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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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14:50

What Should Happen To DC’s Prime Real Estate

City Cast DC ·

2024/09/09

The city signed a deal that would transform Anacostia’s Poplar Point, one of the most hotly contested waterfront properties in D.C. Last year, we spoke to reporter Tristan Navera about some of the options for Poplar Point and who’s fighting for what. 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 9th episode: PaintCare HSEMA Gala

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27:27

Gun Lawsuit, Rug Tufting Guns, and Medical Marijuana...

City Cast DC ·

2024/09/06

We’re joined by Axios’ Cuynet Dil and City Cast’s Ashe Durban, and we’re talking about the gun lawsuit filed by the DC attorney general, the D.C. medical marijuana dispensaries who say they’re in trouble, and a bunch of things to do this weekend.Check out our September Guide for even more events to catch this month. 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

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24:11

Why DC Traffic Deaths Keep Rising

City Cast DC ·

2024/09/05

More people have died in car crashes this year than in all of 2014 — which just happens to be the year when the DC Government promised to cut these deaths to zero by 2024. What went wrong? The Washington Post’s Rachel Weiner is here to tell 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 September 5th episode: Mosaic Theater

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11:02

DC's Best International Grocery Stores

City Cast DC ·

2024/09/04

For a city that prides itself on cultural diversity, D.C. is lacking on the international grocery store front. Ike Allen, Assistant Editor and Food Writer for the Washingtonian, explains why there are so few international grocery stores in D.C. and the ones we do have that you should know about. 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

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24:57

Your Guide to September in DC

City Cast DC ·

2024/09/03

If you're new here, welcome! We’ve put together a whole guide for you, with episodes and articles to welcome you to our City Cast DC community. We’re back with another monthly guide of things to do, places to go, and tips to follow to lead your ideal D.C. life this September. One of those events is Art All Night! We’re going to be there, alongside our sponsors District Bridges, on September 27. If that’s not what you’re feeling this month, maybe check out the Maryland Renaissance Fair, H Street

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30:01

Trump on DC Abortion Access, Ward 8 Election Chaos,...

City Cast DC ·

2024/08/30

We’re talking about the future of abortion rights in D.C., the election chaos in Ward 8 since DC Councilmember Trayon White was indicted, and just what viral TikToker Keith Lee said about our city’s food scene.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 August 30th episode: Mosaic Theater Company Maryland Renaissance Festival Paulson &

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12:56

Will A New DC Study Dissuade Move to RFK Stadium?

City Cast DC ·

2024/08/29

The Commanders just renamed their stadium in Landover. You might remember it as FedEx Field, well now it’s Northwest Field, after Northwest Federal Credit Union. But really, most D.C. eyes are instead on RFK Stadium over in Northeast D.C., and whether or not the Commanders are coming back there. The Washington Business Journal’s Ben Peters has been reporting on the next step the D.C. Government took toward that reality. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter

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16:41

DC’s Most Underrated Museums

City Cast DC ·

2024/08/28

When you think of a museum day in the district, chances are you might be thinking exclusively of the Mall. We sat down with local journalist Madeline Weinfield to talk about which underrated museums you should be exploring too. 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 August 28th episode: Maryland Renaissance Festival Paulson &

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27:34

Every DC Story You Missed This August

City Cast DC ·

2024/08/27

We’re trying something new – a roundup of all the big stories you missed this August, everything from a bizarre heist in Adams Morgan to a new supermarket policy that might complicate your family’s weekday dinner. 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 August 27th episode: Maryland Renaissance Festival Paulson & Nace Interested in

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17:05

Which DC Book Club is Right For You

City Cast DC ·

2024/08/26

This month DC Public Library won the 2024 National Medal for Museum and Library Service. It’s fitting since the district is a city full of bookworms -- and book clubs! Last fall, we spoke with book club connoisseur Serena Zets about finding the perfect book club. 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 August 26th episode: Maryland

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30:00

Councilmember’s arrest, 911 Fallout, and National...

City Cast DC ·

2024/08/23

We have more updates about the arrest of a DC councilmember, more trouble with the 911 system, and why the city government is buying a prominent downtown theater. 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. (TRY TO CHANGE IT UP EVERY TIME) Learn more about the sponsors of this August 23rd episode: Maryland Renaissance Festival Alliance Francaise Interested in advertising with

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17:56

How Metro Keeps Cool Without AC

City Cast DC ·

2024/08/22

Where’s the coolest place to stand in the Metro? We put the question to Adam Bressler from Greater Greater Washington, who has written an epic explainer about the unusual system that Metro uses to keep stations from becoming D.C. summer sweatboxes. 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 August 22nd episode: Maryland Renaissance

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11:55

Why Navy Yard’s Unofficial Mascot Is a Pig

City Cast DC ·

2024/08/21

We recently talked about the ins and outs of bringing an animal like a dog or a cat into your home. BUT what if it’s something a little more out there, like a pig? Meet Lucy, the insta-famous mini potbelly pig living her best little piggy life as a service animal in Navy Yard. Last summer, we spoke to Lucy’s human Lindsay Bartell about being a pig in the city. 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,

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15:50

Ward 8 Councilmember Arrested on Federal Bribery Charges

City Cast DC ·

2024/08/20

In a court appearance yesterday, federal prosecutors accused Ward 8 Councilmember Trayon White of accepting $156,000 in bribes related to the D.C. Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services, which he oversees. White has had other run-ins with financial law enforcement this summer, and he’s up for reelection this November. The Washington Post’s Emily Davies lays out what we know about the charges and evidence so far. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey

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14:36

What a Harris Presidency Would Mean for DC

City Cast DC ·

2024/08/19

The Democratic National Convention kicks off today, and it’s got us reflecting on what a Harris administration would mean for D.C. Kamala Harris has had a connection with the District since the 1980s, long before she started her political career. Axios DC’s Mimi Montgomery has the story on Kamala Harris’ relationship with DC, her favorite spots, and how her presidency would affect the city. We’ve also reported on how Donald Trump has promised — and threatened — to change D.C. if he’s back in the

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28:34

Ride-Share Lawsuit, Councilmember Recall Fails, and...

City Cast DC ·

2024/08/16

Katie Wells, author of Disrupting D.C., joins the team to talk about litigation against a local ride-share company, the end of the Charles Allen recall, and some news out of the Eden Center.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 August 16th episode: Paulson & Nace Metropolitan Washington Restaurant Week: (8/12 - 8/18) Interested in

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20:17

How Racism Persists on the Hill

City Cast DC ·

2024/08/15

The United States Congress might be the highest-profile employer in D.C. According to Rutgers Professor James Jones, who spent years working on the Hill, racism still persists in its halls. He’s here to talk about his book, The Last Plantation, and why, no matter who gets elected, diversity on the Hill really matters. 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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22:28

A Plan to Make Streateries Permanent

City Cast DC ·

2024/08/14

Streateries were a feature of the pandemic. Four years on, they’re still with us — and not everyone is happy. There’s an ongoing quarrel over the outdoor dining installations in Georgetown, where a lot of locals would prefer to get some scarce parking back. Last year, we talked to Joe Sternlieb and Faith Broderick from Georgetown’s Business Improvement District about their thinking on making streateries permanent. Take a listen.Sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC for more local news. We also

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26:22

Essential Rules for Living in DC

City Cast DC ·

2024/08/13

D.C. has a whole host of rules that are the kind of thing where if you know, you know. So ClockoutDC’s Jade Womack and Greater Greater Washington’s Dan Reed joined to take us to school on the essential rules to life in the District. If you like culture hot takes like this, sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC. You can also become a member, with ad-free listening, for just $8 a month. Learn more about the sponsors of this August 13th episode: Paulson & Nace Metropolitan Washington Restaurant

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19:03

How DC Became a Showcase of Brutalism

City Cast DC ·

2024/08/12

Most people are not fans of brutalism, the 20th century architectural style known for strewing blocky concrete buildings around D.C. So we talked with the curators of Capital Brutalism, a new exhibit at the Building Museum, about how D.C. became a showcase of brutalism — and why the buildings have a future here. 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

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