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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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24:24

‘Your City Could Be Better’: A St. Paul Cell Phone...

City Cast DC ·

2026/10/11

Another D.C. school year has begun — how are cell phones being handled? In Minnesota, one high school is demonstrating that a strict no-phone school day can work, and they’ve got the (mostly) positive feedback to show for it. City Cast Twin Cities host Sean McPherson joins David to talk about how St. Paul Central High School is succeeding at enforcing a phone-free school environment, the surprising ways that some students approach it, and how these kinds of bans can even affect adults like

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32:56

JLG's Campaign Fine Reversed, More Parking Tickets...

City Cast DC ·

2026/10/09

This week, we unpack the tensions that led the Council to narrowly pass a bill letting businesses and college campuses pay extra for more parking enforcement. We also discuss why D.C.’s Board of Elections threw out a $16,000 fine against likely next mayor Janeese Lewis George. And we tackle a question that’s been rising to the top of D.C.’s debate: where can you score a great loaf of fresh bread without spending all your dough?Plus, in a member’s only fourth segment, hockey legend Alex Ovechkin

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38:25

JLG Has Big Plans for D.C. Transit

City Cast DC ·

2026/10/08

D.C.'s likely next mayor, Janeese Lewis George, has been dropping hints about how she'll handle one of D.C.’s most fraught issues – transit.The 51st’sAlex Koma is here to talk about her agenda, and the politics around it.Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter City Cast DC. You can text us or leave a voicemail at: ‪(202) 642-2654‬. You can also become a member, with ad-free listening, for as little as $10 a month. Learn more about the sponsors of this

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39:00

With the Kennedy Center Closed, What’s Next for D.C....

City Cast DC ·

2026/10/07

In partnership with Theatre Washington, City Cast DC theater critic Chris Klimek sat down for a live conversation Monday night at D.C.’s Studio Theatre to chat with some of the most prominent voices in the city’s theater scene right now.They discuss how the closure of the Kennedy Center is rippling through local theater, the richness of the D.C. theater scene, changes in theater leadership across the region, and more. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning

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23:44

Why Is D.C. So Lonely?

City Cast DC ·

2026/10/06

Living in any big city has its moments of loneliness — but according to some studies, D.C. might be the loneliest city in the U.S.Washingtonianrecently covered D.C.'s loneliness epidemic, and lifestyle editor Daniella Byck is here to talk about why making friends here can be so hard, and what we can do to make connections.Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter City Cast DC. You can text us or leave a voicemail at: ‪(202) 642-2654‬. You can also become a

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40:18

The Real Status Symbols in Trump-Era D.C.

City Cast DC ·

2026/10/05

D.C. has always had an in-crowd with its own hangouts, habits, and status symbols. But the in-crowd of the Trump White House has different tastes than what DC is used to. Vanity Fair’s Aidan McLaughlin has been reporting on the folkways of Trump’s D.C., and he’s here to share his findings.Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter City Cast DC. You can text us or leave a voicemail at: ‪(202) 642-2654‬. You can also become a member, with ad-free listening, for as

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23:38

‘Your City Could Be Better’: This Basketball Court Is...

City Cast DC ·

2026/10/04

When D.C. looks for inspiration for the future, does it look to the Netherlands? That’s what designers and officials in New York City did in order to integrate flood mitigation into public housing. Inspired by places like Rotterdam, the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) collaborated with other groups to give Queens a state-of-the-art, climate-resilient amenity — in this case, a basketball court. David talks with Katy Burgio from NYCHA and Runit Chhaya of Grain Collective, one of the involved

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39:16

Trump Targets Mosquitoes, D.C. Courts Can’t Keep Up,...

City Cast DC ·

2026/10/02

Now that Trayon White’s bribery trial ended in a hung jury, what’s next for the Ward 8 Councilman? We’ll get into it. Speaking of D.C. courts, we’ll take a look at the problems they’re having staffing up. And Trump’s latest executive order takes aim at the District’s mosquito infestation -- we've got the latest.Plus, in a members-only fourth segment, we’ll get into the connection between Sweetgreen and RFK Jr.’s Make America Healthy Again movement. We're joined by City Cast reporter Emma Uber

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31:24

How Lime Is Tackling E-Bike And Scooter Safety Issues...

City Cast DC ·

2026/10/01

Lime scooters and bikes are a fixture of D.C.’s landscape. They’re great for getting somewhere in a hurry, but safety issues persist. Lime is trying to address these concerns this year with a $17-million dollar investment in operations here in D.C. City Cast’s Alyssa Fowers has been reporting on their efforts, and she’s here to explain.Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter City Cast DC. You can text us or leave a voicemail at: ‪(202) 642-2654‬. You can also

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31:42

Your Guide To D.C. In October 2026

City Cast DC ·

2026/09/30

We’re back with our regular monthly guide for October, but this time we tried something a little different. We answer questions submitted by readers on local and seasonal topics – then dish out the answers you asked for, and probably some you didn’t! City Cast D.C.’s Kaela Cote-Stemmermann is here to talk cozy fall lattes, where to see foliage this October without a car, and everything in between.Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter City Cast DC. You can

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34:50

What Comes Next for Trayon White?

City Cast DC ·

2026/09/29

The bribery trial of Ward 8 Councilman Trayon Whiteended yesterday with a hung jury and a mistrial. This will have repercussions in city politics, not to mention in the lives of Trayon White and his associates. City Cast D.C. reporter Emma Uber watched the entire trial, and she’s here to talk about how it ended.Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter City Cast DC. You can text us or leave a voicemail at: ‪(202) 642-2654‬. You can also become a member, with

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26:46

D.C.’s Rat Czar Explains The War On Rodents

City Cast DC ·

2026/09/28

If you’re scared of rats, then I’ve got bad news – D.C. is one of the most rat-infested cities in America, at least as far as complaints go. But there’s an organization at the Department of Health that’s fighting the good fight. And there’s a man at the top of that organization – Andre Pitman. Sometimes he’s known as D.C.’s rat czar.Andre is here today to go over how the District is cutting down on rodent populations, and what you – yes you! – can do to help. Want some more DC news? Then make

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20:21

‘Your City Could Be Better’: How One Oregon City is...

City Cast DC ·

2026/09/27

What’s a seemingly small project in D.C. that’s made a big difference? In the Oregon suburb of Tualatin, a drinking water pipe has just been fitted with a seamless electrical turbine, so that an existing utility can now have a dual purpose. David is joined by Nic Westendorf, Tualatin’s deputy public works director, to talk about the power of thinking local, using existing tools, and looking ahead to a sustainable future to inform what we do today.Is there something your city is doing that we

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39:28

The Ripple Effects of DOGE, D.C. Council Takes Aim at...

City Cast DC ·

2026/09/25

Two years on, the District is still reeling from devastating DOGE job cuts, according to two new reports. We also take a look at why the D.C. Council is considering restrictions to how initiatives make it to the ballot. And for listeners planning to attend Adams Morgan's Porchfest, we’ve got the latest on the new rules on sipping and strolling.Plus, in a members-only fourth segment, we’ve got an exclusive look at the final draft of the master plan for RFK stadium, and the neighborhood around it

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34:37

Metro Sign Changes Met With Backlash

City Cast DC ·

2026/09/24

Metro is redoing its station signage to make it easier for the public to navigate — but some riders are not happy. What are they changing, and why are folks so up in arms? Bloomberg’s Kriston Capps has been covering this, and he’s here to explain.Want some more DC news? Then make sure to⁠ sign up⁠ for our morning newsletter City Cast DC. You can text us or leave a voicemail at: ‪⁠(202) 642-2654‬⁠. You can also ⁠become a member⁠, with ad-free listening, for as little as $10 a month. Learn

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32:30

Can The Kennedy Center Survive Trump?

City Cast DC ·

2026/09/23

Thousands of ordinary Washingtonians showed up Friday night for a protest at the Kennedy Center — the biggest one to date. They were motivated by a new fear that President Donald Trump may actually tear the place down. It was the result of a week of head-spinning action on the saga of the building. The Atlantic’sJanay Kingsberry has been covering the story and is here to bring us up to speed.Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter City Cast DC. You can text

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25:36

The Best Cheap Eats in the DMV

City Cast DC ·

2026/09/22

Opening a menu to find a burger costs $25 is all too familiar in D.C. As everyone looks to stretch their dollars a little further, Washingtonian’s got you covered with its annual ⁠Cheap Eats in the DC Area⁠. Executive Food Editor Ann Limpert joins us to talk about her top picks.Want some more DC news? Then make sure to⁠ sign up⁠ for our morning newsletter City Cast DC. You can text us or leave a voicemail at: ‪⁠(202) 642-2654‬⁠. You can also ⁠become a member⁠, with ad-free listening, for as

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24:51

Why Can’t Downtown D.C. Attract New Stores?

City Cast DC ·

2026/09/21

Walking around downtown D.C., you may notice a lot of vacant storefronts. In fact, City Cast reporter Jaclyn Peiser found that last year, one out of every four storefronts in D.C.’s Downtown Business Improvement District was empty. What’s happening? Jaclyn's here to explain.Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter City Cast DC. You can text us or leave a voicemail at: ‪(202) 642-2654‬. You can also become a member, with ad-free listening, for as little as $10

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29:12

‘Your City Could Be Better’: How Philly Is Reducing...

City Cast DC ·

2026/09/20

Would DC be better with fewer vacant, blighted lots? In Philly, the answer is overwhelmingly yes, with significant drops in crime and depression recorded near newly transformed, “greened” neighborhood lots. But how did they do it? David talks with City Cast Philly host Trenae Nuri and special guest Matt Rader, president of the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, about how Philly prioritized revitalizing its abandoned outdoor space, the ways that having a nonprofit partner has made all the

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31:13

Trayon White’s Alleged Brother-In-Law, D.C. Council...

City Cast DC ·

2026/09/18

We’ve got the latest on Councilmember Trayon White’s bribery trial. Also, D.C. City Council is back in session — we’ll take a look at what’s on their plate, and whether they can afford to pay for the meal at all. And what, exactly, is Washington Caps star and captain Alexander Ovechkin doing in a political ad for Russian President Vladimir Putin?Plus, in a members-only fourth segment, the Kennedy Center has voted — again — to close down for two years. If Trump can’t get his name on the building

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