WAMU’s Week Ahead: Diving into D.C.’s FY27 budget, Maryland’s legislative session ends and Record Store Day

About this episode

This episode covers D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser's FY27 budget, the conclusion of Maryland's legislative session, and a preview of Record Store Day.

This week WAMU will be checking in on the major cuts and spending choices in D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser's Fiscal Year 2027 budget, the end of the 2026 legislative session in the Maryland General Assembly and a preview of Record Store Day with one of Montgomery County's most enthusiastic vinyl lovers.

Topics covered

• D.C. budget
• Maryland legislative session
• Record Store Day
• vinyl records

Keywords

• budget cuts
• spending choices
• Montgomery County
• vinyl lovers

Mentioned in this episode

Products: vinyl records

Places: D.C., Maryland, Montgomery County's

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