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City Cast DC

City Cast DC is the daily, local audio companion you knew DC needed.. Washingtonians are deeply passionate about our city, whose story is still being written, and City Cast DC is here to tell it. Every weekday morning, our hosts Michael Schaffer and Bridget Todd will engage people from all over the eight wards in conversation about DC’s crises and its beauty, both literal and figurative. It’ll have the feel of eavesdropping on an energetic and informative coffee shop chat, except that with City

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21:56

Inside St. Elizabeth's Abandoned Lobotomy Lab

City Cast DC ·

2026/06/11

We’re talking about St. Elizabeths. As a lot of folks know, the campus of D.C.’s psychiatric hospital has transformed over the past 15 years. There’s still a hospital, but a huge part of the former campus now holds a federal cabinet agency and another part is being redeveloped as stores and houses. NBC4’s Mark Segraves recently gained access to a part that the new management really doesn’t want to talk about — the site of some pretty ghastly surgeries and experiments from the time when St

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32:40

DC's 10-Day Election Scenario, World Cup Specials Hit...

City Cast DC ·

2026/06/10

We’re talking about the state of the mayoral race with a week to go. We’re also talking about whether it really is just a week to go, since DC voters just got some pretty shocking news about how long it may take to count. And we’re talking World Cup specials in DC. Plus, in a members-only fourth segment, we’ll get into the logistics and politics of Sunday’s White House UFC fight.Want some more DC news? Then make sure to⁠ sign up⁠ for our morning newsletter City Cast DC. You can text us or leave

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22:43

DC’s Best (and Most Underrated) Breakfast Sandwiches

City Cast DC ·

2026/06/09

New York City might be known for its iconic bodega staple, the bacon egg and cheese, but DC also does breakfast sandwiches pretty well, too. In a quest to find the best one in DC, Washington Post food reporter Tim Carman asked the internet for its best recs—and the replies came pouring in. Within days, he had a list of more than 60 to try. And after some seriously tasty fieldwork, he’s narrowed it down to the top 10 breakfast sandwiches in DC. Last year, we sat down with Tim to get a taste of his

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30:04

A New Study Says DC’s National Guard Surge Did Not...

City Cast DC ·

2026/06/08

A new think tank study has some fascinating findings about Donald Trump’s national guard deployment in DC: The dramatic surge reduced property crimes by almost a quarter — but did nothing about violence. Richard Hahn from the Niskanen Center is here to explain. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter City Cast DC. You can text us or leave a voicemail at: (202) 642-2654. You can also become a member, with ad-free listening, for as little as $10 a month. Learn

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30:30

'Your City Could Be Better': How Las Vegas Saves More...

City Cast DC ·

2026/06/07

Washington, DC, recycles some of its water, but not as much as Las Vegas, where the water there stays in the city. How else could a desert city possibly have enough water for its year-round tourists, a metro area population of over 2 million, and all those pools? The process just might be grosser than you think. With innovative recycling, strict lawn rules, and infrastructure to monitor it all, Vegas has become a global leader in water reuse. City Cast CEO David Plotz talks with City Cast Las Vegas

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6:35

One Ballot, Five Choices: A Guide to DC's Ranked...

City Cast DC ·

2026/06/06

D.C.'s June Primary is June 16th and this year, voting works differently. For the first time, D.C. is using Ranked Choice Voting, which means you can rank up to five candidates in order of preference instead of picking just one. For this sponsored episode, Senior Executive Producer Annie Rees is chatting with Gary Thompson, Chair of D.C.'s Board of Elections, to explain exactly how it works, bust the myth that ranking more than one candidate splits your vote, and walk you through what your ballot

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39:04

Mayoral Race Showdown, What’s Happening at the Rock...

City Cast DC ·

2026/06/05

We’re going to get into the mayoral race as it heads into its final week, we’re going to talk about why you should pay attention to what’s happening at the Rock Creek Tennis Center, and we’re going to talk new bars. Plus, in a members-only fourth segment, the DC Council has done something weird to the city’s open-meetings law, and we want to look at the state of transparency in our city. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter City Cast DC. You can text us or

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21:07

This Federal Charity Funds Local Initiatives. It...

City Cast DC ·

2026/06/04

For more than 50 years, the Combined Federal Campaign has been a part of DC life. It’s the world’s biggest workplace charity, letting government employees steer money straight from their own paychecks to their chosen charities. It’s especially important to charities here because so many feds live here. But the campaign is now on life support — threatened with termination by the Trump administration. Why target a beloved institution? Drew Friedman from Federal News Network has been covering the

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29:16

DC's Star Wars, What's Next For KenCen After Judge...

City Cast DC ·

2026/06/03

We’re talking about the latest twist in the battle of The Star versus The Washington Star, we’re talking about the odds that Donald Trump’s name will actually come off the Kennedy Center, and we’re going to get into the DC DOX documentary film festival that’s coming up. Plus, in a members only fourth segment, the politics of dissing Trayon White, the only DC Councilmember currently under indictment. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to⁠ sign up⁠ for our morning newsletter City Cast DC. You

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34:17

Kinney Zalesne Makes her Case Over White and Pinto

City Cast DC ·

2026/06/02

The two best-known candidates in the race for DC’s Congressional Delegate are sitting members of the DC Council. We’re talking today with a different candidate who has a somewhat different resume. Kinney Zalesne has worked in national politics and held a major Washington job at Microsoft. She’s here to explain why that resume — along with her own set of values and priorities — is right for this very weird moment in our city’s history. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our

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45:28

Your Guide to June 2026 in DC

City Cast DC ·

2026/06/01

What are you gonna do this month? We’ve got answers: Pride programming. America 250 programming. America 250 counter programming. And lots of barbecue. For ⁠even more tips⁠ on how to make the most of June in DC, check out City Cast DC’s take on what to do this month. If you enjoyed today's interview with District Bridges' U Street Main Street Manager, Kelsye Adams, ⁠learn more here⁠. Learn more about the sponsors of this June 1st episode: ⁠District Bridges⁠ ⁠DC Department of Behavioral

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31:43

'Your City Could Be Better': How Chicago's Libraries...

City Cast DC ·

2026/05/31

Where would DC be without its libraries? Chicago is opening its 82nd public library branch in June, and loaning out books is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to what these institutions offer residents. City Cast CEO David Plotz talks with City Cast Chicago podcast host Jacoby Cochran about how Chicago’s libraries have evolved to meet community needs, from opening a food pantry inside a branch to turning student IDs into automatic library cards — and how they could be even better. Plus, are

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33:04

Feds Face Trump NDAs, DC's World Cup Watch Parties,...

City Cast DC ·

2026/05/29

We’re talking about NDAs for feds, we’re talking about the World Cup in DC (even if it’s not in DC), and we’re talking about the Spelling Bee, which is in fact in DC. And in a members-only fourth segment we’re going to talk about the new look of Freedom Plaza. DC has some thoughts. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to⁠ sign up⁠ for our morning newsletter City Cast DC. You can text us or leave a voicemail at: ⁠(202) 642-2654⁠. You can⁠ also become a member⁠, with ad-free listening, for as

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24:38

Your Guide to DC’s Best Beaches

City Cast DC ·

2026/05/28

Summer's here, and if you're already sweating through your shirt on the Metro platform, it might be time to find a beach. DC isn't exactly known as a beach town, but you're actually within a short drive of some seriously good options, from the Chesapeake Bay all the way down to the Outer Banks. The question is: which one is right for you? Luckily, we’ve got the answers. City Cast contributor Tim Ebner has THE definitive guide to the area's best beaches, and today he's breaking it all down. Want

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48:03

Brooke Pinto Talks Her Hill Strategy, Stadium Deal,...

City Cast DC ·

2026/05/27

We’re talking with Brooke Pinto. She currently represents Ward 2 on the D.C. Council but is currently running in the Democratic primary to be D.C.’s Congressional Delegate. We talked about why she wants the job, what she’d do differently than the retiring incumbent Eleanor Holmes Norton, and how she’d work with whoever runs Congress after the November elections. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter City Cast DC. You can text us or leave a voicemail at: (202)

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54:16

Who Wins Summer in the USA? DC Makes Its Case

City Cast DC ·

2026/05/26

City Cast Twin Cities host Sean McPherson hosts this showdown where 12 City Cast reps, including City Cast DC host Bridget Todd, compete head-to-head and debate which city is the best for a weekend trip this summer. From hot tub boats (exactly what they sound like) to epic outdoor summer festivals, our hosts are bringing the best of what their city has to offer this season. Can Bridget beat out her competitors from Chicago, Denver, Las Vegas, Madison, Nashville, Philly, Pittsburgh, Portland, Salt

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41:32

Most Popular DC Baby Names, Malcolm X Park's $16...

City Cast DC ·

2026/05/22

We’re talking about the politics of crime in DC — and other intel we picked up from our big election poll. We’re talking about who deserves credit for restoring those gorgeous Malcolm X Park fountains. And we’re going to get into DC’s booming EDM scene. Plus, in a members-only fourth segment, Metro’s boss wants to take on bus fare evasion in a new way, and not everyone who works for him is happy about it.Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter City Cast DC

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52:22

Janeese Lewis George Talks Affordability, Education,...

City Cast DC ·

2026/05/21

We’re talking with Janeese Lewis George. According to our new City Cast poll, she’s leading the race for mayor. We talked about how she really thinks about public safety, how she wants to spend more on our safety net, and how it feels to be a Democratic Socialist candidate whose support comes from some of DC’s best-educated and newest residents. I hope you’ll stick around and listen.Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC. You can text us or leave a

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31:35

Here's What Our Poll Says About the State of the...

City Cast DC ·

2026/05/20

There have been no citywide public polls of the DC mayor’s race. That changes today. I’m here with Giacomo Squatriti, one of the pollsters who conducted City Cast’s very own poll — which is full of jaw-dropping findings about the state of the mayoral race, DC’s new demographic divide, and the ways new Washingtonians are shaping this year’s vote. We are SO excited to dive into this – and there’s more coverage for you to check out on our website and in our newsletter this morning. Want some more

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31:57

DC’s Best Summer Trips Under $150

City Cast DC ·

2026/05/19

It’s officially summer travel season. And listen, gas prices and travel prices are through the roof right now, but that doesn't mean you can’t still enjoy a fun trip, because Tim Ebner has your guide of trips from the DC area for around $150 a pop. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter City Cast DC. You can text us or leave a voicemail at: ‪(202) 642-2654‬. You can also become a member, with ad-free listening, for as little as $10 a month. Learn more about

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