effort as well as $69,290 in matching members, raising $284,988. grant funds donated by WAMU’s Leadership Circle,

Community Council, and Development Advisory Fall Membership Campaign: Oct. 15-22, 2011 Council. The fall 2011 on-air campaign was the second largest campaign in station history, bringing in $1.648 Bluegrass Country’s winter 2012 campaign brought million in contributions and committed donations in a record $78,354 from 713 members, including a from more than 11,800 people. The campaign total $7,000 matching grant from a donor who wished to includes $133,658 raised during the pre-campaign remain anonymous. “Save A Day” effort as well as $85,258 in matching grant funds donated by WAMU’s Leadership Circle, Events Community Council, and Development Advisory Council. An eBlast-only offer of tickets to see David Sedaris Bluegrass Country’s fall 2011 campaign raised at GW Lisner Auditorium in October 2011 raised $58,364 in contributions and commitments from more than $10,000. 542 donors, including a $6,000 matching grant from an anonymous donor.

WAMU 88.5 American University Radio 30 LEADERSHIP CIRCLE On Sept. 25, 2011, Producer-level donors (those who contribute $2,500 or more annually) were invited to Leadership Circle members are philanthropic investors the Mexican Cultural Institute in Washington, D.C., who believe WAMU 88.5 is a vital, quality-of-life for a reception with The Splendid Table host Lynne institution worthy of their personal support. Their Rossetto Kasper and chef-writer Pati Jinich, host generosity enables the station to expand its vision, of the public television series Pati’s Mexican Table. develop important programming, and employ new Kasper and Jinich discussed Mexican cuisine, the technologies that better serve our community. history of popular dishes, and cooking “by feeling” Leadership Circle supporters enjoy a special rather than by abiding by a recipe. relationship with the station and exclusive “behind- On Feb. 22, 2012, WAMU welcomed 24 new the-scenes” opportunities. Leadership Circle donors and prospects to the station for an inaugural “Meet the Producers” breakfast. Leadership Circle membership, which starts at the Program Director Mark McDonald moderated a $1,200 giving level, includes an annual reception discussion with a panel that included staff producers to meet WAMU 88.5 hosts and producers, Day from The Diane Rehm Show, The Kojo Nnamdi Show, Sponsorships to share personal messages on air, and The Animal House, Latitudes, and Metro Connection. a private tour of the station upon request. Leadership WAMU 88.5’s education and environmental reporters Circle donors who give $2,500 or more enjoy were also present. Panelists talked about their work, additional benefits, such as invitations to the WAMU and Leadership Circle donors asked questions. The Salon Series events with station and NPR personalities. presentation was followed a behind-the-scenes tour Leadership Circle donors also have opportunities to of the station and studios. designate “special purpose” gifts of $10,000 or greater. On March 11, 2012, WAMU’s Bluegrass Country Leadership Circle Events hosted a house concert featuring the old-time duo of Paul Brown, on banjo and fiddle, and guitarist On May 26, 2011, author and host of A Prairie John Schwab. The 15 Leadership Circle Bluegrass Home Companion, Garrison Keillor, met with 40 Country supporters at the special event received CDs of the concert. Broadcaster level donors (those who contribute $5,000 or more annually) at the home of American On April 17, 2012, WAMU’s annual Leadership Circle University President Neil Kerwin as part of the reception brought 185 guests to the Katzen Arts Leadership Circle Salon Series. Guests received Center at American University to meet and mingle signed copies of Keillor’s book, Good Poems, informally with station hosts, reporters, producers, American Places. and behind-the-scenes staff. Diane Rehm, Kojo Nnamdi, and American University President Neil Kerwin gave remarks at the gathering.

WAMU 88.5 American University Radio 31 WAMU 88.5 FY 2012 Foundation and Other Grants Development Advisory Council Anonymous (2) Abramson Family Foundation, Inc. WAMU 88.5’s Development Advisory Council is a Adler Family Fund of The Community Foundation committed group of appointed volunteers who for the National Capital Region embrace the call to serve and accept the responsibility Apex Foundation to lead. Members serve as advocates for the station, The Austin Foundation, Inc. enthusiastic communicators of its mission, and Black Dog Foundation generous financial supporters who play an integral C. B. Ramsay Foundation Inc. role in leadership fundraising activities. Catalyst Foundation, Inc. Corporation for Public Broadcasting (American FY 2012 Development Advisory Board Members Graduate Initiative) Richard D. Kaufmann, Chair D.C. Public Library Virginia A. McArthur, Vice Chair The Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation, Inc. Clifford Brody Esther Simon Charitable Trust Dale Clayton-Morrison The Farvue Foundation, Inc. Dr. William R. Leahy Calvert Foundation Donal O’Connell Harman Family Foundation Kathy Wiseman The William & Flora Hewlett Foundation Victoria Zuckerman Horwitz Family Fund Island Press S. Kann Sons Company Foundation, Inc. Kiplinger Foundation The Lautenberg Foundation LMAC Foundation, Inc. The Mansbach Foundation The Marlot Foundation NPR Project Argo James & Theodore Pedas Family Foundation, Inc. Penzance Foundation H. Rubenstein Family Charitable Foundation Sagalyn Family Fund Scheidel Foundation Schnitzer Family Foundation William J. and Sally R. Siegel Foundation, Ltd. Sunrise Charitable Foundation Trust The Troy Foundation Wallace Genetic Foundation, Inc. The Abraham & Virginia Weiss Charitable Trust Wenwach Foundation The Williams Foundation WJS Foundation, Inc. WNYC Public Foundation World Bank Community Connections Fund

WAMU 88.5 American University Radio 32 Planning Your Legacy

Guide to Planning Your Will & Trust

WAMU’s new Guide to Planning Your Will & Trust booklet.

1961 SOCIETY The 1961 Society recognizes individuals who have “I feel so strongly that WAMU has contributed so made a gift of everlasting significance by including much to my life, and I would like it to continue to do WAMU 88.5 or WAMU’s Bluegrass Country as a that for others, long after I am gone. I hope that I beneficiary (revocable or irrevocably) in their will, will be able to enjoy listening for many, many years life insurance, charitable gift annuity, charitable trust, to come and can give modestly while I am alive. By retirement account, or similar vehicle. putting the station in my will, I hope that I will be able to make an even bigger financial contribution.” 1961 Society - listener and 1961 Society member, C.R. Anonymous (19) Neil Beskin and Trudie Cushing Charles B. Degges Jr. David B. Eccleston Carolyn A. Eldred Debbie Eliason Patricia Esslinger Edward Gerber Susan Gordon in memory of her daughter, Elizabeth Ker Gordon Leslie J. Graham Christopher J. Hinkle John E. and Isabelle C. Hopkinson Jerry Knoll Dr. Seth A. Koch and Ms. Barbara Bellman Jack Lass Dr. William R. Leahy David LeSage Carol A. Reich Dennis and Alma Wickenden

WAMU 88.5 American University Radio 33 INDIVIDUAL MAJOR DONORS “Intelligence, decency, and wide-ranging informed interests continue to be the hallmark of WAMU.” - listener and WAMU 88.5 major donor, Joan R. Challinor

The annual report reflects annual gifts of $1,200+ received through April 2012. WAMU 88.5 makes every effort to ensure accuracy. If you find an error in your listing or if you would like to change your recognition preference, please contact the Leadership Circle office at 202-885-3802 or email [email protected].

Visionary Level Roberta Van Haeften Margaret Gupta ($25,000 or greater) Catherine Wakelyn Carolyn N. Guthrie Anonymous (1) Maria and Russell Walker Caroline Hanson Marsha and Alan Paller Richard N. Hardy Victoria P. and Roger W. Sant Producer Level June R. Hechinger Mr. and Mrs. Antoine ($2,500.00-4,999.99) Judy and Steve Hopkins W. van Agtmael Anonymous (1) William E. Jarvis and Alexis K. Albion Jennifer Woolard Director Level William L. Anderson and Sean Kelley ($10,000-24,999.99) Dr. Catherine L. Anderson Larry A. Kerr Anonymous (1) Joanne S. Barker Manijeh and Hamid Kharazi-Amin Estate of Delores G. Brenna Graham Barrowman and Julie Klingenstein Joan R. Challinor Stephanie R. Baird Marianne La Fever and Elizabeth R. Derleth Alexander and Mary Barth John S. Britten Sally and Steve Herman Jeanne Bernstein Alisa Lange and Mark Regulinski Betsy K. Karel Walter and Mary Beyer Gary and Irene Lewandowski Virginia A. McArthur Victoria Bohannan B. Thomas Mansbach Estate of Anne Turner White Mary Booth Rita G. Matthews Alexander Breckinridge Broadcaster Level Patrick and Tracey McCormick Annie L. Burns and Jim and Karen McManus ($5,000.00-9,999.99) John T. Monahan Anonymous (1) Steven J. Metalitz and Mr. and Mrs. Carter D. Cafritz Ms. Catherine Gage Katherine and David Bradley Marta Cehelsky Martha Bridge Denckla, M.D. Terry L. Michel and Lynne H. Church and William Dodge Estate of Alan D. Fiala James H. Skiles Julie and John Hamre Randal S. Milch and Jeffrey A. Cooper, MD, MMM and Amelia S. Salzman Thomas S. Kahn and Glenna B. Winnie, MD Susanna Schwartz-Sanchez William J. Moore III Nedda Davis Rupa and Gan Murali Richard and Barbara Kaufmann Dorothy L. Dubois and Burks B. Lapham Robert C. Musser and Mark T. Germann Barbara L. Francis James A. Losey Jacob and Rebecca Dweck Dr. Kathleen A. Maloy and Ms. Delphine W. Peck and Lynn Engelman Mr. Charles E. Peck Heather L. Burns Carol Englert Caryn G. Mathes Jack Reidhill Rebecca Faeder Rose Rosetree Herbert Miller Wendy L. Farrow Stacy E. Palmer Marc Rothenberg Vic and Judy Fazio Amy R. Sabrin and G. Evans Witt James Y. Park Karen W. and John H. Ferguson Mary Ann Roberts and Deanne H. Sharlin Margaret J. and David C. Shih William L. Babcock, Jr. Michele M. Franco William Seale Elaine U. Sloan and John Hudson Donetta George Robert J. Smith and Kristi Smith and James Hollis Susan and Massimo Gigli Michelle Smith Deborah D. Sorkin Jo Anne Glisson Moraima and Kevin Lavin Chandler M. Tagliabue and Karen R. Guberman and Paul J. Tagliabue Colin and Anne Southall Raymond C. Kennedy Kathleen Strouse F. Chapman and Grace Taylor Peter D. Guerrant III

WAMU 88.5 American University Radio 34 Andrea J. Sussman and Lisa A. and James R. Baugh Elizabeth and Chet Burrell Ray Adomaitis Kim and Kyle Bayliss Diane B. Burstein Robert and Bonnie Temple David G. and Pauline L. Bean Cameron Burton Joel K. Tjornehoj Ms. Ellen Bean Monica Bustard Helen R. Toth Terry Beaty and Anne Mehringer Arona and Raymond Butcher Bill and Dru Vodra Joan S. Benesch Martha E. Byers Francis J. Warren Susan and Alan Berlow James and Kathryn Byrd Rick Weiss and Natalie Angier Adam S. Berman Christine and James Byrnes Irene and Alan Wurtzel Gary Berman Mary M. Cabriele and Ellen and Bernard Young James Bessel David S. Hudson Alexandra C. Bezeredi and Mr. and Mrs. William N. Cafritz Patron Level Francesco Caramazzo Bryan Cahill ($1,000.00-2,499.99) Baroline and Richard Bienia Nora and Juan Cameron Anonymous (49) Sandra Bird Tara Campbell Rob Abbot and Claire Cifaloglio Tuppence H. Blackwell The Honorable and Janice and Kim Abraham Susan L. Blake Mrs. Michael Caplin Deanna S. and Charles T. Akre, Jr. Ronald and Nancy Bleeker Patricia Carey Terry L. Albertson and Charlotte Block Charles and Kathleen Carlson Kathleen Blackburn Bernadette M. Blum Courtney A. Carlson and Penelope Albritton Dianne and Paul Bock David Yarkin Xavier Alire and Anne Altman Barbara Bodine Rex and Myrna Carpenter Beth Allaben and Matt Chambers Mr. and Mrs. George H. Bohlinger III Candice Castaneda Tracey C. Allen David and Judith Bonior Brandon Castroflay George and Wati Alvarez-Correa Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Borgmann Susan and James Cavanaugh Dr. Ellen M. Anderson Jean Ramsay Bower Michael S. Chambers Karen Anderson M. Kenneth and Ann Bowler Wilbur and Katherine Chase Patricia C. Anderson Alan S. Boyd Nancy H. Chasen and Rev. Stephen M. Anderson and Paul Boyles Donald M. Spero Mrs. Jane W. Anderson Margaret Brady Maureen Chelius Christopher Angioletti Jennifer L. Bragg and Munsok Chong Decker Anstrom and Dr. Jonathan P. Jarow Donna M. Christian and Sherry Hiemstra Shirley D. Brandman and Thomas R. Wolanin Paula Antonovich Mr. Howard M. Shapiro Hee Chung Charles W. Applegate Paul A. Branum Michael Clark Kathy Aram and Robert Fabia Karrye Y. Braxton Mary J. Cleary and Kevin Cronin Sanjay Arora Pearl Brigagliano Chris Coats Renee and David Asher David W. Briggs and Dr. Elizabeth L. Cobbs and Eric J. Astor and Kim Stryker John F. Benton Philip D. Green, Esq. Robert F. Atlas and Gloria Paul Alan and Renee Brimfield Robert W. Cochrane Wyckham Avery Clifford L. Brody Edmund Cohen, Esq. Anne and Don Ayer Jere and Bonnie Broh-Kahn Matthew A. Cohen Carroll Ayres Craig S. Brooks Peter and Cynthia Cohen Jean Badalamenti Beverly A. Brosky and John Y. Cole, Jr. and Nancy Gwinn Michael Baetzhold Giordano A. Chiarutti Elizabeth Colice Cheryl and Orrin O. Baird Dylan Brown Ruth Ann Compton Frederick J. Baker Lisa C. Bruch Kathleen Conley Jack Balsinger Julie S. and Dennis Bruns James J. Conlon Julie Banzhaf-Stone Wilson W. Bryan David N. Cook and Jane Barrow Catherine E. Buckley Ann Thompson Susan and William Bartlett Stevan E. Bunnell Wilson Cook Jason Bauer Georgia and Stephen Bupp Philip Corfman and Judith Bauer Alexandra P. Burns and Harriet B. Presser Ken Berard Dr. Sarah T. Corley

WAMU 88.5 American University Radio 35 Patrick A. Correnty Barbara Bares and Marc Efron Navroz Gandhi Lisa R. Corsey Kimberly K. Egan Dr. Fabian R. Garcia Pascale Craan Lisa D. Ekman Favio Garcia Jonathan Cramer Nabil Elhady David C. Garlock David C. Crane Debbie and Bill Eliason Major E. Garrett Kevin M. Creamer and Evan Ellicott James Garrity Cynthia H. Shields Dr. Charles and Patricia Emich Nancy and Glen Gehman Kimberly Crichton Yogesh Engel Neil Gehrels and Ellen Williams Nancy Crisman Mr. and Mrs. Richard England, Sr. Gaela Gehring Flores and Martha Cropper Heather Engle Bonard Molina Garcia Anne Cross Susan R. Etherton Bobby George Steven A. Culbertson Dr. Amitai Etzioni Mark Germann Bradley M. Dancy Daniel Evanchik Jon Gibney Ann Danner Carlos Evangelista Elsa Gibson Gloria A. Darlington Clare A. Evans Matthew L. Gibson James and Bannia Darrow Robert C. Evans Walter R. Gillette III and Keiko and Igor Dawid T. A. Everett Carol-Lynn Clatterbuck Deanna K. Dawson Robert and Carolyn Falb John M. and Deborah C. Gilligan Maureen A. Dayton Julie and Carl Falk Richard A. Glaser Jon and Margaret De Lisser Shaun Fanning Dr. John I. and Jennifer Glass Joan G. de Pontet Anne Farmakidis Robert L. Glass Victor F. DeFrancis Elinor K. Farquhar Joseph E. Gleason Robert W. Degrasse, Jr. and Averill W. Farrelly Thomas and Kathryn Glennan Sarah Killory Tina G. Farwell Ellen Glover Susanne Denham Dr. Judith and Stanley Feder Edward Q. Goddard Daniel and Judith Deutsch Roger and Christine Feinthel Patricia F. Godley Archana Devasia Ann M. Felber Helen M. Golde Renee DeVigne Arlene L. Ferrill Basil and Hana Golding Peggy Di Vincenzo Tarhan Feyzioglu Seth Goldman and Julie D. Farkas Luke J. Diamond and Dora Figueiredo David Goldsmith Penelope Crocker Christina Fink Amelia A. Gomez Dr. Leon A. Dickson, Jr. Edward J. Finn Veronica Gomez-Lobo William and Linda Dietel Samara Firebaugh John and Alice Goodman Robert D. Dinerstein and Joan P. Terrence Fischer Judy A. and Denis F. Gordon Fread Denise J. Fisher Jamie S. Gorelick and Caroline and Thomas Bartman Betty Flanders Foster and Richard E. Waldhorn Alisha Dixon P. W. Foster, Jr. Donald E. Graham Monica and Mitchell Dolin Gail A. Fleming Patrick Grant Mark E. Donahue Elisabeth Martinson Fogt Bradford H. Gray Hans and Rebecca Donovan Kathleen Fontaine and Helen Darling Marcia K. Dorst Elizabeth and Peter Forster Todd D. Gray Stacy M. Du Preez Rebecca Fox Dr. Rayna Green Amy Dunbar and Ted Hester Susan J. Fox Anne and David Greene Mitchell B. Dunn and Susan Lacks Anna Foxen Michael R. Greene and Ronald Dunn Jean and Gregory Frane Alex Dietrich Ezra Duong-Van Paul E. Frick Elisabeth Griffith Jean H. Durfee Simon A. Fritzlan Hannah B. Grisar David B. Eccleston James L. Fulton III and Anne and William Gross Michelle Edwards Theresa H. Fulton Rachel Grossman Robert A. Edwards Terry and Karen Fulton Jane Guiliano Shelly Edwards Denise and Tony Furst Jose M. Guillen Virginia B. Edwards Jonathan D. Gallagher Alyson Guthrie

WAMU 88.5 American University Radio 36 Dr. Helene N. Guttman Kenneth Hoyle and Ben and Sandra King Beverly Gyllenhaal Steve Danielson Elizabeth K. King Jaea Hahn Randall Huggins David H. Kinney and Stella Koch Libby Cater Halaby Jared A. Hughes Nancy Klain Lois R. Hall Marie T. Huhtala Sally Klass Guy Hammer James F. Humphreys and Kevin Klose and Deborah Ashford Marlene S. Hammond Margie Clarkson Jerry Knoll Kathryn and Michael J. Hanley Richard Humphries Susan J Koch Herbert J. Hansell Jerald W. Hunsberger Ann F. Kolker and Peter R. Kolker Susan Harding Jane D. Hurst and Erin C. Kollins Bob Harkness Joseph M. Murphy Alexandra and Douglas Koneff Delroy M. Harper Clare A. Ignatowski Mr. and Mrs. Edward Koppel Rebecca Harper Shad Imam Jack Kostelec Curtis W. Harpold Sue Immerman Lisa Kountoupes Ruth A. and John C. Harris Perrin Ireland and Claudia D. Kousoulas Trisha Hartge and Alan Strasser Mr. Thomas C. Ramey Matthew Kozey Dennis Harton, Jr. Dariush M. Izadi Beth M. Kramer Andrea C. Haslinger and Michele E. Jacobs Helen Krasnow Gary D. Solis Diann Jacox Adam Kreczko Elizabeth A. Haugh John and Tracie Jacquemin Andrew Kuester Jeffrey W. Hayes Keith Jahoda Dr. Gregory A. Kujala and Mark Heaney Joseph R. Jehl, Jr. and Eileen Martelli Jean Hecker Jeanne D. Jehl Beca Kulinovich Mahtab Hekmat Michael W. and Kathleen L. John Kern Kymn Michael and Ricki Helfer William Johnson and David F. La Mar Dr. Lothar Hennighausen Lynn Alsmeyer-Johnson Arleen E. LaBella and Sharon H. Hertz Dr. Janet G. Jones Dennis J. O’Brien Deborah M. Herzfeld Kevin R. Jones Yuk Chong Lai Mary B. Hevener and Dr. Steven E. Jones Solomon Laieke Frederick Wallach Edgar A. Jordan Brett and Janet Lambert Ann U. Hicks Ronald and Cathleen Jordan Daniella Landau Joseph R. Higdon and Soo Jung Mary L. Lane Ellen L. Sudow Mr. J. W. Kaempfer Jane Lang and Paul Sprenger Elizabeth R. Hilder and Florence A. Kaltovich Diane S. Large William R. Smith Joseph Kao Carlyle M. Lash and Caryn Wagner Karen A. Hill and John Bath Paul and Lisa Kaplowitz Christie P. Lassen Leslie Hill and Dennis Carroll Janet Katowitz David D. Laufer Steven L. Hill George Katsigiannakis Karen and Mark Lawrence William M. Hines and Hadrian and Candace Katz Dr. Robert Layden Judith Randal Allen L. Keiswetter and William R. and Christine M. Leahy Cassie Hoffman Gerta Pfeifer Keiswetter Suzanne Lehmer and William B. and Marie Hoffman Dr. Robert and Judith Kellogg John W. Fisher III Nora and Christian Hohenlohe Mr. and Mrs. Ernest B. Kelly III James J. Lemon E.J. Holland, Jr. Thomas R. Kelly Katherine Lett Mary Holland Frances H. Kennedy Mark and Carol Levin Douglas H. Holly Mary Kennedy and Gerald Fisher Dr. Stuart Levy Roland and Cynthia Hoover Ann and Neil Kerwin Brian and Katherine Lewis Jane C. Horvath Sudhakar Kesavan Judith Lichtenberg and Sally Ann Hostetler The Honorable Gladys Kessler David Luban John L. House Paul J. and Leslie Kiernan Marilyn Lichtman Rachel Howard Haddis Kifle Sonja C. and John W. Lightbody, Jr Joe and Embry Howell Jin M. Kim Nancy E. Lindsay

WAMU 88.5 American University Radio 37 Priscilla and Johannes Linn Andrew McDermott Khyati Nayak Geoffrey Lipsey Mark McDonough Robert Naylor Alan Lipsitz Michael J. McGuire David Neal Robert D. Litowitz Stevenson McIlvaine and Timothy and Anne Neill Laura Litten and Andre Leduc Penelope Breese Patrick and Cheryl Nichols Laura Loeb Roberta McInerney David J. Noble Andrew Long Beverly E. and William S. McKee Catherine L. Nocera Molly Loomis Nancy and Ray McKinley Susan Nordeen T. Michael Louden Dr. Margaret Mclaughlin and Yvonne D. Norton Julie and David Lowman Stanley Skriloff Gary Norvell and Colleen Boothby Dr. Jane Lubchenco and Katherine G. McLeod Nonna Noto Dr. Bruce Menge Colin T. McLetchie Angela Nugent Kevin and Karen Lucas Sheila M. McMahon Carolyn J. Oblinger Casey Lucier Michael R. McMillan Katherine O’Brien Miner and Sharon Lundahl Duncan L. McVey William A. Miner Mona L. Lutnes Barbara Meade Paul D. O’Brien and Molly C. Lynch Douglas F. Mearns Susanne Owens Kent W. Lynn and Archana Mehta Margaret and David O’Bryon Gregory S. Thomas Ana Paula Meireles Donal O’Connell and Kathy Sierra Todd W. Lyons Doris M. Meissner Colin O’Grady Sandra L. Mabry David Melin Warren E. Ohearn Natalia Machuca Joseph R. and Roger Olson Meredith Mackay Martha M. Membrino Allison Orlina Kristopher Mackey James V. Merrill and David G. Orloff Cathy Macneil Hollinger Kathryn E. Stein Kathryn O’Toole Jenifer Joy Madden and Dr. Donna M. Mertens David Ottaway Mark Madden Scott D. Michel Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Page Barry D. Maglaughlin and David G. Mihalcik Susan Page and Carl Leubsdorf Catherine Powell Matthew Milledge Lauren Pair C. Peter Magrath Dr. Caela Miller Nancy S. Pallesen Joanna W. Maguire Harris N. Miller and Atul Pathiyal and Mary Ann Mahoney Deborah A. Kahn Viji Rangaswami Hal Malchow Linda B. Miller Barbara A. Patocka Sebastian C. Mallaby Dr. Nancy E. Miller and Susan M. Patterson Suresh Mallikaarjun Walter A. Romanek Larry T. Patton Kristin Malvadkar Ms. Rebecca P. Milliken Molly Pauker Forbes E. and Sara E. Maner Bill and Margaret Minneman Bonnie Paulsen Mary E. Manion Phoebe Mix Andrew Pergam Steven Mann Christy and Michael Moberly Michael Perschbacher Derek and Chandra Manning Helen T. Mohrmann Joseph M. Perta Alexander and Thais Mark Dylan Moore Mrs. Jane Petit-Moore Edward A. Martin Mary C. Morn and John Rakestraw Dmitri Petrovykh Seth Douglas Martin Helen Morrison Kathryn L. Pettit Keith Marzullo Dale Clayton-Morrison and Nicholas Phend Thomas and Anne Mascolino Kent Morrison Frank Philpot Cathy M. Mattax Wayne Morse Vanessa J. Piala and Terese Mayberry Jeannie Muir James S. Belikove Ellen Mazzarella Cynthia Mullen Steve and Marilyn Pifer Debra Mazzullo Laura Muller Andrew D. Pike and General Barry R. McCaffrey Richard Mural Barbara Sarshik John A. McCann Joan Murray Norma Pike William U. McCormack Gail C. Naimoli Shari Pine Ann McDaniel Amy L. Nakamoto Francis Ann Pitlick

WAMU 88.5 American University Radio 38 Jeremy Pittman Kenneth C. and Dr. Christina M. Schreiner Badri Plaseied Katharine M. Rogers Stephanie Schriock Kirby M. Plessas William B. and Sandy B. Rogers Leonard and Celia Schuchman Robert S. Plotkin Philip and Jennifer Rogofsky Nicholas Seidenberg Michael Poff Dr. Terry and Christine Rolon Thomas Selby Andrew and Melissa Polott Thomas Rosen Daniel and Jacquelyn Serwer Stacy and Jeffrey Porro Sara Rosenbaum Martha and Joseph Shannon John and Amy Porter James S. and Chantel L. Sheaks Zachary Portilla Marcia B. Rosenheim Margaret E. Sheer Alicia Powers Ed and Pam Rosenthal Dr. Katrin Sieg Dr. Suzanne M. Powers, Esq. Matthew Rosov Paul Silber E. Kemp Prugh Dr. Jane L. Ross David M. Silberman and Rateeluck Puvapiromquan Molly N. Ross Claire J. Engers Shakil Qureshi Patricia A. Rostkowski Annette F. Simon Donald Raible Nancy Roth Maxine and Daniel Singer Richard and Nancy Raines Harold Gossett and Marshall and Heidi Sinick Senta and Al Raizen Barbara Rowan Gossett David R. Slifer Maureen A. Raley Dianne Rucinski Scott and Carol Ann Smallwood Stewart Ramsey Roberta Rudnick Brian Smith Miki Rankin Ellen Ruina General and Mrs. William Y. Smith Theresa Raphael Robert M. Runyan Patricia and Christopher Smith John and Melisa Rapp Christina Ruppert Sydney M. Smith Donald Rasnake Sally Rynne Steven R. Snapp Liane Ray Karl Rysted Andy Sneegas Jonathan R. Reel Hind Saab Ricardo J. Soto Leanne Rees Denyse Sabagh Anna Soukiassian Diane and John Rehm Elizabeth R. Sachs Sandra L. Speiser and Mary Reilly and Paul Brophy Carol A. Sadler and Christopher J. English Alan R. Rein Steve Geimann Franklin Spencer Deborah Carliner and Sachio and Ester Saito John C. Springer and Robert A. Remes Bonnie and Andrew Sakallaris Dana L. Kelly Katherine and Michael Renner Kenneth and Myrta Sale Carol P. Stangel Margaret M. Rettig Sharon Schoeller and Nancy E. Stanley Dr. F. Turner Reuter and Edward Saltzberg Cynthia Starr Nancy B. Reuter Cameron Sanders Mark Stencel John I. and Peggy Richardson Lisa Sanders Paul J. Stenger Alberto J. Rivera Shawn Sansom Michael H. Stephens Alice M. Rivlin and Karen M. Sarkis Sally Sterling Sidney G. Winter Tony Sarmiento and Janet Silva Diane Stewart Razi Rizvi Diane A. Sauter and John I. Stewart, Jr. and Jeannette E. Roach Bret E. Moore Sharon S. Stoliaroff, PhD Steve and Cokie Roberts Stephen Scheidt Ms. Susan L. Stillman Marda J. Robillard and Ms. Alice Coleman Schelling and Jean Strohl Patrick Tribe Mr. Thomas C. Schelling Judith A. Strotz Amanda C. Robinson Barbara and Ray Scherer David Sturgeon and Marion Q. Robinson Mr. and Mrs. Bob Schieffer Alyssa Denzer Raymond L. Robison Jean Schiro-Zavela and Joanna Sturm Andrew V. Rock Vance Zavela Pamela C. Sullivan Pamela C. Roddy and Jonathan Schmelzer Michael G. Svoboda James S. Morrow Nancy and Raymond Schoenke Ellen and Edmund Synakowski Maggie and Larry Roffee Jeremy J. Schreifels and Rasmy Talaat Jeanmarie Rogers Constance Downs Bruce N. Tanzer

WAMU 88.5 American University Radio 39 Mr. and Mrs. David E. Taylor Dr. Michael J. Webb Dennis Yu Jacob Taylor and Jean Park Dr. Ray R. Weil Morwarid Zarif Kristie Taylor Richard Weinberg Jessica R. and R. Davis Taylor III Robert A. Weinberger Stephen P. Zdravecky Reginald Taylor Patricia Weiss Fagen Dr. Martha Zeiger and Valerie Terray Marvin F. Weissberg Dr. John Britton Cory Thacker Suzanne and John Welch Ginny Grenham and Alan and Cynthia Thomas Mr. and Mrs. Linden H. Welch Paul Zevnik Helen and Ken Thompson Susanne and Harrison Wellford Jeffrey Zhang Matthew Thompson David Weng Bain Zietlow James Tichenor Karin Werner Danielle Ziff Terry and Leann Tichenor Heijia and Willis Wheeler Dr. Paul and Sharon Zorsky David C. Todd Leslie Wheelock Alkis Togias William A. White Michael Tonsmeire Sarah and Mark Whitener Musa Touray Jeffrey S. Wilder Lawrence and Monica Tremonti David C. Wiley Leslie Tsou Amber Wilkie Jeremy Turner David R. Willcox Samuel D. Turner Robert H. Williams Joe Urbano Diane M. Wilson Mary Margaret Valenti John and Pat Wilson Jacob and Debra Van der Gaag Kinsey Wilson Donald Van Duyn Thornton W. Wilt Hardee Mahoney and James Windle Juan S. Vegega Peter and Marianne Winglee William and Julie Vigdor Jackson and Suzanne Winter-Rose Priya Viswanath Kathleen K. Wiseman Ernst and Sara Volgenau Nathan A. and Emma S. Wood Wendie L. Wachtel Judy Woodruff Althea and William Wagman Hao Wu Lori K. Wagner Don and Collen Wudel Mallory and Diana Walker Daniel Yergin and Carolyn Ward Angela Stent Yergin Christopher H. Washburn Bingfan Yin Karen Wathen Julian A. and Stacy D. Yochum Dan Watkiss and Carol Clayton Jill York Matthew S. Watson and Alfred J. Young Ellen Cabot Charlotte A. Youngs Hugh G. and Shirley L. Webb Howard Yourman

WAMU 88.5 American University Radio 40 WAMU 88.5’S 50TH ANNIVERSARY GALA DONORS WAMU 88.5 marked its 50th anniversary on the air with a gala celebration at the National Building Museum on Oct. 29, 2011. D.C. event planning firm Dufour & Company provided assistance, and 550 public radio supporters were on hand to pay tribute to the milestone. The gathering brought in more than $100,000 to benefit the station’s programming.

Host Jack Pletcher and Charles Elsen Sheila C. Johnson Dr. Ronald and Deborah Rudolph Founder and CEO, Paul and Marie Travesky Salamander Hotels and Resorts Carol L. Tucker-Foreman and Jay Foreman Vice Chairman, Debra and Jacques van der Gaag Monumental Sports and Entertainment Ken and Dorothy Woodcock President and Managing Partner, Margot and Bill Zimmerman Washington Mystics Individual Supporters Visionary Jodie and George Allen Joan R. Challinor Buffy and William Cafritz Jeffrey and Samira Sine Michael Canet Sally and Edison Dick Director Elizabeth Downes and A. Patrick Doyle Donna and Patrick Butler Nancy and Marc Duber Victoria P. and Roger W. Sant Gary and Susan Farha Emily and Antoine van Agtmael Nancy M. Folger David Forman and Johanna Mendelson Forman Broadcaster Susan Harmon and Richard Meyer Katherine and David Bradley Jeff D. Harvell and Kenneth R. Montgomery Philip Dufour and Todd Andochik Elisabeth N. Holmes Dick and Barbara Kaufmann Craig Hoover and Julie Grohovsky The Kiplinger Foundation John and Isabelle Hopkinson Caryn G. Mathes Kaili and Praveen Jeyarajah Virginia A. McArthur Sam and Lucy Keker Gladys Kessler Producer Kevin Klose and Deborah T. Ashford Pennie and Gary Abramson Michelle and Ivor Knight Barbara Bares and Marc Efron Peyton and Bill Lewis Carter and Melissa Cafritz Amy and Marc Meadows Tom Crouse and Kay Enokido Bob and Pat Schieffer Tom and Barbara Gottschalk Robert and Pat Silverman Sylvia Greenberg Bob and Jackie Smelkinson Harman Family Foundation Maria Stattel and Peter Liu Stephen and Sally Herman John Stewart and Sharon Stoliaroff James V. Kimsey Judy Woodruff and Al Hunt Lee G. Kirstein Punch and Linton Wray Linda I. Marks and Rafael V. Lopez Wannett and Ralph Miller Corporate and Institutional Sponsors Kent and Dale Morrison Airlie Center Donal O’Connell and Kathy Sierra Association of American Railroads Nora O’Donnell and Geoffrey Tracy Counterpart International Alan and Marsha Paller Cross Culture Journeys Geraldine Folger Pilzer Equal Justice Works

WAMU 88.5 American University Radio 41 CORPORATE UNDERWRITING

In FY 2012, underwriting contributed approximately 42 percent of the station’s overall operating budget. This corporate support allows WAMU to grow, to advance its commitment to provide quality programming, and to maintain its position as one of the nation’s leading public broadcasting institutions. WAMU 88.5’s underwriters benefit from their corporate support of the station and appreciate being able to use WAMU as a platform to convey their messages and share information.

WAMU 88.5 Bansal Foundation Cunard Cruise Lines Corporate Underwriters BBC World LTD Media Current TV Beethoven Found CVS 20th Century Fox Beyer Automotive DC Brau Brewing Company 501c Tech Inc. Bikram Yoga Institute DC Department of Transportation AU College of Arts & Science Bloomberg Government Deck Helmet AU Kogod School of Business Bluegrass in the Blueridge Deering Banjo Company AU School of Public Affairs Bethesda Sedation Dentistry Delcor AU Washington College of Law Bluegrass Unlimited Deloitte AAMC Booz Allen Hamilton Disney Book Club AARP DC State Office Bosch Thermotechnology Dixon Hughes Academy of Educational Bowen McCauley Dance Dr. Ralph’s Stanley Development Bridge Bank 41st Annual Festival A Curtis Andrew Auction Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion Duke University AEG Live British School of Washington Earth Justice AFS - USA Broad Residency Edelman Public Relations Aid for Africa Brunswick Main Street Editorial Projects in Education Airlie Center Buyers Edge Elite Entertainment, Inc. Alden Theatre Calypso Organic Selections Embassy of Brazil American Academy of Capital One Embassy of Japan Dermatology Cancer Treatment Embassy of Korea American Beverage Association Capitol School Embassy of the Republic American Association of Casey Trees of Germany Cancer Research Castaways Energy Now American Bird Conservancy Cathedral Choral Society Environmental Film Fest American University CDWG Eurovision Americas, Inc American Waterways Operations Central VA Family Bluegrass Fairfax Symphony Orchestra Anne Arundel Medical Center Music Festival Fannie Mae API 2012 Vote 4 Energy Champagne Bureau FASEB AU School of Communications Charles Ryan Father Martin’s Ashley Arena Stage Chevron Texaco Fenton Communications ARMA International Chicago School of Psychology Fidelity Investments Arnie Sawyer Films Clarice Smith Performing Film District Arnold DC Arts Center Financial Services Roundtable Artisphere Cohen Media Group Finmeccanica ArtistWorks Common Ground on the Hill First Run Features Athena Health Corcoran Gallery of Art Focus Features Augusta Heritage Center Cornell University Folger Shakespeare Library AVI-SPL Corporate Volunteer Council Ford’s Theatre Ball Aerospace Council on Undergraduate Fox Television Baltimore Symphony Orchestra Research Franklin Park & Arts Center Baltimore Washington Crystal City Business Friendship Hospital for Animals International Airport Development District Geico

WAMU 88.5 American University Radio 42 General Dynamics Information Lincoln Navigation Arts Technology Live Nation New Belgium Brewing General Motors Corp. Lockheed Martin New England Journal of Medicine George Mason University School Longwood University New Video of Public Policy Lowe’s New York Times George mason University School Loyola College NING of Management LUC Media Nixon Peabody Georgetown Presbyterian Church Luckett’s Community Center No Rules Theatre Company Georgetown University Lung Cancer Alliance Northern Virginia Tech Council Gettysburg Bluegrass Festival Macmillan Northrop Grumman GHCVB Maggio & Kattar, P.C. Nuclear Energy Institute Global Impact Make Welcome Entertainment Oak Leaf Bluegrass Google Inc. Marbles The Brain Store & Mountain Festival Grace Ole Opry Martinsburg Berkley CCVB Ogilvy Public Relations Graves Mountain Festival of Music Maryland Clean Energy Summit Worldwide George Washington University- Maryland Department of Olde Towne Pet Resort Lisner Auditorium Agriculture Oliver Wyman Hachette Book Group Maryland Public Television Old Time Radio on MP3 Hahns Old Fashion Cake Company Maryland Renaissance Festival Olney Theatre Center Harper One Marymount University ONGO HBO Matthew Cohen Creative Oxfam Hillwood Museum & Garden McIntire School of Commerce Patuxent Home and Design Magazine McDonough School of Business Paramount Hook Book Events McLean Community Center – Partnership for Medicaid Hylton Performing Arts Center Alden Theatre PCI Communications IMP McLean Drama Company Peace Corps IDP Films Med Fast Pepco IEEE-USA Medomak Family Camp PETA Imagination Stage Merlefest Peterson Institute Institute of Musical Traditions Metrics Media Pineapple Alley Catering International Relief & Mexican Cultural Institute PMK BNC Development Middle East & PNC Bank Intelligent Decisions South Asia Language Institute Podunk Bluegrass Festival Iraq Foundation MIT Sloan School Politics & Prose Washington IVAC M-NCPPC, Watkins Nature Park PoliticsDaily.com Johns Hopkins University – Monsanto Population Reference Bureau Carey Business School Monterey Institute of PostClassical Ensemble Johns Hopkins Community International Studies Potomac Crescent School Physicians Montessori School of Proposal Helper John F. Kennedy Center Northern Virginia QinetiQ Productions John Hopkins University Montgomery College Quicksilver Productions University of North Carolina – Montpelier Arts Center Rand Construction Corp Kenan-Flagler Business School Moroccan American Center Randstad Kinney Group MossRehab Rebel Record/Country Sales Kluge-Ruhe – Mountain Song at Sea Red Flag Releasing University of Virginia National Academy of Sciences Red River Knight Foundation National Association of Rehoboth Beach – Marian Koshland Science Museum Corporate Directors Dewey Beach Chamber Learning Tree International National Association of Counties Reputation.com Legal Seafoods National Building Museum River Expeditions Leukemia & Lymphoma Society National Geographic Robert H. Smith School of Levine School of Music National Geographic Live Business

WAMU 88.5 American University Radio 43 Round House Theatre Ted Med Washington National Ballet Rounder Records Ten Thousand Villages Washington National Opera RTI International Tetra Tech Washington Parent San Francisco Symphony Texas A & M Washingtonian Seneca Caverns Textile Museum Well Dunn Catering Sentara Potomac Hospital The American Century Theatre WellPoint Serve DC The Art League Wells Fargo Shell Corp The Asia Foundation Willow Street Yoga Shen Yun The Barrie School Willowsford Shenandoah Conservatory The Choral Arts Society Wilmington Winter Siemens The Conservation Fund Bluegrass Festival Siena College The George Washington WNED Signature Theatre University Wolf Trap Foundation Simon & Schuster The Healthy Back Store Woolly Mammoth SIT Graduate Institute The Hermitage Theatre Company Sittercity.com The Institute of Legal Reform Your Dog’s Best Friend Sleeping Bear Press The International School of Music Your Part-Time Controller SmartPower The Ivymount School Zuckerman Spaeder Smithsonian American The Jamestown Foundation Art Museum The Kaplan Center Smithsonian Art & Music The Key School Smithsonian Folkways Recordings The Kiplinger Foundation Smithsonian Institution The Lewin Group Smithsonian Latino Center The Metabolic Studio Snow Time Inc. The Nordic Embassies Society for Neuroscience The Onion Softchoice Government The Shakespeare Theatre Solar City The Smithsonian Crafts Show Solar World The Washington Chorus Songwriters Association The Washington City Paper Sony Music The Washington Examiner Sony Pictures Classics Theater J. Southern Ohio Indoor Festival Tommy Hilfiger South Florida Trader Joe’s Bluegrass Association University of the Southern Cove Fire Company District of Columbia SRI International UMBC St. John’s College University of Maryland St. Mary’s County University of Virginia St. Timothy’s School US Chamber of Commerce Stars & Stripes US Naval Academy Starz Media Masqueraders State Theatre USC Rossier State Ventures – Ocean City USA Network Stoney Badger Tavern Virginia Tech Storagehawk Virginia Education Association Strathmore Virginia Public Radio Studio Theatre VDOT Stylus Publishing Washington Ballet SunTrust Washington Craft Show Supreme Air Washington DC Jewish Synetic Theater Community Center

WAMU 88.5 American University Radio 44 AU BOARD OF TRUSTEES, FY 2012 Ex-officio Trustees Kim Cape Jeffrey A. Sine, Chair of the Board Cornelius M. Kerwin Patrick Butler, Vice Chair of the Board John R. Schol Gary M. Abramson Gina F. Adams Faculty Trustees Stephanie M. Bennett-Smith James E. Girard Jack C. Cassell Leigh A. Riddick Gary D. Cohn Pamela M. Deese Student Trustee David R. Drobis Chazmon Q. Gates Marc N. Duber Hani M.S. Farsi C.A. Daniel Gasby Thomas A. Gottschalk Gisela B. Huberman C. Nicholas Keating, Jr. Margery Kraus Gerald Bruce Lee Charles H. Lydecker Robyn Rafferty Mathias Alan L. Meltzer Regina L. Muehlhauser Arthur J. Rothkopf Peter L. Scher Mark L. Schneider Neal A. Sharma

WAMU 88.5 American University Radio 45 IN-KIND CONTRIBUTIONS

WAMU 88.5 depends on its community of volunteers to answer telephones during its membership campaigns. In-kind contributions from food donors keep those volunteers energized. The in-kind donations come from local caterers, restaurants, and national chains, giving participants the opportunity to make a non-cash contribution that may be eligible for a tax deduction and to receive recognition on air and via social media.

FY 2012 In-Kind Food Donors

Amy’s Kitchen kitchkat Angelico Pizzeria La Prima Catering B. Hall, Baker LLC Merkamo Ethiopian Bistro The Big Cheese Moorenko’s Ice Cream Broad Branch Market Parkway Deli Cabot Creamery Cooperative Pete’s New Haven Style A Pizza Café Divan Quick Messenger Service CakeLove Red Jacket Orchards Chipotle Mexican Grill Red Velvet Cupcakery Cogito Ergo Sauté Route 11 Potato Chips Couscous Café & Catering Santa Fe Café of Arlington Das Ethiopian Cuisine Simply Ms. Brown’s Dolcezza Gelato Smokehouse Brothers BBQ Dos Gringos Café Snack Packers Emerson Glenn Tevolution Bottled Iced Teas Fluffy Thoughts Cakes Washington Parties Geppetto Catering Well Dunn Catering, Georgetown Bagelry Whole Foods Market

WAMU 88.5 American University Radio 46 WAMU 88.5 Staff FY2012

Nikia D. Andrews Shaun M. Flynn Christopher B. Lewis James T. Reeder Doris Anisman Stuart W. Foster Nathasha Lim Diane Rehm James R. Asendio Elliott Francis Seth B. Liss Eric J. Rieger Sarah J. Ashworth Jessica W. Fredericks Samuel M. Litzinger Nancy Robertson Sandra S. Baker Emily Friedman James P. Madden Frances E. Rosario Robert Bamberger Sean C. Gallagher Seyed A. Marashi Christina L. Rush James K. Barbour Brian D. George Catherine E. Martinez Bryan D. Russo Gemiqua C. Benjamin Thomas N. Getter Michael F. Martinez Randon R. Ryland Amy E. Benson Walter R. Gillette Caryn G. Mathes Tobey I. Schreiner Rebecca S. Berlin Naomi H. Gingold Benjamin Mautner Laurene A. Schrenk Pierre G. Berryer Nanci Gius Lisa McCarty Ingalisa Schrobsdorff Rebecca E. Blatt Candace T. Gnahoui Melanie L. McCarty David B. Schultz Whitney Boggs Katherine B. Goldgeier Matthew McCleskey Rebecca A. Sheir Tara N. Boyle Marjorie E. Goldman Mark McDonald Alicia Shepard Pat Brogan Jessica E. Gould Jonna E. McKone Virendra N. Silva Tayla K. Burney Linda Guerrine Elizabeth L. McMahon Nishant Singhal Matthew A. Bush Lauren M. Gulley Ezra Menelik Markette E. Smith Kavitha J. Cardoza Andrew K. Gunn Kara K. Merrigan Rachel L. Snyder Richard T Cassidy Haithem N. Hammad Stacy A. Mitchell Kristen Sorensen Charles A. Chadwick Harris S. Handwerker Ginger Moored Richard Spottswood Jonathan N. Charry Caroline J. Hanlon Benae J. Mosby Erin E. Stamper Christopher B. Chester Jessica N. Hansen Carrie E. Moskal Alan J. Steiner Virginia J. Clairmont Anthony V. Hayes Patricia A. Mowery Anne K. Stopper Mary E. Cliff Anne S. Healy Paul Mozzocci Meymo L. Sturges Courtney Collins Gary A. Henderson Karen A. Munson Karen G. Summers Rebecca A. Cooper Jeanine Herbst Kylie E. Musolf Brendan C. Sweeney Joelle Costello James Hilgen Pavlo Myakishev Peter Swinburne Denise Couture Jennifer C. Hitt Susan C. Nabors Karanpreet K. Takhar Yasmine I. Creese-Brown Doreen N. Hodge Berta Najera George C. Teskey Sarah E. Cumbie Lettie M. Holman Pier A. Nazareth Susan K. Thomas Katy Daley Helen V. Holmes Carey Needham Peter R. Thompson Heather M. Dannenfelser John M. Holt Kara L. Nichols Andrea F. Travis Kamille A. Davis Lucile N. Horn Rosemarie M. Nielsen Armando E. Trull Raymond H. Davis Lisa K. Howard Kojo Nnamdi Mary Sue Twohy Mary A. Dempsey Elahe Izadi Mallory M. Noe-Payne Ariel C. Valdez Lee M. Demsey Patrice A. Jackson Jason M. Novak Diane L. Vogel Martin Dicaro Nicole S. Jecks Linda Nyakundi Ed Walker Allison J. Dickinson Christal Jerez Timothy K. Olmstead Jerad B. Walker Victoria E. Diez Katy June-Friesen Frances A. Perpich-Hedtke Anthony W. Washington Lisa Z. Dunn Margo K. Kelly Sharon R. Pettigrew Bobby R. Webster Tamara N. Edgerton Hubert G. King Minh N. Phung Gary L. Weitzman Debra S. Eliason Alissa R. Kirby Rachelle N. Pinckney Trevor J. Whitney Harper Fant Geraldine M. Kontos Michael L. Pope Glenn A. Williams Susan S. Farha Antje Kuchenbecker Echo N. Propp Steven A. Williams Dana F. Farrington Farah Kutmangil Bueno Kellen M. Quigley Jonathan R. Wilson Nancy J. Feldman Lauren M. Landau Sean J. Rameswaram Natalie Yuravlivker Fred Fiske Matthew C. Laslo Barbara L. Ramundo James T. Zelaska Joseph J. Flowers Rachel E. Lesher William J. Redlin

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