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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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15:24

D.C.’s Best and Worst of 2023

City Cast DC ·

2023/12/22

In our last new episode of the year, we’re turning it over to you, the listeners. What did D.C. do right this year, and where did our city come up short? Bridget and Mike break down everything the city did right and wrong in 2023. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE And we’d love to feature you on the show! Share your DC-related thoughts, hopes, and frustrations with us in a voicemail by

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18:43

How To Make Sense of 2023’s Crime Wave

City Cast DC ·

2023/12/21

Crime has been one of the biggest issues of the year, with high-profile incidents drawing national attention and Congressional intervention. Carjackings and thefts are on the rise all over the District. Emily Davies from the Washington Post is here to tell us where we’ve landed after a year of intense focus on crime – what’s improved, what’s gotten worse, what’s next, and what it means for the city. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC. Support our

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16:21

Alexandria’s Concerns About a New Stadium

City Cast DC ·

2023/12/20

There’s been a vocal contingent of Alexandria residents grumbling about the planned Washington Capitals and Wizards stadium in Potomac Yard since the second it was announced. The Washington Post’s Teo Armus is here to tell us why people are upset and how loudly they’re shouting. If you want to attend or testify at info sessions and hearings about the new arena, sign up for alerts at monumentalalx.com. Plus, sign up to support our work by becoming a member of City Cast DC. Want some more DC news

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11:36

D.C.'s Hollywood Problem

City Cast DC ·

2023/12/19

DC shows up in films and movies all the time, but how many of those projects actually film in the District? Writer Hannah Docter-Loeb tells us how D.C. has historically been short-changed on this and what the city is doing about it. Plus, check out our interview with the creators of “The Americans” about how they approached filming a show set in D.C. And Bridget wrote up this great article about how reality shows film in the District. Plus, sign up to be a member of City Cast DC today! It’s only

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29:12

Metro's 'Catastrophic' Budget Proposal

City Cast DC ·

2023/12/18

Metro recently released a dire looking budget. Layoffs, fewer trains and stations, and higher fares are all on the table. We sat down with Metro Chief Randy Clarke for his take on what it will take to springboard Metro into the future. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE And we’d love to feature you on the show! Share your DC-related thoughts, hopes, and frustrations with us in a

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24:20

Mayor's Response to 'Monumental' Loss, and RIP...

City Cast DC ·

2023/12/15

Cuneyt Dil from Axios joins us to analyze the political fallout of the shocking announcement that the Wizards and the Capitals are leaving DC for Virginia . Plus, RIP for DC’s least-beloved old hotel, a move that also tells a story of the city’s troubled downtown. Per usual, our roundups are powered by the stellar local reporting going on: Cuneyt Dil investigates how D.C. lost the Wizards and Capitals to Virginia. Learn about the history of the Harrington Hotel thanks to our newsletter! And some

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22:14

How Virginia Poached the Caps and Wizards

City Cast DC ·

2023/12/14

Well, it’s almost official. Ted Leonsis is probably moving the Capitals and Wizards across the river by 2028. Tristan Navera from the Washington Business Journal is here to explain what this means for the future of downtown D.C. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE And we’d love to feature you on the show! Share your DC-related thoughts, hopes, and frustrations with us in a voicemail by

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21:34

Our Take On NYT's '36 Hours In D.C.'

City Cast DC ·

2023/12/13

Recently, the New York Times put out an itinerary of how to spend 36 hours in D.C. And our team of locals had some feelings on it! So we’ve got some alternate recommendations for the next time your family is in town. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC. (TRY TO CHANGE IT UP EVERY TIME) Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE And we’d love to feature you on the show! Share your DC-related thoughts, hopes, and frustrations with us

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18:39

Unpacking D.C.'s Huge Fentanyl Drug Ring Bust

City Cast DC ·

2023/12/12

Recently, D.C. police helped bust a fentanyl distribution ring with global impact, and the two-year investigation all started after a young mother here in D.C. died of an overdose. NBC 4’s Mark Segraves is here to explain why fentanyl is becoming a more serious problem in the District, and how it affects you even if you don’t use the drug. Check out these City Cast DC episodes we mentioned: The Viral Mass Thefts Worrying D.C. Shoppers How Social Media is Propelling D.C.'s Youth Homicides Want

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13:15

Is Crime Driving Restaurant Closures?

City Cast DC ·

2023/12/11

Some recently closed restaurants blame crime as a main reason they're closing — but the stats are a little less clear. The man behind the Eat DC social accounts is here to explain what’s up. Read more here on the RAMW testimony to the DC Council. And sign up to be a member of City Cast DC! You’ll get ad-free listening and other members-only perks. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE And

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22:17

24/7 Police Surveillance, Arlington House Explosion,...

City Cast DC ·

2023/12/08

We’re talking about a new surveillance program with D.C. and the feds that’s supposed to target crime. Plus Axios’ Mimi Montgomery breaks down a crazy house explosion in Arlington. And some new policies on everyone’s favorite subject: Snow days. Check out all the great local reporting that powers our roundups: Fox5 has you covered on the new surveillance cameras. Mimi Montgomery from Axios explains the house explosion in Arlington Monday night. Fox5 explains why Fairfax is maintaining its old

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17:01

Are Open-Air Drug Markets The Key To Solving D.C. Crime?

City Cast DC ·

2023/12/07

A new D.C. effort aims to crack down on open-air drug markets. It’s the city government's latest attempt to grapple with the rise in homicides and other crimes. But is this kind of drug dealing actually tied to the spike in violence? Meagan Flynn of the Washington Post has been covering the effort, and she joins us to get the lay of the land Plus become a founding member of City Cast DC! Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC. Interested in

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14:21

Best D.C. Winter Activities, According to Clockout DC

City Cast DC ·

2023/12/06

When the temperature drops, it can be tempting to cozy up inside if you don’t love the cold. But Jade Womack of Clockout DC is here to tell us about the fun, charming things to do around town this winter. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE And we’d love to feature you on the show! Share your DC-related thoughts, hopes, and frustrations with us in a voicemail by calling 202-642-2654. Learn

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25:20

D.C.'s Most Influential People of 2023 (Part II)

City Cast DC ·

2023/12/05

D.C. is a special city. There’s so much to do, see, and taste here. And with so much to experience, we wanted to narrow it down to the most transformative of what the city has to offer. In this final installation of our inaugural City Cast 6 awards, we’re diving into the categories of food and drink, business, and sustainability. If you missed part one of this series, listen here or at dc.citycast.fm/podcasts. The politics winner especially is going to blow your mind. Plus become a founding member

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29:36

D.C.'s Most Influential People of 2023 (Part I)

City Cast DC ·

2023/12/04

It’s our first annual list of the City Cast 6: A half-dozen people who have changed D.C. in 2023, for better or worse. We’ve assembled a panel of experts and today we’ll hear them vet folks our listeners picked as finalists for honorees in Politics, Literature, and Music. To listen to part two of this series, where we select winners for the categories of Food & Drink, Business & Development, and Sustainability, click here, or go to dc.citycast.fm/podcasts. Plus, at the end of the episode, City

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24:24

Controversial Zoning, Metro Shutdowns, and Heurich...

City Cast DC ·

2023/12/01

Alexandria has moved to ban single-family zoning — which is kinda a wonky concept, but one with big implications that ought to matter to you even if you don’t live in Alexandria. Teo Armus of the Washington Post will help explain why. Plus, we're chatting about a new debate over closing Metro for repairs. And we’ll be ending with a special segment sponsored by the Heurich House, about their annual Christmas Markt which begins tonight! As always, our roundups are powered by the fantastic local

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19:25

Ranked Choice Voting Has Powerful Enemies in D.C.

City Cast DC ·

2023/11/30

A potential D.C. referendum called Initiative 83 could pave the way for ranked-choice voting in D.C. At first blush, it sounds like a great idea in a city where a dozen or more candidates are apt to divide up the vote in a Council race. Who could be against it? It turns out, quite a few folks! Alex Koma from City Paper is here to walk us through Initiative 83 and its antagonists. Get ad-free podcast listening, insider updates, VIP access at future events, and a shoutout in our newsletter by

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20:51

An Alternative to Cops in D.C.

City Cast DC ·

2023/11/29

To call the police or not call them? D.C. is exploring alternative emergency responses in the city. How would they work and what would they do? Gloria Gong, Executive Director of the Government Performance Lab at Harvard University is here to explain. Get ad-free podcast listening, insider updates, VIP access at future events, and a shoutout in our newsletter by becoming a member! Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC. Interested in advertising with

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21:40

How to Hit All 98 Metro Stops

City Cast DC ·

2023/11/28

Have you ever wondered how long it would take to visit every metro stop on the Metro? Well, these three friends don’t have to wonder. On July 17th, they became DC transit experts after completing a metro speed run — that is, seeing how fast they could get to all 98 stops on the D.C. metro. They’re here today to explain what they learned along the way, and how D.C.’s system compares to other major cities. Get ad-free podcast listening, insider updates, VIP access at future events, and a shoutout in

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15:12

The Ultimate D.C. Holiday Shopping Guide

City Cast DC ·

2023/11/27

Holiday shopping season is stressful, to say the least. Luckily, Cornelia Poku of Black Girls Explore DC is here to make this time of year a little bit brighter by breaking down D.C.’s holiday market scene. Become a founding member of City Cast DC today! You’ll get ad-free listening, exclusive members-only perks, and most importantly, play a role in helping us stick around long-term. Sign up right here. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE. And we’d love to feature you

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