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For more than 50 years at WAMU, Diane Rehm led thought-provoking conversations that provided insight and context to the most important issues of the day. Through discussions with presidents, Nobel laureates — and you! — she used her curiosity and compassion to help us all understand our world.

This site contains the archive of The Diane Rehm Show (1999 to 2016), the entire catalog of her podcast, On My Mind, and The Diane Rehm Book Club.

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Diane Rehm talks to a guest during a live broadcast of The Diane Rehm Show.

Diane Rehm talks to a guest during a live broadcast of The Diane Rehm Show.

Thursday, May 08 • 3:50 p.m. (ET)

Diane’s farewell message

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After 52 years at WAMU, Diane Rehm says goodbye.

President Donald Trump delivers a speech at Selfridge Air National Guard Base in Harrison Township, Michigan, Tuesday, April 29, 2025.

President Donald Trump delivers a speech at Selfridge Air National Guard Base in Harrison Township, Michigan, Tuesday, April 29, 2025. Official White House Photo by Daniel Torok

Thursday, May 01 • 5 p.m. (ET)

Reflections on 100 days of the Trump administration

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Diane takes the mic one last time at WAMU. She talks to Susan Page of USA Today about Trump’s first hundred days – and what they say about the next hundred.

An image shared by Karoline Leavitt on social media platform X on 24 January 2025. The accompanying text to the image reads: "Deportation flights have begun. President Trump is sending a strong and clear message to the entire world: if you illegally enter the United States of America, you will face severe consequences." The White House has acknowledged that at least one of the men was mistakenly deported.

An image shared by Karoline Leavitt on social media platform X on 24 January 2025. The accompanying text to the image reads: "Deportation flights have begun. President Trump is sending a strong and clear message to the entire world: if you illegally enter the United States of America, you will face severe consequences." The White House has acknowledged that at least one of the men was mistakenly deported. United States Government

Thursday, Apr 17 • 7 a.m. (ET)

How deportations ignited a clash between the White House and the courts

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Can the courts act as a check on the Trump administration’s power? CNN chief Supreme Court analyst Joan Biskupic on how the clash over deportations is testing the judiciary.

President Donald Trump signs an Executive Order on the Administration’s tariff plans at a “Make America Wealthy Again” event, Wednesday in the White House Rose Garden.

President Donald Trump signs an Executive Order on the Administration’s tariff plans at a “Make America Wealthy Again” event, Wednesday in the White House Rose Garden. Official White House Photo by Daniel Torok

Thursday, Apr 10 • 4:30 p.m. (ET)

The impact of Trump’s about-face on tariffs

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The impact of Trump's tariff chaos. The Washington Post's Jeff Stein explains what it means for global trade, the U.S. economy and your pocketbooks.

Johnson & Johnson knew their talc baby powder contained cancer-causing asbestos and covered it up for decades. Gardiner Harris argues this is just one example of lies and cover-ups that have endangered millions of lives.

Johnson & Johnson knew their talc baby powder contained cancer-causing asbestos and covered it up for decades. Gardiner Harris argues this is just one example of lies and cover-ups that have endangered millions of lives. Canadian Nurses' Association

Thursday, Apr 03 • 5 p.m. (ET)

Uncovering the dark secrets of Johnson & Johnson

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Investigative journalist Gardiner Harris on his new book, "No More Tears." It tells the story of Johnson & Johnson, and a history of dark secrets he says endangered millions of lives.

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