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How are you spending your furlough days?

If you are being furloughed because of the shutdown, please fill out this brief form to tell us what you're doing with your time.

What Does A Government Shutdown Mean For You?

WAMU News is covering the federal government shutdown that took effect on Oct. 1. We're wondering what a shutdown means for you. If you're a federal or District employee, or you depend on people who are, please fill out this brief form to share your perspective.

What is your perspective on the conflict in Syria?

WAMU would like to hear perspectives on Syria from people who have personal or professional ties to the Middle East.

What Does "Coming Of Age" Mean To You?

Metro Connection is working on a show with the theme of "coming of age." Tell us what "coming of age" means in your life.

What Are Your Memories Of The March On Washington?

WAMU 88.5 is looking for people who were living in or visiting the D.C. area during the 1963 March on Washington.

Which issues are most important in the Virginia governor's race?

WAMU 88.5 FM is covering the Virginia governor's race, and we're trying to identify the issues that are most important to voters.

What Questions Do You Have About Overturning The Defense of Marriage Act?

WAMU 88.5 FM is continuing covering the impact of the recent Supreme Court ruling striking down the federal Defense of Marriage Act, and we're wondering what questions you have about the decision. Please fill out this brief form to share your questions with our producers and reporters. WAMU's The...

How is sequestration affecting you this summer?

WAMU 88.5 is continuing to cover implementation of federal budget cuts, and we're wondering what sequestration means for you.

What Is The Biggest Threat To Your Safety?

Metro Connection is looking for stories about how we try to protect our safety in our lives. Tell us your.

What Has Inspired Change In Your Life?

Metro Connection is looking for personal accounts of how inspiration happens. Tell us your story.

Is There A Secret In Your Life?

WAMU's Metro Connection is working on a show about secrets, and we'd like to hear about a secret in your life.

What Is It Like To Have A Child With Special Needs?

 

The Kojo Nnamdi Show is exploring the challenges faced by parents and would like to hear from you.

 

How Will Implementation of the Affordable Care Act Affect You?

As the deadline for implementation of many elements of the Affordable Care Act approaches, WAMU 88.5 is working to understand what changes in health care will mean for local communities. 

How Would Sequestration Affect You?

WAMU 88.5 is covering the pending budget cuts set to go into effect in March, and we're wondering what kind of impact the "sequestered" cuts would make in your life?

Calling All Actors, Artists, Writers, Musicians, Curators, Musicians, Producers and Directors!

WAMU invites members of the arts community to share recommendations for stories, events and trends from across the Washington region.

WAMU Is Looking For "D.C. Gigs"

WAMU's Metro Connection is visiting workers on the job in a series we call "D.C. Gigs." Do you or someone you know have a "D.C. Gig" you'd like to share?

Kojo Nnamdi Show Is Looking For Global Communities Around D.C.

WAMU's Kojo Nnamdi Show is looking for interesting stories about immigrants, expatriates and other international communities in and around the District.

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