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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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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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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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