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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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23:51

Is DC Cowering Before Trump?

City Cast DC ·

2024/12/04

Trump is on his way back to the White House in January. So how is the city preparing and what does another Trump presidency mean for D.C.? The Washington Post’s Emily Davies explains what’s next for everyone from federal workers to the Council. 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 December 4th episode: District Bridges Paulson &

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19:01

Which Local Gifts To Buy This Holiday Season

City Cast DC ·

2024/12/03

It’s December, which means if you procrastinate, it’s time to rush to get folks gifts for all the holidays coming up. There’s a ton of local gifts to get people excited, and the City Cast team is here to help break down what you should be buying. 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 December 3rd episode: District Bridges Paulson &

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26:23

Your Guide to December 2024 in DC

City Cast DC ·

2024/12/02

It’s getting chilly, the holiday season is here, and that means it’s December in D.C.! Our team is here to give you all the tips and tricks to have the best December ever, from ice skating at the Sculpture Garden to noshing on soup dumplings. Check out Hey DC’s take on what to do this month. And if you're finding our recs helpful, please consider becoming a member to help us stick around long-term. If you're new here, welcome! We’ve put together a whole guide for you, with episodes and articles to

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22:23

Why You Should Be Drinking Alone in DC

City Cast DC ·

2024/11/27

It’s almost cocktail week in DC – the perfect time to take yourself on a solo date. But it can be a little daunting figuring out where to go, and what to do, so the city cast team is here to talk through tips and tricks for going out alone in the District. Places mentioned in this episode: Showtime Lounge Lyman’s Tavern Red Derby Last Call Bar Jackie Lee’s Bar Charley 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

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26:53

New Asian Grocery, Schlossberg Look-alikes, and Other...

City Cast DC ·

2024/11/26

November 2024 has been a month with a good amount of headlines it’s fair to say. In the barrage of national news, some of which obviously has a very strong local impact, you might have missed some big D.C. headlines. The City Cast DC team is here to get you up to speed. ICYMI: A New Plan to Fix DC’s 911 Call Center DC Needs a ‘Real’ Chinatown DC’s Best International Grocery Stores 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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12:15

The Truth Behind DC's "Turkey Pardon" Tradition

City Cast DC ·

2024/11/25

It’s Thanksgiving! And there’s so much to be thankful for. Including pardoning turkeys! So we’re rerunning a chat that our host Bridget had with Beth Breeding about what happens for one, sometimes two, lucky turkeys every year. 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. This episode originally aired November 22, 2023. Learn more about the sponsors of this November 25th

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26:46

The Latest Twist In DC's Sports Betting Saga,...

City Cast DC ·

2024/11/22

We’re talking about the latest twist in DC’s ludicrous sports-gambling saga, the big news about the Washington Spirit soccer team, and ways you can have the best Thanksgiving ever. 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 November 22nd episode: Luray Caverns Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington Paulson & Nace Interested in

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25:28

The Novel That Exposed DC's Elite Parents

City Cast DC ·

2024/11/21

Washington loves a good elites-behaving-badly story, whether it’s real life or fiction. Which is why we’re hanging out with Emma Sasaki, the pseudonymous author of It’s a Privilege Just to Be Here, a novel set at a D.C. private school that looks a lot like Sidwell Friends School, which just happens to be her alma mater. The book is pretty scathing — especially about the parents, who have been scathing right back. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC

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30:41

How DC’s Zoning Shapes Our Lives

City Cast DC ·

2024/11/20

Sara Bronin is one of the world experts on zoning. It’s the kind of thing that really rivets people at cocktail parties, right? But in fact, Bronin’s new book about how zoning shapes our lives is like a secret history of how cities came to look the way they do — and a blueprint for the way they can get better. And because she lives in Georgetown, it’s full of examples from D.C. that you don’t have to be an urbanism nerd to understand.Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning

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17:01

DC Networking Hacks with a 'Faceblind' Reporter

City Cast DC ·

2024/11/19

Maybe you have had that moment of anxiety where you see someone and you get that sinking feeling like you’ve met before, but you just can’t place their face. That is the everyday reality for former Washington Post journalist Sadie Dingfelder, author of the book Do I Know you? A Faceblind Reporter’s Journey into the Science of Sight, Memory and Imagination. Sadie was diagnosed with face blindness at age 35, and she joins the show to shed some visibility into what it’s like not being able to recognize

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25:09

How Go-Go Stays Alive in DC

City Cast DC ·

2024/11/18

The ribbon cutting for DC’s Go-Go Museum is today! So it seemed like a good time to rerun our episode discussing the idea of enshrining go-go — or any genre — as DC’s official music. 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 Luray Caverns Director of Marketing and PR, Bill Huffman, learn more here. Learn more about the sponsors of this

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30:55

Can Bowser Save DC From Trump? Plus, Plus Musk in DC...

City Cast DC ·

2024/11/15

We’re talking about Mayor Bowser needing to woo Donald Trump, Elon Musk and DC, and some news about the Bay Bridge.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 November 15th episode: Food & Friends' - Slice of Life Paulson & Nace Roda - use promo code CITYCAST20 for 20% off Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington Interested in

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22:16

What’s Happening to Metrobus?

City Cast DC ·

2024/11/14

Metrobus is about to blow up its map, giving every bus in town a new name and giving a bunch of them new routes, too. The system is also trying to rework its funding model in the name of staying afloat. Rachel Weiner from the Washington Post is here to get us up to speed. 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 November 14th

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20:59

DC’s Best Late Night Food

City Cast DC ·

2024/11/13

We care a lot about food at City Cast so we’re always talking about great places to eat. But what about those nights when you’re leaving the bar or a club or work and you’re looking for a spot that’s open late and has killer food? Big Schlim, DC native and viral food reviewer, has you covered. 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

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27:27

What's the Most Overrated (and Underrated) Thing in DC?

City Cast DC ·

2024/11/12

Are D.C.’s monuments fun or more effort than they’re worth? Is Le Dip a must visit restaurant experience or just overpriced? If there is one thing we like to do here, it’s debate what aspects of DC are under or overrated. 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 November 12th episode: Food & Friends' - Slice of Life Paulson & Nace Roda

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19:25

How DC Steakhouses Became Republican Hangouts

City Cast DC ·

2024/11/11

Washingtonian writer Jessica Sidman crunched numbers from political spending reports and found a weird correlation between the Republican party and steakhouses. She’s here to explain where the new power-class hangs out in DC and what it means for the rest of us. 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. Vote on our City Cast 6 awards shortlist here, to help select the six

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36:05

Will Council Fund I-83? Plus, DC Trump Reactions, and...

City Cast DC ·

2024/11/08

Initiative 83, proposing ranked choice voting and semi-open primaries, passed on Tuesday, but what’s next? The Washington Post’s Meagan Flynn joins the team to discuss that, plus local reactions to the 47th president. Check out the 51st’s recommended volunteer opportunities, and Washingtonian’s decompression recs. If you’re especially passionate about our work, consider becoming a member. Thank you for being here — We really hope our election coverage has served you, and we’re planning to keep

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40:09

DC's New Approach to Development

City Cast DC ·

2024/11/07

It’s been a week of big news about things outside of DC’s control, and we’ll get more into that in tomorrow’s Friday news roundup. But one thing that is DC’s call is the redevelopment of North Capitol Street. Ebony Dumas and Anita Cozart from DC’s Office of Planning sat down with us in July to talk about how planners have changed throughout the years. 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

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25:16

How the Election Went Down in DC

City Cast DC ·

2024/11/06

It’s 4 AM, and though there hasn’t yet been a final call, it’s looking like D.C. is going to have to brace itself for another Trump presidency. The team is here to process what that means for our city, our country, and for all of us.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 November 6th episode: Food & Friends' - Slice of Life Alliance

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20:18

What Happens if Trump ‘Takes Over’ DC?

City Cast DC ·

2024/11/05

It’s election day! And your guess is as good as ours about what happens. Cuneyt Dil from Axios joined us back in July to talk about what D.C. might look like in a second Trump administration. 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 for our morning newsletter Hey

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