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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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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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17:25

The Best D.C. Day Trips (By Car or Metro)

City Cast DC ·

2022/08/16

Sure, D.C. is blistering and sauna-like right now. But you don’t have to go far for a blissful, affordable vacation. Travel writer Tim Ebner’s got so many suggestions, your head will spin. That said, if you’re staying in the city, check out our Summer Bucket List, and sign up for our morning newsletter to find out how you can win some summer swag. If you’ve got any questions for us, or gripes, thoughts, hopes, and frustrations about D.C., leave us a voicemail by calling 2026422654. Learn more

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20:15

Composting In D.C. Doesn't Have To Be Hard

City Cast DC ·

2022/08/11

Composting can seem like a smelly, messy, complicated affair. But City Cast DC Contributor Abi Newhouse tells us that in D.C., it’s easier than it seems and could make a whole world of difference to both local farmers and consumers. Also: Here’s Jack Fitzpatrick’s story on the Capitol Stones. A Silver Spring Airbnb host stands accused of spying on guests The feds confiscated 165,707 fake diabetic socks that were headed to the DMV D.C.'s female sommeliers are making their presence known Want

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17:38

The Rats. They’re Everywhere.

City Cast DC ·

2022/08/09

D.C.’s rats are out of control this summer. Or at least it feels that way. Gerard Brown runs DC Health’s Rodent Control Program, and he gave us the inside scoop on the extent of our ratty problem, and what each of us needs to do about it. Also, check us out on Twitter and sign up for our morning newsletter for more D.C. news and culture. And if you've got thoughts on the rats (or anything else!), leave us a voicemail by calling 2026422654. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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15:01

Nationals Fans Have Lost Hope. Here's Why They Shouldn't

City Cast DC ·

2022/08/04

The Juan Soto era is done in D.C. So where do the Washington Nationals go from here? The Washington Post’s Jesse Dougherty gives fans some reasons for hope, and explains why the Nationals thought now was the time to deal their superstar. You can grab tickets for the African Diaspora Film Festival here. 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

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16:56

Why D.C.'s ‘Revolutionary’ Global School Failed

City Cast DC ·

2022/08/02

The Whittle School was lauded as a revolutionary global campus. But after three years and multiple lawsuits, the campus abruptly shut down. Now, parents and students are scrambling to find new schools for the year, while teachers are waiting for paychecks. Washington Business Journal’s Hannah Denham has been covering the school's closure, and walks us through its rise and fall. 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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12:41

D.C. How-To: Make The Most Of Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens

City Cast DC ·

2022/07/28

If you haven’t yet been to the Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens, there’s no better time than now. It’s a free national park, within city limits, and its lily and lotus festival is in peak bloom until the end of the month. Cornelia Poku from Black Girls Explore DC just explored the park, and says it’s got something for everyone. More details about KAG’s Lily and Lotus Festival here. Plus, sign up for our morning newsletter for more D.C. news, and follow our Twitter at @citycast_dc. We’d also love to

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16:43

5000+ Migrants Are Here. Here's What D.C. Is Doing...

City Cast DC ·

2022/07/26

Over the past three months, more than 5,000 migrants and asylum seekers have been bused to D.C. from Texas and Arizona. The Governors there are doing this as a way of protesting the Biden administration’s border policy. But when the migrants get here, it’s not the federal government that’s receiving them. This is falling on D.C. to handle. DCist reporter Amanda Gomez joins us to explain what happens after the bus arrives. If you’re looking to volunteer to assist the asylum seekers coming to D.C.,

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