On air:  Weekends
Call:   (866) WASH-FM-1

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Email:  MarilynThompson@washfm.com

I'm originally from a small town outside of Pittsburgh, PA and ended up in the Washington area when I attended the University of Maryland and majored in Radio, TV & Film. Most air personalities move around to different markets but I've stayed in DC for over 25 years and actually got my start on WASH FM. Four years ago I came back to 97.1 and as Bon Jovi sings, Who Says You Can't Go Home! Along the way I've hosted shows on several other stations here and even had the opportunity to be a sidekick to the legendary Wolfman Jack--definitely a highlight of my career! Some of my other favorite radio experiences include emceeing the Cherry Blossom parade, broadcasting from Mount Vernon and hosting a group of listeners on a July Fourth cruise down the Potomac. In my free time I try to enjoy all the wonderful things the nation's capital has to offer--trying new restaurants, attending concerts, cultural events and cheering for the Skins (there's definitely some rivalry with my family when we play the Steelers!) I also have the privilege of being a spokesperson for the Muscular Dystrophy Association, having hosted the local portion of the Labor Day telethon for the last 12 years.