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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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Poop Memorial, WaPo Resignations, And Other DC Stories You Missed This October
October was a crazy month in D.C.! In fact, there were so many stories that we couldn’t get to all of them. So today on City Cast DC, we’re recapping the…
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The DMV’s Weirdest Mall is Closing
As of this week, most of the Crystal City underground shops are shutting down for good. The owner of Total Party, a store that’s been there for nine years…
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Cap One Arena Facelift, &Pizza Apologizes, and New NatGeo Museum
We’re talking about the new Capital One Arena plans for downtown with the Washington Post’s Michael Brice-Saddler, the controversy over a Marion Barry-themed…
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'We Were Bored': Teen Girls Kick Man to Death
There’s a trial going on in a case that has transfixed the city. A group of teenage girls are accused of beating a disabled man to death because they were…
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What To Know Before You Vote on Initiative 83
There’s not a lot of competitive races on your November D.C. ballot, but there’s a very interesting referendum that could go either way: Initiative 83, which…
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The Metro Monster and Other Creepy DC Myths
D.C.’s got plenty of ghost stories. But do you know about the creepy, mythical cryptids roaming our forests and city tunnels? Producer Ashe Durban is here to…
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‘Love is Blind’ Turns Up the DC Drama
“Love Is Blind DC” episodes 10 and 11 dropped on Netflix last week and D.C. really turned up the drama. Turns out one of the most beloved men on the show has…
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How to See the Pandas, Encampment Clearings, and Whistleblower Payout
Axios’ Cuneyt Dil joins the team to talk about D.C. 's clear-out of homeless encampments, a city government whistleblower lawsuit, and what you need to know…
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Should DC Stop Project Pipes?
For the last few years, Washington Gas has had a scheme to replace pipes all over D.C. in the name of safety. What could be wrong with that? Well, according to…
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The Local Stories About To Go National
Back by popular demand, City Cast CEO David Plotz sits down with hosts from across the country to talk about what stories they're watching in their hometowns…
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Monica From ‘Love is Blind DC’ Dishes
If you’re keeping up with the new season of Love is Blind set in the District, you know the couples have moved from their pods and are adjusting to their real…
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Bribery-Marred Re-election Bid, Initiative 83 Explainer, and More Election Primers
In this special news roundup, taped in front of a live audience at Black Cat, hosts Michael Schaffer and Bridget Todd sit down with WAMU’s Tom Sherwood to…
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The Unexpected Effects of DC's Peak Drug Era
Tony Lewis Jr. was 9 years old when his father was arrested for his involvement with the notorious 1980s D.C. drug kingpin Rayful Edmond. Last year, after a…
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Litigious DC Parents and Angry Coaches Over ... Little League?
Over the last year, DC’s little league has been roiled with drama. With cheating accusations, threatening emails, lawsuits, and other things that only happen…
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Why Housing in DC Is So Unaffordable
DC is facing a multitude of housing issues, from affordability to lawsuits against “bad” landlords. DC Councilmember Robert White, who leads the Council’s…
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Which 'Love Is Blind DC’ Couple is Most DC?
Is love really blind? 30 singles from the DC area (kind of … ) went on hit dating reality show “Love is Blind” to find out. In today’s jumbo-sized episode…
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Holiday Market Rivalry, Middle Class Housing Setback, and a Film-Worthy Heist
Washington Post’s Teo Armus joins the team to talk about a spat between dueling holiday markets, a battle over new housing in the suburbs, and a Georgetown…
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Why DC’s Storefronts Are Empty
As you may have noticed, D.C. has a lot of empty storefronts. The trend started long before COVID and could have a lasting effect on the wellbeing of our city…
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The Tips You Need To Date in DC
Only a handful of lucky locals got a chance to find love on the Love Is Blind reality show, and the rest of us D.C. singles are out here braving the dating…
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Your Guide to October 2024 in DC
Do you feel it? That tiny chill in the air. The leaves are turning a little bit red, summer is over, and it’s giving way to fall in D.C. City Cast’s Priyanka…
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Why DC Cut the Circulator
Starting tomorrow, D.C. is phasing out its Circulator bus routes. Dan Tangherlini, who launched the service when he ran the city’s transportation department…
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Housing Crisis, Noise-Proof Apartments, and the Commanders Rebirth
We’re talking about a perfect storm threatening affordable housing in D.C. with the Washington Post’s Aaron Weiner, as well as whether they ought to make…
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What’s Next For DC’s Trendiest Neighborhood
The Washington Post dubbed Buzzard Point “D.C.'s trendiest new neighborhood” this past summer. But longtime residents of the area have concerns about just how…
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Where To Get The Best Wine in the DMV
2024 is looking to be a solid year for wineries in Virginia and Maryland. But for folks who are unfamiliar and want to check out the area’s wineries this fall…
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A Political Bar, News-Based Dating App, and Other DC Stories You Missed This September
September was chock full of news — so much so that we’ve set up this rapid-fire episode to squeeze all of the stories in. Today we’ve got 10 stories in 20…
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The 1991 Uprising That Changed Mount Pleasant
In 1991, protests erupted in D.C.’s Mount Pleasant neighborhood after police shot Daniel Gomez, an El Salvadoran immigrant. Ellie Walton and Quique Aviles…
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Does DC Need More Cops? Plus, $19,000 in Traffic Tickets, and Political Merch Sales
We’re talking about whether D.C. needs more police thanks to a new audit report, a car crash involving someone who had $19,000 in unpaid tickets — but was…
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The Good and Bad of Development in Congress Heights
Congress Heights is the home of the Washington Mystics and the entertainment and sports arena, but that’s a pretty limited view of one of the most eclectic…
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What Do DC’s Violence Interrupters Do?
This week, D.C.'s police union called for the city’s violence intervention programs to be shut down after Ward 8 Councilmember Trayon White was charged with…
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How DC’s Breakup With Humane Rescue Alliance Affects Pet Owners
D.C. Health and the Humane Rescue Alliance, which handles animal services, just announced they’re ending their 44-year-old partnership. HRA leaders say they…
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A New Plan to Fix DC’s 911 Call Center
Councilmember Brooke Pinto has put forward a new bill to finally fix DC’s beleaguered emergency response system. Bona fide 911 call center expert Dave Statter…
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Fatal Police Shooting, Strip Club Drama, and WWI Memorial
We’re joined by Washington City Paper’s Mitch Ryals to talk about the fallout from a police shooting, a battle between a club and an investment bank, and the…
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The Local Race That Could Decide Senate
Lateshia Beachum covers Prince George’s County for the Washington Post, which means she covers the home turf of both candidates in this year’s Maryland Senate…
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10 Moments That Shaped DC's Food Scene
City Cast DC contributor Tim Ebner joins host Bridget Todd to reminisce and reflect on 10 culinary moments that have defined the city's food scene today and…
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Rights Every DC Renter Should Know
From pest problems to repairs, renting in the District comes with its own challenges. Luckily for us, there’s the Office of the Tenant Advocate or the OTA…
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What Should Happen To DC’s Prime Real Estate
The city signed a deal that would transform Anacostia’s Poplar Point, one of the most hotly contested waterfront properties in D.C. Last year, we spoke to…
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Gun Lawsuit, Rug Tufting Guns, and Medical Marijuana Shops Closing
We’re joined by Axios’ Cuynet Dil and City Cast’s Ashe Durban, and we’re talking about the gun lawsuit filed by the DC attorney general, the D.C. medical…
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Why DC Traffic Deaths Keep Rising
More people have died in car crashes this year than in all of 2014 — which just happens to be the year when the DC Government promised to cut these deaths to…
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DC's Best International Grocery Stores
For a city that prides itself on cultural diversity, D.C. is lacking on the international grocery store front. Ike Allen, Assistant Editor and Food Writer for…
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Your Guide to September in DC
If you're new here, welcome! We’ve put together a whole guide for you, with episodes and articles to welcome you to our City Cast DC community. We’re back with…
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Trump on DC Abortion Access, Ward 8 Election Chaos, and Keith Lee Drama
We’re talking about the future of abortion rights in D.C., the election chaos in Ward 8 since DC Councilmember Trayon White was indicted, and just what viral…
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Will A New DC Study Dissuade Move to RFK Stadium?
The Commanders just renamed their stadium in Landover. You might remember it as FedEx Field, well now it’s Northwest Field, after Northwest Federal Credit…
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DC’s Most Underrated Museums
When you think of a museum day in the district, chances are you might be thinking exclusively of the Mall. We sat down with local journalist Madeline Weinfield…
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Every DC Story You Missed This August
We’re trying something new – a roundup of all the big stories you missed this August, everything from a bizarre heist in Adams Morgan to a new supermarket…
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Which DC Book Club is Right For You
This month DC Public Library won the 2024 National Medal for Museum and Library Service. It’s fitting since the district is a city full of bookworms -- and…
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Councilmember’s arrest, 911 Fallout, and National Theatre Investment
We have more updates about the arrest of a DC councilmember, more trouble with the 911 system, and why the city government is buying a prominent downtown…
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How Metro Keeps Cool Without AC
Where’s the coolest place to stand in the Metro? We put the question to Adam Bressler from Greater Greater Washington, who has written an epic explainer about…
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Why Navy Yard’s Unofficial Mascot Is a Pig
We recently talked about the ins and outs of bringing an animal like a dog or a cat into your home. BUT what if it’s something a little more out there, like a…
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Ward 8 Councilmember Arrested on Federal Bribery Charges
In a court appearance yesterday, federal prosecutors accused Ward 8 Councilmember Trayon White of accepting $156,000 in bribes related to the D.C. Department…
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What a Harris Presidency Would Mean for DC
The Democratic National Convention kicks off today, and it’s got us reflecting on what a Harris administration would mean for D.C. Kamala Harris has had a…
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Ride-Share Lawsuit, Councilmember Recall Fails, and What's New At Eden Center
Katie Wells, author of Disrupting D.C., joins the team to talk about litigation against a local ride-share company, the end of the Charles Allen recall, and…
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How Racism Persists on the Hill
The United States Congress might be the highest-profile employer in D.C. According to Rutgers Professor James Jones, who spent years working on the Hill…
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A Plan to Make Streateries Permanent
Streateries were a feature of the pandemic. Four years on, they’re still with us — and not everyone is happy. There’s an ongoing quarrel over the outdoor…
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Essential Rules for Living in DC
D.C. has a whole host of rules that are the kind of thing where if you know, you know. So ClockoutDC’s Jade Womack and Greater Greater Washington’s Dan Reed…
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How DC Became a Showcase of Brutalism
Most people are not fans of brutalism, the 20th century architectural style known for strewing blocky concrete buildings around D.C. So we talked with the…
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911 Outage, Mural Dispute, and DMV’s Olympic Winners
The Washington Post’s Jenny Gathright joins the team to break down another D.C. 911 problem, a wild lawsuit over a mural, and the DMV’s Olympic romp. Want some…
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DC Has a Growing Water Safety Problem
Remember that District-wide boil water advisory on July 3? Turns out it was caused by a massive algae bloom in our local waters, and because of climate change…
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Listen to This Before You Adopt a Pet in DC
D.C., with its notoriously small apartments, isn’t always the easiest place to be a pet parent. City Cast senior producer Julia Karron, who just adopted a dog…
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DC Voting Might Change Drastically
The DC Board of Elections announced Friday that Initiative 83 has enough signatures to be on the ballot this November. That means ranked choice voting and open…
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Why Crime is Down in DC
After a couple of years of alarm, crime in D.C. is down. But we don’t really know why! We’re talking to Lindsey Appiah, D.C.’s deputy mayor for public safety…