WAMU: Metro Connection

As the summer ends and the electoral campaigns heat up, we take a look at power — from the political arena to the realm of real-life super heroes.

From Piscataway Park to Panama, we'll head across our region and beyond as we bring you a show all about the passage of time.

As we head into the waning days of summer, we'll soak in some rays, breathe some fresh air, and head into "The Great Outdoors."

From Loudoun to Frederick to the West Virginia panhandle, we're all about Suburbia on this week's show.

We're turning back the clock and casting a glance in the rear view mirror as we look back on the personal and cultural history of Washington and Washingtonians.

From scientists studying fire to lifeguards working in the blistering sun, we meet people who are "feeling the heat" around Washington, D.C.

We bring you a bevy of stories about the roles our neighbors play in our lives — whether it's across the back fence, in the church pew, or on the basketball court.

From Trappist monks to drive-in movie owners to young Washingtonians with HIV, we'll meet people fighting to survive and thrive.

"An hour of public radio a day keeps the doctor away." We'll test that theory as we bring you some of our favorite stories about health and wellness.

It's our annual "Down the Hatch" show, where we present an hour of stories and interviews all about eating and drinking in the D.C. region.