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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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21:04

Defending Statehood, RIP MetroHero, and Logic’s New...

City Cast DC ·

2023/02/17

Congress is pushing back hard on two D.C. bills and many local leaders are … letting them? City Cast DC Contributor Dan Reed and Lead Producer Priyanka Tilve join the show to talk about this wrinkle in the fight for statehood. We’re also talking about the best apps for tracking metro and Logic’s new rap album, which is an homage to the DMV. As always, our roundups are powered by stellar local reporting: Josh Jacobson’s Twitter spat with Sen. Michael Brown. Jordan Pascale’s eulogy for MetroHero at

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14:36

How To Prevent More Break-Ins in Adams Morgan

City Cast DC ·

2023/02/16

If you've been in Adams Morgan recently, you’ve probably seen the aftermath of attacks on local businesses. For example, Retrobottega on 18th street had its glass doors smashed in just yesterday. It’s alarming! But business owners and local leaders aren’t taking it lying down. Today, we’re looking at what they’re doing to protect themselves and the community. Do you live or hang out in AdMo? Let us know what you think about the recent break-ins by emailing us at dc@citycast.fm or leaving us a

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19:20

What a New Nats Owner Means for D.C.

City Cast DC ·

2023/02/15

Ted Lerner, the 97-year old patriarch of the family that owns the Washington Nationals, died this week. But the team has been on the market for months — meaning it’s already a moment of transition for the organization. Who’s likely to own the team? And what will it mean for the city in general? Chelsea Janes of the Washington Post is here to talk about it. 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

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21:03

From D.C., With Love

City Cast DC ·

2023/02/14

Happy Valentine’s Day! We asked all of you to share your love stories, and boy did you deliver. Here are some of the stories we received, plus love letters from our team to D.C. Also, mark your calendars for our next live taping! We’ll be recording our weekly roundup on March 1, at Politics & Prose Union Market. More details here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/city-cast-dc-live-podcast-taping-tickets-530214785697 If you liked this episode, be sure to sign up for our morning newsletter. Our editor

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21:29

D.C.’s 911 System Needs Fixing

City Cast DC ·

2023/02/13

911 is no joke to Dave Statter. The longtime D.C. investigative reporter is the man behind some huge scoops on how the District’s emergency-call center has dropped the ball — and what it could mean for you. 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 [HYPERLINK AS

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24:21

D.C. Is Clearing the McPherson Square Tent Encampment

City Cast DC ·

2023/02/10

In today’s roundup, the Washington Post’s Marissa Lang joins us to chat about the plan to clear the McPherson Square encampments, the D.C. Council’s take on the gas stoves controversy and the best places to cry in the District. As always, our news roundups are powered by local reporting: Marissa Lang on the plans to clear McPherson Square. Jessica Ruf explains everything related to gas and electric stoves in the District. And you know you want to work with our stellar team. Apply here to be

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23:20

Last-Minute Date Ideas in the District

City Cast DC ·

2023/02/09

The D.C. Love Kit — our week of episodes devoted to love in the District — would not be complete without some solid date ideas. We’re joined by Clockout DC’s Jade Womack to walk us through a ton of romantic and not-so-romantic options. One of those includes tickets to Sofar Sounds, and City Cast listeners can get a discount of 10% off with code CITYCASTDC. 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

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24:04

How to Love Making New Friends in D.C.

City Cast DC ·

2023/02/08

D.C. Love Kit Day 3 is all about friendship. Did you know there’s a science to making friends? Psychologist and D.C. local Marisa Franco has been researching friendship, and she shares some tips from her book “Platonic”. Let’s be real: we could all use some advice on how to build friendships in this transient city of ours. And leave us a voicemail at 2026422654 with your own D.C. love story (whether or not it worked out), and you may be featured in an episode next week! The more bizarre, the

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23:57

Dating in D.C. Sucks. This Dating Coach Can Help

City Cast DC ·

2023/02/07

For day two of the City Cast DC Love Kit, we're here with dating coach Erika Ettin to break down all your District-specific questions. Like should you date across the river? And how do you avoid having dates that feel like job interviews? Erika, a.k.a. A Little Nudge, has all the answers. Plus, we’re hiring!! We’re looking for a Senior Account Executive to join our team ASAP to work on selling sponsorships for our podcast and newsletter. If you or someone you know would be a good fit for the job,

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22:17

Local Trips to Spice up Your Love Life

City Cast DC ·

2023/02/06

Valentine's Day means couples trips. City Cast DC Contributor Tim Ebner is here to break down all the best deals in the area this February, plus some solid solo travel options. Plus, yes, this week is the D.C. Love Kit, but love is often coupled with heartbreak. We’ve already got the Metro down as a top spot for public crying. What else you got? Leave us a voicemail at 202-642-2654, or email us at dc@citycast.fm. We’re also on Twitter! Follow us at @citycast_dc Learn more about your ad choices

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21:30

Rising Crime, Reeves Center Facelift, and D.C.'s...

City Cast DC ·

2023/02/03

It’s another week where crime stories are in the headlines. Dan Reed from Greater Greater Washington joins us to talk about why this is happening and what it means for how the city operates. Plus, the Reeves Center is getting a facelift, and how do we define D.C.’s sports culture? As always, our news roundups are powered by some awesome local journalism: Katie Mettler and Justin George from the Washington Post were all over the Potomac Avenue Metro Station shooting. Tristan Navera of Washington

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23:48

Our Conversation with Bill Nye, the D.C. Guy

City Cast DC ·

2023/02/02

Legendary science broadcaster Bill Nye has recently moved back home to D.C, where he was born and raised. Here’s here to tell us about growing up in D.C., his favorite spots, and how it helped make him into the Science Guy we all know and love. Also, next week, we’re coming at you with a D.C. Love Kit — five episodes and five Hey DC newsletters that are all about love. Yes, we’re going to help you plan out your Valentine’s date or trip, but we’re also talking friendship, dating fails, and embracing

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20:35

D.C.’s 100 Best Restaurants

City Cast DC ·

2023/02/01

Washingtonian just put out its list of D.C.’s 100 Very Best Restaurants, for the first time since before the pandemic. And unsurprisingly, COVID-19 changed a lot about the D.C. food scene. Food Critic Ann Limpert is here to tell us about the best meals she’s had around town, and how to make the most of them. Plus, a reminder that we’ve got a special week of content coming up. From February 6 to 10, we’re coming at you with a D.C. Love Kit — five episodes and five Hey DC newsletters that are all

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25:32

The 1984 Murder that Transfixed D.C.

City Cast DC ·

2023/01/31

The horrific murder of Catherine Fuller transfixed Washington in 1984. And now, nearly 40 years later, it’s the subject of a book by former D.C. public defender Tom Dybdahl. He convincingly argues that several innocent young Black men were unfairly convicted. He’s here to tell us about what happened — and what’s still happening. On a happier note, we’ve got some BIG NEWS. Next week, both this podcast and our sister newsletter Hey DC are going all-in on Valentine’s Day prep. Get psyched for the D.C

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19:05

The D.C. Civil Rights App Created by Students

City Cast DC ·

2023/01/30

Black History Month is coming up, which has a special significance in a place like D.C. Lily and Eliza Dorton, sisters and high school students, founded the DC Civil Rights Tour App, to let anyone learn more about D.C.'s Black history. Want some more D.C. news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter. We’re also on Twitter! Follow us at @citycast_dc. And do you have any great tips or life hacks about living in D.C.? Tell us about them! Leave a voicemail by calling 202-642-2654. Learn

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25:01

Home Rule Under Attack, Plus RIP Movie Theaters

City Cast DC ·

2023/01/27

The old Metro boss is now head of transportation in Maryland — what does that mean for DC commuters? Congresspeople are scheming to overrule local voters — how likely are they to succeed? And D.C. is running out of movie theaters. Axios Reporter Cuneyt Dil and Audio Producer Julia Karron join host Michael Schaffer to chat about how they feel about it all. As always, our Friday shows are powered by some excellent local reporting: Jordan Pascale of DCist got the scoop on Paul Wiedefeld nabbing the

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22:55

Single and Seeking Help

City Cast DC ·

2023/01/26

City Cast D.C.’s single ladies have grabbed the mic to chat about dating in D.C. Spoiler alert: it’s hard. So dating coach Erika Ettin, a.k.a. "A Little Nudge" on Instagram, is here to walk us through everything from setting up your dating profile to what you should say AFTER a date, whether it’s gone good, bad, or somewhere in between. And from the news: the American Lung Association graded D.C., Maryland, and Virginia on how they handle all aspects of tobacco. Kaela chatted with Erika for our

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16:44

Odometer Fraud Has Hit The District

City Cast DC ·

2023/01/25

Did you know that D.C. is one of the worst cities for odometer fraud? Emilie Voss from Carfax says it’s making buying a car more expensive AND making all of us less safe out on the roads. Head to Carfax to get a report on your used car. Need even 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

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24:51

Mayor Bowser's Plan to 'Bring D.C. Back'

City Cast DC ·

2023/01/24

Mayor Bowser’s office has an ambitious plan to revitalize DC’s downtown, and a big part of it is getting remote workers back in physical offices. There’s even a bill at the federal level that would give agencies 30 days to get people back to working in-person. But the bill’s controversial, as are some other parts of Bowser’s so-called “Comeback Plan.” John Falcicchio, D.C.’s Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development, is here to break it all down. We've been covering the Comeback Plan in

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16:22

The People Counting D.C.’s Cats

City Cast DC ·

2023/01/23

Like a lot of people, we love cats! But if you’re a bird or a squirrel, our purring four-legged friends are also furry little killing machines that are wreaking havoc in the District. So some enterprising scientists in D.C. decided the solution starts with counting all the cats, and Jacob Fenston, environmental reporter at WAMU, is here to tell us what they found. Need even 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

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