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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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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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23:18

Your Guide to October 2024 in DC

City Cast DC ·

2024/10/01

Do you feel it? That tiny chill in the air. The leaves are turning a little bit red, summer is over, and it’s giving way to fall in D.C. City Cast’s Priyanka Tilve and Kaela Cote-Stemmermann are here to go through our guide to October, from enjoying the crisp weather outside to spooky dance floors inside. And if you love fall as much as we do, check out our episode about the DMV’s best pumpkin patches. If you're new here, welcome! We’ve put together a starter pack for you, with episodes and articles

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23:21

Why DC Cut the Circulator

City Cast DC ·

2024/09/30

Starting tomorrow, D.C. is phasing out its Circulator bus routes. Dan Tangherlini, who launched the service when he ran the city’s transportation department, is here to tell us how we got here, and what might get lost when the Circulator stops circulating. You can read Dan’s Greater Greater Washington piece on the Circulator here. 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

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27:16

Housing Crisis, Noise-Proof Apartments, and the...

City Cast DC ·

2024/09/27

We’re talking about a perfect storm threatening affordable housing in D.C. with the Washington Post’s Aaron Weiner, as well as whether they ought to make builders noise-proof new buildings. Plus, we have some thoughts about Washington’s newest sports icon. 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 September 27th episode: National Museum

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26:40

What’s Next For DC’s Trendiest Neighborhood

City Cast DC ·

2024/09/26

The Washington Post dubbed Buzzard Point “D.C.'s trendiest new neighborhood” this past summer. But longtime residents of the area have concerns about just how Buzzard Point is being developed. Emeka Moneme, Capitol Riverfront BID president, is here to explain what Buzzard Point means for DC. 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

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19:20

Where To Get The Best Wine in the DMV

City Cast DC ·

2024/09/25

2024 is looking to be a solid year for wineries in Virginia and Maryland. But for folks who are unfamiliar and want to check out the area’s wineries this fall, we’re returning to our conversation from last year with Dave McIntyre of the Washington Post. He’s got a list of wineries no matter your price range or distance restrictions. 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

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25:42

A Political Bar, News-Based Dating App, and Other DC...

City Cast DC ·

2024/09/24

September was chock full of news — so much so that we’ve set up this rapid-fire episode to squeeze all of the stories in. Today we’ve got 10 stories in 20 minutes, from D.C.’s newest dating app which matches you based on news articles, to the viral TikTok that got an AdMo cafe kicked off of Uber Eats. 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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21:59

The 1991 Uprising That Changed Mount Pleasant

City Cast DC ·

2024/09/23

In 1991, protests erupted in D.C.’s Mount Pleasant neighborhood after police shot Daniel Gomez, an El Salvadoran immigrant. Ellie Walton and Quique Aviles, creators of the documentary ‘La Manplesa: An Uprising Remembered', are here to explain what happened and why it was a turning point for D.C.’s Central American communities. Please be advised that this episode contains some graphic descriptions. ‘La Manplesa: An Uprising Remembered’ will be broadcast nationally this Thursday September 26th at 8

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29:59

Does DC Need More Cops? Plus, $19,000 in Traffic...

City Cast DC ·

2024/09/20

We’re talking about whether D.C. needs more police thanks to a new audit report, a car crash involving someone who had $19,000 in unpaid tickets — but was still on the road, and the big recent change in political merch.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 DC

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