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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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17:57

At Markoff's Haunted Forest, Someone Is Always Watching

City Cast DC ·

2022/10/20

It's spooky season, and our team went on a field trip to Markoff's Haunted Forest. Which we've learned is actually haunted? Paul Brubacher is head of operations for the haunt. He prepared us, and scared us some more, while telling us about the origins of the forest. You can sign up to visit the forest here. For more D.C. news, sign up for our sister newsletter Hey DC, which also publishes every morning. And leave us a voicemail with your D.C.-related thoughts, hopes, and frustrations and we may

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15:44

What Makes For An Iconic D.C. Jersey?

City Cast DC ·

2022/10/19

With both the Washington Wizards and the Washington Capitals debuting new throwback jerseys this season, it got us thinking about what makes those jerseys special. Mike Callow joins us to explain what makes a retro uniform truly iconic. Also, check the Mental Health In America Report here. Need to charge your electric vehicle? We've got you covered. Dig the show? We wanna hear from you! Send us an email at dc@citycast.fm. We’re also on Twitter! Follow us at @citycast_dc. And we’d love to feature

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18:51

Matt Frumin's Vision for Ward 3

City Cast DC ·

2022/10/18

Election season is here! To kick off our coverage, we sat down with Matt Frumin, the democratic candidate for Ward 3 council member, and he tells about his platform and what he could bring to the D.C. Council. For more information, you can check out his website here. Need to check your voter status too? For D.C. residents, head to this site to see if you’re good to go. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter. We’re also on Twitter! Follow us at

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17:24

The Secret History Of Gay Washington

City Cast DC ·

2022/10/17

The D.C. History Center just unveiled a new exhibit to celebrate LGBT History Month. But D.C’s queer community hasn’t always felt welcome here. Gay federal employees were forced to stay in the closet as recently as the 1990s. Author Jamie Kirchick is here to share history he uncovered for his book —Secret City: The Hidden History of Gay Washington. Also, find your closest ballot drop box here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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21:30

D.C. Public Safety Scandals, Plus Some Local Fall...

City Cast DC ·

2022/10/14

In today’s news roundup, we’re joined by DCist’s Jenny Gathright to discuss the history of the D.C. Jail uprising and the jail’s current conditions, Michael Fanone’s new book, and where you can scratch that itch for fall activities around the area. As always, our Friday episode is fueled by some great local journalism: - Jenny Gathright’s piece about the D.C. Jail uprising and current conditions - Michael’s interview with Michael Fanone Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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14:30

Meet D.C.'s Ramen King

City Cast DC ·

2022/10/13

Daikaya Owner Katsuya Fukushima knows D.C.’s food scene like few others. He’s led the way on a bunch of local food trends and launched some of the city’s most popular restaurants with Jose Andres. Now, as Daikaya nears the sale of its millionth bowl, he joins us to talk about the restaurant’s journey, and what trends we should look out for next. Want to win a free trip to Japan? Check out the Daikaya One Millionth Bowl Sweepstakes. And if you want to join Montgomery County’s Planning Board, apply

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14:41

Why the Capitals Could Surprise Fans This Season

City Cast DC ·

2022/10/12

The Washington Capitals are one of D.C.’s most successful teams, and they start their 2022-23 campaign tonight. The Washington Post’s Samantha Pell joins the show to tell us who we should look out for, why we should cheer for the team, and if the Caps will get to hoist another Stanley Cup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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13:52

What D.C. Could Learn From Tiny Home Communities

City Cast DC ·

2022/10/11

Eden Village is a complex of tiny homes that has helped mitigate homelessness in Missouri. But could it work in D.C.? As part of the 2022 Homeless Crisis Reporting Project, we’re joined by Street Sense reporter Hannah Loder to see if the District could adopt something similar. And here are the links promised in our news round up: Submit your best evil laugh to the DC Public Library’s annual contest. And check out more great journalism from the Homeless Crisis Reporting Project. And while you're

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19:47

Threats against Children’s National Hospital, Left v...

City Cast DC ·

2022/10/07

In this week’s Front Page Friday, the team discusses the recent threats against Children’s National Hospital, the Wharf reopening, and the Washington Post’s endorsements for local D.C. races. Is there such a thing as TOO progressive for D.C. politics? For more D.C. news, sign up for our morning newsletter. Though both it and our podcast will be on break for Indigenous People’s Day on Monday. We’ll be back Tuesday! If any fun stories come to mind while you’re enjoying your long weekend, leave us a

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16:52

Can DCPS Change its Toxic Work Environment?

City Cast DC ·

2022/10/06

The toxic work culture in the DC Public School system has long been an open secret. Now, Deputy Chancellor Melissa Kim has resigned over it. Tomorrow is her last day. Sam Collins from The Washington Informer is here to tell us if things will be any different once she’s gone. Sign up for our morning newsletter and subscribe to our Twitter account (@citycast_dc) for more D.C. news. We're also collecting stories about moments of kindness from around the city. Send us an email or leave us a voicemail

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19:03

The Meteoric Rise of Clockout DC

City Cast DC ·

2022/10/05

Jade Womack never expected her Clockout DC to grow as quickly as it did. But now, she’s got 70,000 followers and her instagram stories get thousands of views a day. With that success, came backlash, and Jade’s here to tell us how she’s navigates it all. For more DC news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter. We’re also on Twitter! Follow us at @citycast_dc. And follow Jade at @whatpreferences. We’d also love to feature you on the show! Share your DC-related thoughts, hopes, and

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10:50

How To Find Decent Rent in This City

City Cast DC ·

2022/10/04

Rent is too damn high!! Urban Turf's Mark Wellborn joins us to talk about why rents are skyrocketing in D.C. this year and some tips on how to find an affordable place to live. Also, starting today, our morning newsletter features a weekly One Good Deed segment, about small moments of kindness from around the DMV. Subscribe to be inspired to be a good neighbor, and share your stories of joy with us too! You can also get in touch with us on Twitter. We’re at @citycast_dc. And we’d love to feature

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19:52

How El Tamarindo Became an AdMo Institution

City Cast DC ·

2022/10/03

We’re celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with the longest-standing Salvadoran restaurant in the city. Ana Reyes’s family opened El Tamarindo in Adams Morgan in the 1980s, and she’s here to tell us all about its start, its successes, and most importantly — its food! Also: Find out how to get your kids vaccinated for free across the city here. And check in on the lead pipe situation in your area via this map. Need more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter. We’re also on

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23:33

Get That Metro Money

City Cast DC ·

2022/09/30

In today’s roundup, Michael Brice-Saddler from the Washington Post joins Michael Schaffer and Julia Karron to discuss a new initiative to give D.C. residents $100 for Metro, the redevelopment at Barry Farm, and where to get food for the Jewish high holy days in the area. For more news, check out our morning newsletter! It's getting a new name and look on Monday, so you'll want to be one of the first to check that out. We’re also on Twitter at @citycast_dc. And we’re working on a project about

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17:27

How You Can Help End Food Insecurity in D.C.

City Cast DC ·

2022/09/29

September is Hunger Action Month, and as it draws to a close, we’re thinking about how one in three D.C. residents is food insecure. Radha Mutiah from the Capital Area Food Bank joins us to talk about who’s going hungry in the district and how each of us can help. You can check out the Capital Area Food Bank’s report on food insecurity here. Make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter to get even more D.C. news We’re also on Twitter! Follow us at @citycast_dc And we’d love to feature you on

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12:21

The Fight Over Trans Rights In Virginia Public Schools

City Cast DC ·

2022/09/28

Virginia's “model policies” on how schools should treat transgender students received more than 17,000 public comments in just the first two days of the open feedback period. You have just a few weeks more to submit your thoughts. We’re joined by Virginia Public Radio’s Michael Pope to make sure you‘re informed when you do it. You can also listen to Michael Pope on the podcast Pod Virginia. Need more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter We’re also on Twitter! Give us a

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16:27

Do You Still Need to Tip With Service Charges?

City Cast DC ·

2022/09/27

Over the last few months, you've probably seen a 20% service charge on some of your restaurant bills. Are you supposed to tip on top of that? Why are restaurants doing this? Washingtonian Food Editor Jessica Sidman has all the answers. Be sure to also check out her Washingtonian piece on service charges. For more D.C. news and culture, sign up for our morning newsletter. Every Wednesday, we've got a fantastic 'neighborhood guide' section that's sure to wise you up to some local gems. We’re also on

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17:18

Prepare Yourself for Downtown D.C. 2.0

City Cast DC ·

2022/09/26

D.C.’s use of office space during the pandemic plummeted, and it hasn’t returned. What does that mean for the city at large, and for all those empty office buildings? Tristan Navera from Washington Business Journal explains that offices can’t bring all workers back, so a new downtown D.C. is on the horizon. Need more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter We’re also on Twitter! Give us a follow us at @citycast_dc And we’d love to hear YOU on the show! Share your DC-related

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21:23

A Long-Awaited Grocery in Southeast, NoVa Takes on...

City Cast DC ·

2022/09/23

In this week’s roundup, we discuss why the new LIDL grocery store is a big deal, Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s new "model policies" for Virginia’s schools, and the effectiveness of getting your message across via graffiti on a monument. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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17:57

The 'Biggest Trivia Event Ever' Is Coming to DC

City Cast DC ·

2022/09/22

People in D.C. love trivia. And that love of trivia has reached its peak since SporcleCon, a gathering of everyone who’s into trivia, is this weekend. Nick Groves of District Trivia joins us to explain why the District is a trivia hot bed, and what residents can expect at SporcleCon. You can grab tickets to SporcleCon here, and if you wanna find more places for trivia in D.C., District Trivia provides this list. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter We’re

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