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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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19:03

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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25:44

911 Outage, Mural Dispute, and DMV’s Olympic Winners

City Cast DC ·

2024/08/09

The Washington Post’s Jenny Gathright joins the team to break down another D.C. 911 problem, a wild lawsuit over a mural, and the DMV’s Olympic romp.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 9th episode: Metropolitan Washington Restaurant Week: (8/12 - 8/18) Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE Learn more

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21:04

DC Has a Growing Water Safety Problem

City Cast DC ·

2024/08/08

Remember that District-wide boil water advisory on July 3? Turns out it was caused by a massive algae bloom in our local waters, and because of climate change, issues like this could become more common. Last week, Inside Climate Now reporter Aman Azhar broke the story on what caused the problem, and he tells us what it means for water safety in D.C. going forward.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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21:17

Listen to This Before You Adopt a Pet in DC

City Cast DC ·

2024/08/07

D.C., with its notoriously small apartments, isn’t always the easiest place to be a pet parent. City Cast senior producer Julia Karron, who just adopted a dog, shares everything you need to know before bringing home a furry friend of your own in the District.Check out Paws in the DMV's dog-friendly map 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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19:14

DC Voting Might Change Drastically

City Cast DC ·

2024/08/06

The DC Board of Elections announced Friday that Initiative 83 has enough signatures to be on the ballot this November. That means ranked choice voting and open primaries could be on the horizon for D.C., and they’d seriously shake up D..C politics. City Paper’s Alex Koma is here to explain what the future of our elections could look like. 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

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30:14

Why Crime is Down in DC

City Cast DC ·

2024/08/05

After a couple of years of alarm, crime in D.C. is down. But we don’t really know why! We’re talking to Lindsey Appiah, D.C.’s deputy mayor for public safety, about her theory of the case — and what she thinks we need to do now. 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 5th episode: Metropolitan Washington Restaurant Week: (8/12 -

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31:08

DC Meets Housing Goal, Amtrak’s Union Station, Best...

City Cast DC ·

2024/08/02

DC has surprised itself by building a lot of housing. Plus, Amtrak’s officially taken over Union Station, there’s a new lawsuit that might — maybe? — speed up train service, and we’ve got City Paper’s Best of DC. Washington Post reporter Meagan Flynn joins the team to break it all down.Learn more about the Catherine Fuller murder 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

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27:36

Your Guide to August in DC

City Cast DC ·

2024/08/01

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.August is a love-it-or-hate-it kind of month for DC. But even if you hate it, you have to ride it out, so the gang’s all here to talk through fun things happening around town. Plus, we've got tips to get through the swampy heat, from basics like carrying bug spray to pro moves like taking advantage of free National Parks on Aug. 4. and some tips to get

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15:15

How Pickleball Is Dividing Neighborhoods

City Cast DC ·

2024/07/31

Montgomery County Public Schools just announced that pickleball will be a varsity sport during the fall 2024 season. So in anticipation of more thunking and thwacking around the DMV, we’re revisiting our conversation with WAMU’s Matt Blitz last fall about how the trendy sport is causing a pickle in Northern Virginia.Sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC for more D.C. news, as well as events and fun facts. You can also become a member, with ad-free listening, for as little as $8 a month. Learn

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22:39

Best Breakfast Sandwiches, ANC Struggles, and DC...

City Cast DC ·

2024/07/30

The city is trying to buy up vacant lots to repurpose them, but have they made a mistake somewhere along the way? Plus, would you, yes YOU, run to represent your neighborhood without pay, and what are the best breakfast sandwiches around? The CCDC team is here to break it all down. 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 July 30th

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24:53

DC’s Former Mayor Thinks the City Needs Federal Help

City Cast DC ·

2024/07/29

Tony Willliams became D.C. mayor at a time of crisis in 1998 and was credited with turning around the city government during his eight years in office. Well, now we’re at another moment of anxiety about Washington’s future, and we figured we’d check in with him about just how screwed we are — and what he thinks we oughta do 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

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25:03

Netanyahu’s Visit, Georgetown Mansion Controversy,...

City Cast DC ·

2024/07/26

In today’s roundup, we’re talking about how the Nethanyahu visit disrupted local D.C., a catfight over a Georgetown mansion, and what you need to know about the 2024 DMV Made Festival.If you want to hear more about the Old Georgetown Board’s outsized influence, check out our episode about how this group got its power, and how it uses it. 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

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16:23

DC Sports Gambling Is Getting A Makeover

City Cast DC ·

2024/07/25

There’s more conflict over DC’s weird sports-betting system — and it’s worth paying attention to even if you never gamble, because it says a lot about how the city government is doing its job. The Washington Business Journal’s Alan Kline is here to explain what’s up.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 July 25th episode: Incogni -

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14:56

Why Thieves in DC Are Targeting One Dog Breed

City Cast DC ·

2024/07/24

Dognappings in the District have become all too common over the past year, and thieves are going after one breed in particular. As a small dog owner, this story is personal for Axios’ Mimi Montgomery. She shared her reporting with our host Bridget Todd in January, when DC had already seen 11 dognappings in the span of three weeks.Like what we do? Sign up to be a member and get exclusive perks like first dibs on live tapings. Learn more about the sponsors of this July 24th episode: Incogni - Use

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28:20

Best DC Restaurants, New DCA Flights, and Is ‘Stand...

City Cast DC ·

2024/07/23

DC held its annual restaurant awards, the RAMMYs, on Sunday, and the City Cast team is here to debrief the wins and losses. Plus, DCA is getting five new flights, and UMD released an earth-shattering new report about escalator etiquette. 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 July 23rd episode: Incogni - Use code CityCast for 55% off

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13:13

How To Save Your Favorite Corner Store

City Cast DC ·

2024/07/22

The building that houses Hana Market at U Street NW and 17th Street NW is up for sale, and it got us thinking about how vulnerable corner markets are to real estate whims. In Capitol Hill, a group of neighbors bought the century-old Mott's Market to protect their beloved community space. We interviewed one of the new owners about how they did it and how it could be a model for others. 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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23:42

Melted Metro Rails, RIP Silver Spring, and Local...

City Cast DC ·

2024/07/19

The gang is here to talk about the hot hot heat and the not-so-hot future of Silver Spring. And the Olympics are about to start! We’ve got a list of who you should be cheering extra hard for. 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 July 19th episode: Roda - use promo code CITYCAST20 for 20% off Paulson & Nace Interested in advertising

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36:28

Can DC Develop Without Gentrifying?

City Cast DC ·

2024/07/18

D.C. is in the process of rethinking a part of town called North Capitol Crossroads. And for those of you who think urban planning is a case of big-shot planners coming in and dictating what your neighborhood is going to look like, think again. City Cast’s Bridget Todd worked with the Office of Planning on a podcast about the area and its residents. At our latest live taping, we sat down with Ebony Dumas and Anita Cozart from the office to talk about what they’re up to. Want some more DC news

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33:56

Who Makes DC’s Best Pupusa?

City Cast DC ·

2024/07/17

D.C. is a city known for its pupusas. So from El Tamarindo to La Casita, who’s got the best one? The City Cast DC team taste-tested them all (for science!) to get to the bottom of this important question.And go 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 July 17th episode: Roda - use promo code CITYCAST20 for 20% off Paulson & Nace Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find

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26:38

Ex-DCist Reporters Launch Worker-Led News Outlet

City Cast DC ·

2024/07/16

A few months ago, when the news site DCist abruptly shut down, it was a shock. So we were intrigued by the rumors that a bunch of former DCist employees were starting up their own, homegrown thing. Natalie Delgadillo and Abby Higgins are two of the founders, and they’re sitting down to give us the exclusive details on what their new organization is, how they’re going to survive when DCist couldn’t, and when you can start following their work. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our

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