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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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9:32

A New Home for D.C.'s Coolest Artifacts

City Cast DC ·

2023/10/25

D.C.'s got some incredible historical artifacts. Think Duke Ellington’s birth certificate, a will for Alexander Graham Bell, and even some 2,000-year-old hunting camps. But right now, there’s not one central place where D.C.’s archives all live. Axios’ Cuneyt Dil has been following the plan to build a new, high-tech building to change that. 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

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27:09

RFK Stadium Frustration, Fake Headlines, and Listener...

City Cast DC ·

2023/10/24

There was a HEATED community meeting last week about RFK stadium, and the team breaks it all down. Plus, we’re playing a new “news” game, and hearing directly from YOU, our listeners, about our episode about the National Landing neighborhood in Northern Virginia. Click here to learn more about Loggia Townes! Check out the local news that powers our roundups: The Washington Post has you covered on what went down at the community meeting regarding RFK Stadium. Got thoughts on some of our recent

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13:07

How D.C.’s Parole System Could Change

City Cast DC ·

2023/10/23

D.C.’s parole system is run by the federal government, just like the prison system as a whole, and that has impacts for all of us. There’s an effort in DC to take control back from the Feds. Emilia Calma of DC Policy Center tell us why, and if it could really happen. 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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22:49

Wawa Fight, Statehood Struggles, and a Transformed...

City Cast DC ·

2023/10/20

We’re talking about a fight at a Wawa — or at least about how that fight was covered, and what it says about where DC’s at right now. Plus, we chat through the state of statehood and a great big museum reopening. As always our roundups are powered by great local reporting: Check out the Washington Post’s play-by-play of the WaWa fight. Washington City Paper explains what’s happening with DC Vote. And the new National Museum of Women in the Arts is open! Want some more DC news? Then make sure

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17:39

D.C.’s Most Haunted Spots

City Cast DC ·

2023/10/19

Halloween is here! Which means it’s time to tell scary stories. And rather than make brand-new ones, we chatted last October with Washingtonian senior editor Andrew Beaujon about the best creepy urban legends. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter. 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 2026422654. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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22:38

Is The DMV’s Next Great Downtown in NoVa?

City Cast DC ·

2023/10/18

Is National Landing the next big thing in the DMV? That bit of Northern Virginia — including Crystal City, Pentagon City, and Potomac Yard — is on a mission to be the next great live-and-work center. Axios’ Cuneyt Dil says it’s hoping to compete with D.C.’s downtown. To learn more about our sponsor Alliance Francaise, the group's trip to Paris, or any of the classes it offers, go to francedc.org. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC. Interested in

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24:48

Local Palestine-Israel Efforts, Stop Sign Cameras,...

City Cast DC ·

2023/10/17

The weight of what’s happening in Israel and Palestine is so heavy that it’s palpable for many of us here in D.C. We’ve got some suggestions for what YOU can do to aid the peace and humanitarian efforts. Plus, we’re talking about some tricky stop sign cameras in D.C., and the best speakeasies now that the Gibson is shuttering its doors. Priyanka wrote up this piece, summarizing all of the Palestine and Israel aid efforts we mentioned today. Bridget’s got you covered on how to spot disinformation

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18:32

Why a NoVa School Might Go to the Supreme Court

City Cast DC ·

2023/10/16

Thomas Jefferson High School, the math and science magnet school in Northern Virginia, is one of the most famous public schools in the country — and one of the toughest to get into. But some parents say the school’s new admissions process — which aims to improve diversity — actually discriminates against Asian students. They want the Supreme Court to get involved. Karina Elwood from the Washington Post brings us up to speed. Listen to our episode about the John Falcicchio scandal in the Mayor’s

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22:23

AdMo Housing Debate, Unsavory School Names, and...

City Cast DC ·

2023/10/13

The team chats about the latest twist in a goofy Adams Morgan development saga — and why it oughta matter to you even if you never hang out at the late, unlamented SunTrust Plaza. Plus, we’ve got some thoughts on school renamings and suggestions for how to get in a haunted mood this Friday the 13th. As always, our Friday episode is fueled by great local journalism: Read up on the AdMo Plaza update, from this Washington Post report. And get caught up on the long saga, with our episode featuring

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16:43

Why D.C. Sports Betting Is a Mess

City Cast DC ·

2023/10/12

In D.C., you’re only allowed to use one sports betting app — and the company behind it is a WRECK. It’s a status quo that has real costs — even if you don’t bet on sports. How did this happen? And what does D.C. do now? We break it down with Danny Funt, who has broken some of these stories for The Washington Post. 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

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19:32

D.C.’s Most Underrated Restaurants

City Cast DC ·

2023/10/11

There have been a lot of buzzy new restaurant openings in DC lately, but don’t forget about the durable, DC staples that fly under the radar, but endure for a reason. The Washingtonian’s Food Critic Ann Limpert joins me and newsletter editor Kaela Coh-tee-Stemmerman to dish on DC’s most underrated restaurants. 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

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17:50

After District Dogs: What Can D.C. Do About Flooding?

City Cast DC ·

2023/10/10

D.C. has had intense floods this year, and with climate change, it’s only poised to get worse. Marcelo Jauregui-Volpe, a journalist at Hola Cultura, is here to explain why the old way of mapping flood risk in D.C. is out of date and what we need to know to be more prepared. Check out our episode about D.C.’s troubled 911 call center, and some of the fatal mistakes it’s made. And if you need a refresher of what happened at the District Dogs flooding, we went through it minute-by-minute and also

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25:49

Pricey Nats Upgrade, DC’s Budget Surplus, and Pandas’...

City Cast DC ·

2023/10/06

Mike is joined by Julia Karron and Kaela Cote-Stemmermann and they’re talking about taxpayer money — first for a stadium scoreboard, then for a boost in food assistance. And, in both cases, what the debate says about where DC stands right now. Plus: Pandas! They’re leaving, and they have feelings. If you want to help choose the zoo’s next favorite animal, vote here. And afterward, catch up on this great local reporting that fueled our roundup: WTOP covered the Nats’ scoreboard story The

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19:13

What a New RFK Stadium Could Mean For D.C.

City Cast DC ·

2023/10/05

The House Oversight Committee actually agreed on something, and that was to possibly bring the Washington Commanders back to the old RFK site. The legislation would give DC a 99-year lease on the site with fewer restrictions on how the site can be redeveloped. The Washington Post’s Sam Fortier chatted with us a few months ago about what that land could mean for the team’s future and the city’s. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC. (TRY TO CHANGE IT UP

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19:19

Shaw May Ban New Liquor Licenses

City Cast DC ·

2023/10/04

Some Shaw residents are calling for a three-year moratorium on new bars and nightclubs on 9th Street between T St and U St. NBC Reporter Mark Segraves tells us why, and how business owners in the area feel about it. Let us know what you think of the newscast at the end of our episodes with this short, multiple-choice survey: https://forms.gle/7mggSwc1jNSETNoP7 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

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23:17

Dismissed Harassment Complaints, New Metro Taxes, and...

City Cast DC ·

2023/10/03

The team discusses new details about how D.C. government handles sexual harassment complaints. Short answer: not well. Plus, D.C. is considering a new tax to save Metro’s budget, and we read out surprisingly hilarious one-star reviews of the Washington Monument. Check out these articles for more background on our three topics today: The Washington Post update on how D.C. handles sexual harassment complaints Alex Koma’s piece about solutions to Metro’s budget problem Laugh at some more

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20:55

How Social Media is Propelling D.C.'s Youth Homicides

City Cast DC ·

2023/10/02

It’s no secret that homicides are up in DC: Last week, we recorded our 200th murder of the year. But there’s more confusion about why this is happening. ProPublica's Alec MacGillis has been writing about violence in America, and one of his reports touched on an idea that hadn’t gotten much notice: that social media is propelling the carnage. Let us know what you think of the newscast at the end of our episodes with this short, multiple-choice survey: https://forms.gle/7mggSwc1jNSETNoP7 Want some

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23:39

Skyrocketing Homicides, Shutdown Guide for D.C., and...

City Cast DC ·

2023/09/29

DC passed a grim homicide milestone this week — 200 murders before October, for the first time since 1997. Plus, we’re on the cusp of a government shutdown in a city where 25% of the jobs are for Uncle Sam. But it’s not all heavy duty: McDonalds is about to start serving Mumbo Sauce, and we have some thoughts. We mentioned a few other episodes you might want to hear: The Giant in Southeast is pulling national brands because of theft DC’s homicide rate is rising, even as other cities see that

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20:59

D.C. Fashion is Making Waves

City Cast DC ·

2023/09/28

D.C. is not always known as a fashionable city. But as you’ll see this weekend, at D.C.’s fashion week events, that doesn’t mean there aren’t stylish people making waves here, through new clothing lines and creative accessorizing. Digital creator Libby Rasmussen was recently named one of Washington D.C.’s most fashionable people. She explains the city’s distinct take on style. Fashionable D.C.

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18:41

The Best Local Wines and Where to Get Them

City Cast DC ·

2023/09/27

It’s the last installment of our fall guide, and we’re talking wineries and vineyards. You might not realize the DMV is a place that grows award-winning wine, but Dave McIntyre of the Washington Post is here to tell us which we should try for ourselves. Let us know what you think of the newscast at the end of our episodes with this short, multiple-choice survey: https://forms.gle/7mggSwc1jNSETNoP7 Here’s our written guide to local wineries and how to make the most of them. Sign up for our morning

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