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Diane Rehm Bids Farewell After 45 Years on Air

3/17/2025

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Diane Rehm, a beloved voice in Washington D.C. broadcasting, bids farewell to WAMU after an impressive 45-year tenure, with her final broadcast on May 2. Driven by recent staffing cuts, she embraced a buyout offer. However, her passion for broadcasting and advocacy for the right-to-die movement will keep her in the public eye.

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Diane Rehm, a beloved voice in Washington D.C. broadcasting, bids farewell to WAMU after an impressive 45-year tenure, with her final broadcast on May 2. Driven by recent staffing cuts, she embraced a buyout offer. However, her passion for broadcasting and advocacy for the right-to-die movement will keep her in the public eye.