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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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23:45

Bowser Heads to the Hill

City Cast DC ·

2023/05/15

D.C.’s mayor is due on the Hill this week for a hearing where she’s almost certain to sit there as a line of Congressional Republicans lambaste her city, and probably inaccurately. NBC Reporter Mark Segraves is here to explain why we should keep our eyes on the train wreck anyway. Watch the hearing tomorrow (if you dare) here. Also, if you’re excited about the new Kraken Kourts and Skates that just opened up in Northeast, you’ll probably like this episode about D.C. as a playground for adults

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23:36

Maryland Senate Race, WashPo's Mea Culpa, and Secret...

City Cast DC ·

2023/05/12

Maryland has suddenly got a hot, open senate seat race and it’s likely to feature at least three DMV icons, with major implications about race, ideology, and public safety. Plus, the Washington Post’s Editorial Board issued a mea culpa about a key race in D.C.’s last election, and the team reflects on lessons from Spy Week to defend their personal spy spot suggestions. As always, check out the local news that powers our roundups: Politico has all the details on Angela Alsobrooks’ campaign for

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19:12

D.C. Restaurants With Secret Spy Lore

City Cast DC ·

2023/05/11

Why do restaurants play such a big role in spy stories? And which DC eateries should you hit if you want to dine where the secret agents met their sources? Andrew Hammond from the International Spy Museum fills us in. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter. We’re also on Twitter! Follow us at @citycast_dc. 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 more

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18:53

Did “The Americans” Get D.C. Right?

City Cast DC ·

2023/05/10

It’s the 10th anniversary of the hit FX show The Americans, which is all about the spies living among us in D.C. But despite being set in D.C., the show was actually filmed in Brooklyn. Its creators Joe Weisberg and Joel Fields tell us how they painstakingly recreated '80s era D.C. digitally. 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. We’re also on Twitter! Follow us at @citycast_dc. And we’d

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22:39

How To Spot A Spy in D.C.

City Cast DC ·

2023/05/09

It is Day Two of our Spy Week, presented by the International Spy Museum! Today, former CIA agent Lindsay Moran tells us how to spot a spy in DC, whether it’s your neighbor, best friend, or that guy hitting on you at the bar. Because if you’re in D.C., where there are an estimated 10,000 spies, there’s a non-zero chance that you’re being tailed. Check out Lindsay’s book, "Blowing My Cover," for more tips. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE Sign up for our morning

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18:59

D.C.'s Best Spy Stories

City Cast DC ·

2023/05/08

It is City Cast’s SPY WEEK, presented by the International Spy Museum. Which means we’re doing a week’s worth of episodes about secret agents and covert goings-on right here in D.C. We’ll kick it today with a battlefield tour of sorts — the best spy stories in the District’s long secret history. And at the end of the episode, a short bonus interview that has nothing to do with espionage — there’s been a shakeup in the city government and we’re talking to a reporter who’s been covering the

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25:46

D.C.'s Public Transit Feud, New Food Halls, and the...

City Cast DC ·

2023/05/05

DC Council and Mayor Muriel Bowser are engaged in a battle over the free Metrobus plan versus the redesign of K Street downtown. Plus, there are a bunch of exciting new restaurant openings and DC News Now Sports Journalist Brandy Flores joins the team to chat about the one, surprising DC team that seems to be excelling right now. Check out all the amazing local coverage that powers our roundups: The Washington Post breaks down the feud over the K Street Transitway. Axios has you covered on all

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20:57

How Avalon Theatre Defied The Odds

City Cast DC ·

2023/05/04

D.C.’s Avalon Theatre was founded in 1923, back when neighborhood movie houses were everywhere. And as movies moved to suburban multiplexes, the Avalon stayed put. Locals were so upset by the idea of it going away that they kicked in to turn the place into a nonprofit. What’s their secret? 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. We’re also on Twitter! Follow us at @citycast_dc. And we’d love

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16:05

Can We Make Downtown D.C. More "Livable"?

City Cast DC ·

2023/05/03

Downtown D.C. is known as a place to work, not live or hang out. In a new ranking of downtown vitality scores, D.C. ranks almost last. But the city is trying to change that. Tristan Navera from the Washington Biz Journal explains how. 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. We’re also on Twitter! Follow us at @citycast_dc. And we’d love to feature you on the show! Share your DC-related

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19:16

Does Marion Barry Deserve His Own Street?

City Cast DC ·

2023/05/02

It’s official: the city is moving ahead with changing the name of Good Hope Road in Southeast to Marion Barry Avenue SE, to honor D.C.’s Mayor for Life. But is this a good idea? Performative nonsense? Both? Cohosts Bridget Todd and Michael Schaffer spent some time breaking it down. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter. We’re also on Twitter! Follow us at @citycast_dc. And we’d love to feature you on the show! Share your DC-related thoughts, hopes, and

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15:48

DCPS Is Trying To Fix Historic Inequities

City Cast DC ·

2023/05/01

City officials are considering redrawing school boundaries for the first time in a decade, and it’s a big deal, even if you’re not a DCPS parent, because it could significantly improve the city’s equity. Abigail Higgins has written a ton about why the current system is so unequal (racism, real shocker) and how redistricting could change that. Definitely sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC for more local news, events, and fun facts. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info

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23:16

Police Chief’s Exit, Fare Evasion Crackdown, and...

City Cast DC ·

2023/04/28

D.C. Police Chief Robert Contee “shocked” many with the surprise announcement of his retirement on Wednesday. We’re talking about that, plus Metro head Randy Clarke’s push to crackdown on fare evasion on Metro, and Arlington’s battle over “missing middle” housing. As always, we’re grateful to our local news colleagues across the city for helping bolster this episode. Check out: DCist’s look at Contee’s career and what might be ahead for MPD The Washington Post’s piece about Arlington residents

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23:20

Is Local TV News Dead?

City Cast DC ·

2023/04/27

Pat Collins was a staple of local TV news at a time when local TV reporters were celebrities. But after decades over covering snow days and street crime, he retired a few months ago. We sat down with him to talk about his rollicking on-camera past and local TV news’ uncertain future. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter. We’re also on Twitter! Follow us at @citycast_dc. And we’d love to feature you on the show! Share your DC-related thoughts, hopes, and

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18:21

Why D.C. Residents Are In Prisons Across the U.S.

City Cast DC ·

2023/04/26

Like most things in the District, D.C.'s criminal justice system is all tied up in the federal government. That means D.C. residents convicted of committing local crimes can end up all over the country. We sat down with Rob Barton, a Washingtonian behind bars who's been campaigning for a D.C. prison, and a local researcher who's been looking into why it's so hard to make that happen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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16:04

Why D.C. is One Big Adult Playground

City Cast DC ·

2023/04/25

From arcade bars, to kickball leagues and adult mini golf, D.C. has a lot of pastimes geared toward our inner child. But does that make D.C. a city for adult kids? Mike Schaffer and Bridget Todd discuss why D.C. sometimes feels like a playground for big kids. 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. We’re also on Twitter! Follow us at @citycast_dc. And we’d love to feature you on the show

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16:08

D.C.'s New Environmental Justice Center Spotlights...

City Cast DC ·

2023/04/24

On Saturday, the Anacostia Community Museum opened a new Center for Environmental Justice. It draws on the neighborhood’s long legacy of fighting for change along the Anacostia River, sets up impressive programming for both kids and adults, and spotlights marginalized voices who are often left out of conversations about the environment. 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. We’re also on

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20:29

Metro Funding Struggles, Police Shortages, and...

City Cast DC ·

2023/04/21

In today's roundup, friend of City Cast Hannah Denham, from the Washington Business Journal, is here to talk about everyone’s favorite subject: How screwed is Metro? Their funding is running out, and they know it. How do they fix it? Plus we talk about how many cops D.C. needs, and a summer of bountiful music festivals. Our Friday roundups wouldn’t be possible without all the great local reporting going on: Read Hannah Denham’s piece on Metro’s lack of funding. Peter Hermann from the Washington

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22:25

D.C.’s Rat-Hunting Dogs, And Other Rat Solutions

City Cast DC ·

2023/04/20

The D.C. rats are already scurrying around this spring, and it’s only going to get worse as this warm year gets warmer. We sat down with Gerard Brown, who runs D.C. Health’s Rodent Control Department, and Bomani Mtume, whose dog hunts rats in Adams Morgan, about how to stop the rats before they get out of control. For more information on getting rid of rats in your neighborhood, check out DC Health’s rodent control page. And our morning newsletter Hey DC is all over this too, with tips from

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17:28

Power Ranking D.C.'s Seasons

City Cast DC ·

2023/04/19

Today, we’ve got another classic co-host debate: Which season is best in D.C.? Spring’s got deadly allergies. Summer, its mugginess. Fall, shortening days, and winter, dreariness. Mike and Bridget make the case that their favorites’ pros outweigh the cons. What season do you love - or hate - in DC? Let us know after you listen by leaving us a voicemail at 202-642-2654. For more fun debates like this, plus news and events, sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC. Interested in advertising with

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18:11

Your Guide To 4/20 in D.C.

City Cast DC ·

2023/04/18

It’s the week of 4/20 and days before the National Cannabis Festival, and we’re talking with its founder about the city’s ever-shifting, complicated relationship with pot. There’s been stigma, criminalization, standoffs with Congress, and now, the D.C. government just changed the rules again around how residents can buy and sell cannabis. 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. We’re also on

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