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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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14:59

How a Soccer Icon Can Save D.C. United

City Cast DC ·

2022/09/21

D.C. United used to be at the top of Major League Soccer. Now, they’re floundering and have enlisted one-time United star and English soccer legend Wayne Rooney to turn them around. Juan Herrera from District Fútbol joins us to explain if Rooney is the man for the job, and what we should expect from the team next season under his leadership. Also, here’s more info on the pilot program for families transitioning out of homelessness. For more D.C. news, sign up for our morning newsletter, and follow

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22:20

Meet the Legendary Artist Behind the Dupont Center

City Cast DC ·

2022/09/20

85-year-old artist Lou Stovall has made an indelible mark on the D.C. art scene — from his protest artwork in the 1960s, to his founding of the Dupont Center as a gathering place for artists. Bridget chats with him and his son Will at the Phillips Collection’s Lou Stovall exhibit to talk through what his work means for the city. You can plan your visit to the Phillips to see Lou's work here Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter We’re also on Twitter! Follow

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16:01

D.C. Council Could Abolish Right on Red ... Tomorrow

City Cast DC ·

2022/09/19

The D.C. Council is set to debate legislation that would allow the Idaho Stop for bikers and discontinue Right on Red for cars. But would this help mitigate accidents with pedestrians? Or would it just make D.C.’s already heinous traffic worse? WAMU’s Jordan Pascale walks us through 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 feature you on the show! Share your DC-related thoughts, hopes, and

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24:44

Housing Vouchers, Mayoral Beef, and Renaming Metro...

City Cast DC ·

2022/09/16

In today’s news roundup, we’re covering D.C.’s potential new housing voucher rules, the feud between Mayor Muriel Bowser and Chairman Phil Mendelson, and what the deal is with renaming Metro stations. Need more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter. You can also find us on Twitter! Follow us at @citycast_dc. Wanna hear yourself on the show? Share your DC-related thoughts, hopes, and frustrations with us in a voicemail by calling 2026422654. Learn more about your ad

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17:02

‘Ghost Kitchens’ Are Hiding in Plain Sight

City Cast DC ·

2022/09/15

Throughout the pandemic, ghost kitchens — restaurants without seating — thrived. But where can you find them and how do they work? City Cast Contributor Cornelia Poku of Black Girls Explore D.C. is back to tell us all about them. Want even more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Check us out 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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16:24

Tipped Minimum Wage is Back on the Ballot

City Cast DC ·

2022/09/14

D.C. residents have the chance to vote again on a new minimum wage for restaurant and bar workers on this year's ballot, thanks to Initiative 82. If you’re getting whiplash from Initiative 77, The Washington Post’s Michael Brice-Saddler explains why this similar measure is back on the ballot, who’s fighting for and against it, and why the way we pay restaurant workers in the District is up for debate. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter We’re also on

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22:34

Kojo Nnamdi’s Take On D.C. Statehood

City Cast DC ·

2022/09/13

The fight for statehood has been a longstanding wish for residents of the District. Will D.C. get it? Who is against it? And what would it look like if the District got it? D.C. broadcast legend Kojo Nnamdi, formerly of the Kojo Nnamdi Show on WAMU 88.5, gives us his perspective on what D.C. statehood could look like if it’s granted. Need more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Give us a follow on Twitter! You can find us at @citycast_dc And we’d love to hear your voice

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19:08

The Showdown Over Adams Morgan Plaza

City Cast DC ·

2022/09/12

The battle for AdMo Plaza is being heard right now in the D.C. courts to decide if the land can be developed. Why so much hubbub over a scrappy concrete corner? WAMU reporter Martin Austermuhle walks us through it. While you’re here, check out our morning newsletter. Then, tell us what you think. We’re at @citycast_dcon Twitter, or leave us a voicemail at 2026422654. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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23:18

Youth Curfews, Landon Boys, and Frances Tiafoe

City Cast DC ·

2022/09/09

So it turns out it's not just PG County enforcing its youth curfew ban. D.C. quietly restarted enforcement weeks ago. But do policies like this actually help cut down crime? Plus, the City Cast DC team chats about the Landon kids singing the N word on the Metro, and celebrate Frances Tiafoe's ongoing run at the U.S. Open. Want some more DC news? Our morning newsletter's got everything you need. We'd also love to hear your thoughts, on our show and D.C. generally. Get at us on Twitter, email, or via

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16:31

The FBI is Moving Out

City Cast DC ·

2022/09/08

The FBI Headquarters at 935 Pennsylvania Avenue NW is a famously ugly blot on an otherwise beautiful D.C. street. But maybe not for long (we can hope)? There’s a renewed push for the FBI to move to the suburbs, and we’re dreaming up alternate uses for that plot of land with WBJ Reporter Tristan Navera, who has been covering the FBI’s winding relocation process. Grab tickets to the DC Shorts International Film Festival here. For more D.C. news, sign up for our morning newsletter, and follow us at

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20:29

Why D.C.’s Restaurants Are Dropping Like Flies

City Cast DC ·

2022/09/07

It’s been a brutal month for D.C. area restaurants, with a bunch of favorite eateries going out of business. What’s going on? Why now? We’re talking to the man behind the Eat DC Twitter account to get the lay of the land. 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 2026422654 Learn more

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20:21

The Science to Making Friends in D.C.

City Cast DC ·

2022/09/06

Did you know there’s a science to making friends? Psychologist and D.C. local Marisa G. Franco has been researching friendship, and she shares some tips with us. Let’s be real: we could all use some advice on how to build friendships in this transient city of ours. Dr. Franco’s book “Platonic: How the Science of Attachment Can Help You Make--and Keep--Friends" comes out today. Get it now for more friendship advice. Read more about the Takoma Park sidewalk mural story, if you want to get

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24:20

Carjackings, NIMBYism, and Judging Your Neighbors

City Cast DC ·

2022/09/02

The shooting of Commanders’ running back Brian Robinson Jr. was a huge talking point all week long, especially in light of the most recent carjacking stats. Hint: they’re high. Plus, we chat about Marc Elrich’s hold on Montgomery County, and this DC Neighborhood Tik Tok you know you need to watch. Also! Sign up for our morning newsletter here, and follow us on Twitter 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

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18:23

Matt Yglesias’ Wild Plan To Fix D.C. Housing

City Cast DC ·

2022/09/01

D.C. has a housing problem. But how can we fix it? ANC slush funds? Parking for life? Matt Yglesias, the author of the Substack Slow Boring, joins City Cast CEO David Plotz to tell us his bold plan to shake it up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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14:55

PG County vs. Pit Bulls

City Cast DC ·

2022/08/31

Drizzy the pit bull is sweet, playful, and loves children, he isn't allowed to live in PG County. We talked to his dad Dan Reed about why an antiquated pit bull ban is still on the books there, even though it’s not being enforced, and what’s being done to change it. Want to help overturn the ban? Look into volunteering with PB Proud. Grab tickets to the DC Jazz Festival here. And for more D.C. news, sign up for our morning newsletter, follow us at @citycast_dc, and check out our

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15:39

Union Station's $10 Billion Facelift

City Cast DC ·

2022/08/30

Union Station is about to undergo a massive renovation. WAMU’s Jordan Pascale walks us through what the transit hub will look like inside and out, and how it's going to transform the neighborhood around it. Check out our morning newsletter for even more news. Find us on Twitter (@citycast_dc). And voice your opinion on the show! Leave us a voicemail by calling 2026422654. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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19:48

Who Belongs On D.C.’s Mount Rushmore?

City Cast DC ·

2022/08/29

There are so many iconic Washingtonians. If you had to whittle it down to just four — your Mount Rushmore — who would be on it? Briana Thomas, the author of "Black Broadway in Washington, D.C.," joined us to discuss who makes D.C.’s list. Spoiler alert: it gets heated. Want some more DC news? 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

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14:09

New School Year, New Vaccination Problems

City Cast DC ·

2022/08/25

It’s a new school year, and there’s a new problem facing D.C. Schools. A staggering amount of kids aren’t vaccinated. And we’re not just talking about COVID, we mean routine ones like MMR and polio. DCist’s Colleen Grablick walks us through why this happened and how schools are responding. D.C. Health has a map of locations broken down by ward for where to get your child vaccinated. 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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12:25

This Secluded Park Is One of D.C.'s Best Kept Secrets

City Cast DC ·

2022/08/23

What happens when neighbors band together and transform a section of asphalt in their own backyard? Bridget Todd meets up with Tyrone Goodwyn, who explains the history of Crispus Attucks Park in Northeast D.C. and how it became Bloomingdale’s secret urban oasis. 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

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17:39

How D.C.’s Unhoused Communities Handle the Heat

City Cast DC ·

2022/08/18

Street Sense vendor Chris Cole was unhoused for a chunk of the pandemic, and she says it’s the summers, not the winters, that are the hardest to handle. In this episode, she told us how she survived two summers living outside, and what she thinks of the government’s heat plan. Call 311 if you need help or information on heat exposure and resources to deal with it. Here are some ways you can help D.C.’s unhoused communities. And be sure to check out Street Sense’s comprehensive reporting on this

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