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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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19:54

How DC Prepares For Elections After January 6

City Cast DC ·

2024/10/30

The election is looming and Washington is anxious. The city government announced some plans last week for security around November 5 and all the way through the interregnum. Axios’ Cuneyt Dil is here to tell us what to expect.Vote on our City Cast 6 awards shortlist here, to help select the six Washingtonians who have transformed D.C. this year. This year’s City Cast 6 Awards are presented by Christopher Nace and the trial lawyers at Paulson & Nace. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up

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28:12

Poop Memorial, WaPo Resignations, And Other DC...

City Cast DC ·

2024/10/29

October was a crazy month in D.C.! In fact, there were so many stories that we couldn’t get to all of them. So today on City Cast DC, we’re recapping the wildest stories you missed, from the poop memorial on the Mall to Metro’s latest big problem. Vote on our City Cast 6 awards shortlist here, to help select the six Washingtonians who have transformed D.C. this year. This year’s City Cast 6 Awards are presented by Christopher Nace and the trial lawyers at Paulson & Nace. Want some more DC news? Then

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17:47

The DMV’s Weirdest Mall is Closing

City Cast DC ·

2024/10/28

As of this week, most of the Crystal City underground shops are shutting down for good. The owner of Total Party, a store that’s been there for nine years, joins us to talk about when the Crystal City Mall thrived, why it’s died, and what’s next. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC. You can also become a member, with ad-free listening, for as little as $8 a month. Learn more about the sponsors of this October 28th episode: Mosaic Theater

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30:26

Cap One Arena Facelift, &Pizza Apologizes, and New...

City Cast DC ·

2024/10/25

We’re talking about the new Capital One Arena plans for downtown with the Washington Post’s Michael Brice-Saddler, the controversy over a Marion Barry-themed snack, and the new NatGeo Museum of Exploration. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC. You can also become a member, with ad-free listening, for as little as $8 a month. Learn more about the sponsors of this October 25th episode: Urban Pace Paulson & Nace Make All Votes Count Interested in

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26:48

'We Were Bored': Teen Girls Kick Man to Death

City Cast DC ·

2024/10/24

There’s a trial going on in a case that has transfixed the city. A group of teenage girls are accused of beating a disabled man to death because they were bored. Keith Alexander from the Washington Post was in the court and is here to talk us through the story. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC. You can also become a member, with ad-free listening, for as little as $8 a month. If you enjoyed today's interview with Mother's Outreach Network Founder

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36:13

What To Know Before You Vote on Initiative 83

City Cast DC ·

2024/10/23

There’s not a lot of competitive races on your November D.C. ballot, but there’s a very interesting referendum that could go either way: Initiative 83, which would bring ranked choice voting to the District, and open up our blue city’s primaries to independent voters. Brian Strege is one of the organizers of the initiative, and Dierdre Brown has been campaigning against it. They’re here to tell us why we should vote their way. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning

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22:37

The Metro Monster and Other Creepy DC Myths

City Cast DC ·

2024/10/22

D.C.’s got plenty of ghost stories. But do you know about the creepy, mythical cryptids roaming our forests and city tunnels? Producer Ashe Durban is here to enlighten you. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC. You can also become a member, with ad-free listening, for as little as $8 a month. Learn more about the sponsors of this October 22nd episode: Urban Pace Paulson & Nace Make All Votes Count Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info

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39:15

‘Love is Blind’ Turns Up the DC Drama

City Cast DC ·

2024/10/21

“Love Is Blind DC” episodes 10 and 11 dropped on Netflix last week and D.C. really turned up the drama. Turns out one of the most beloved men on the show has kids he didn’t disclose? And multiple couples break up before they even get to their weddings. Aja Drain is back to chat through the details. Warning: Spoilers ahead. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC. You can also become a member, with ad-free listening, for as little as $8 a month. Learn more

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27:36

How to See the Pandas, Encampment Clearings, and...

City Cast DC ·

2024/10/18

Axios’ Cuneyt Dil joins the team to talk about D.C. 's clear-out of homeless encampments, a city government whistleblower lawsuit, and what you need to know about the new pandas. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC. You can also become a member, with ad-free listening, for as little as $8 a month. Learn more about the sponsors of this October 18th episode: Roda - use promo code CITYCAST20 for 20% off Make All Votes Count Interested in advertising

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25:37

Should DC Stop Project Pipes?

City Cast DC ·

2024/10/17

For the last few years, Washington Gas has had a scheme to replace pipes all over D.C. in the name of safety. What could be wrong with that? Well, according to the people behind Stop Project Pipes, the real plan is to keep D.C. dependent on a fuel the city has vowed to move away from. City Paper’s Alex Koma has been covering the issue and is here to explain. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC. You can also become a member, with ad-free listening, for

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41:24

The Local Stories About To Go National

City Cast DC ·

2024/10/16

Back by popular demand, City Cast CEO David Plotz sits down with hosts from across the country to talk about what stories they're watching in their hometowns that are likely to impact yours too. Hear from D.C.'s own Julia Karron along with hosts from our daily local shows in Austin, Boise, Chicago, Pittsburgh, and Salt Lake.City Cast is now in 13 cities across the country! Joining our member community is the best way to support what we do. Get all the details and sign up here. Learn more about the

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32:00

Monica From ‘Love is Blind DC’ Dishes

City Cast DC ·

2024/10/15

If you’re keeping up with the new season of Love is Blind set in the District, you know the couples have moved from their pods and are adjusting to their real lives around the DC area. The couples have all experienced ups and downs, especially Monica Davis, who was blindsided by an infidelity scandal on the show. But Monica says even after everything, she’s still redefining fairytales. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC. You can also become a member,

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32:37

Bribery-Marred Re-election Bid, Initiative 83...

City Cast DC ·

2024/10/11

In this special news roundup, taped in front of a live audience at Black Cat, hosts Michael Schaffer and Bridget Todd sit down with WAMU’s Tom Sherwood to break down the juiciest election stories of the year: Councilmember Trayon White’s alleged bribery and scandalous reelection bid, Initiative 83 — which would dramatically change how D.C. votes, and of course, what’s at stake for D.C. in this year’s presidential race. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey

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25:33

The Unexpected Effects of DC's Peak Drug Era

City Cast DC ·

2024/10/10

Tony Lewis Jr. was 9 years old when his father was arrested for his involvement with the notorious 1980s D.C. drug kingpin Rayful Edmond. Last year, after a campaign spearheaded by Tony Jr., his father walked free. He’s here to tell us about how it went down, and what he thinks D.C. needs to do for people coming out of prison. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC. You can also become a member, with ad-free listening, for as little as $8 a month. Learn

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21:27

Litigious DC Parents and Angry Coaches Over ......

City Cast DC ·

2024/10/09

Over the last year, DC’s little league has been roiled with drama. With cheating accusations, threatening emails, lawsuits, and other things that only happen when youth sports take place in a neighborhood thick with power lawyers, maybe there is crying in baseball after all. Recently, friend of the show Dave McKenna did a deep dive on it, building on the reporting of the Wall Street Journal's James Fanelli, who we interviewed before the summer to explain the drama. Our next live taping is today,

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29:07

Why Housing in DC Is So Unaffordable

City Cast DC ·

2024/10/08

DC is facing a multitude of housing issues, from affordability to lawsuits against “bad” landlords. DC Councilmember Robert White, who leads the Council’s housing committee, joins us to talk about whether anyone can afford to live in DC, what’s going on with the city’s homeless programs, and what the government ought to be doing to create more housing in general. This episode is part of our 2024 contribution to the D.C. Homeless Crisis Reporting Project in collaboration with other local newsrooms

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42:53

Which 'Love Is Blind DC’ Couple is Most DC?

City Cast DC ·

2024/10/07

Is love really blind? 30 singles from the DC area (kind of … ) went on hit dating reality show “Love is Blind” to find out. In today’s jumbo-sized episode, reality TV aficionados and local reporters Chelsea Cirruzzo and Aja Drain are here to recap the first six episodes, out now on Netflix. With host Bridget Todd, they discuss the couples, the drama, and what it all says about the District. Just a heads up, this episode does contain spoilers. Our next live taping is Wednesday, Oct. 9 at Black Cat

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28:35

Holiday Market Rivalry, Middle Class Housing Setback,...

City Cast DC ·

2024/10/04

Washington Post’s Teo Armus joins the team to talk about a spat between dueling holiday markets, a battle over new housing in the suburbs, and a Georgetown high-society grifter scandal that could become a Jared Leto movie.Our next live taping is Wednesday, Oct. 9 at Black Cat. Come join us to learn about the juiciest election stories of the year, from the fierce clash over ranked choice voting to an indicted councilmember's scandalous reelection bid with zero competition. RSVP here. Want some more

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17:54

Why DC’s Storefronts Are Empty

City Cast DC ·

2024/10/03

As you may have noticed, D.C. has a lot of empty storefronts. The trend started long before COVID and could have a lasting effect on the wellbeing of our city. Leah Brooks studies urban space at George Washington University and she’s here to talk about how things got this way, and what the city should do next.Our next live taping is Wednesday, Oct. 9 at Black Cat. Come join us to learn about the juiciest election stories of the year, from the fierce clash over ranked choice voting to an indicted

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21:51

The Tips You Need To Date in DC

City Cast DC ·

2024/10/02

Only a handful of lucky locals got a chance to find love on the Love Is Blind reality show, and the rest of us D.C. singles are out here braving the dating apps. So today on City Cast DC, we’re revisiting a chat with local dating coach Erika Ettin, about tips to snag your partner on the app of your choosing. Our next live taping is Wednesday, Oct. 9 at Black Cat. Come join us to learn about the juiciest election stories of the year, from the fierce clash over ranked choice voting to an indicted

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