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We know what you're thinking - why would City Cast be talking about summer camps in January? If you're a parent asking yourself that question, you need to get your head in the game. Finding summer camps in D.C. can be cutthroat, and the deadlines are just around the corner. City Cast DC contributor Austin Graff is here to help you get prepared. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey 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. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

We're talking about the Washington Opera's departure from the Kennedy Center, the FBI searching a Washington Post reporter's house, and more furor over DC police working with ICE. Plus, in a members only fourth segment — and a dose of fun in a tough week – we'll talk about the great Congressional Cellphone Caper, in which a staffer stole 240 smartphones from Congress. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey 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 January 16th episode: Folger Shakespeare Library Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE

With the explosion of AI, data centers have proliferated. And the DC metro area is the focal point of it all, with Northern Virginia leading the way. Prince George's County lawmakers are debating whether to build a data center amid rising water use and electricity costs.  Jenny Abamu from WAMU joins us to explain how these centers became so popular, and what it means for the locals who live near them. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC. You can also become a member, with ad-free listening, for as little as $10 a month.  Learn more about the sponsors of this January 15th episode: Folger Shakespeare Library Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

Tracey Hadden Loh runs a program at Brookings that compiles economic data about the DC area — which means she tends to be a step ahead when it comes to noticing, like, blinking danger signs about how our region is doing. As you can imagine, her phone's been ringing off the hook in this year of DOGE and dislocation. Luckily for us, she answered when we called, and is here today to share some new data about a weird plunge in DMV consumer spending and what it might mean for you and me. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey 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 January 14th episode: Folger Shakespeare Library Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

Remember when cupcakes were all the rage in DC? Or espresso martinis? DC loves a food trend, but what will be THE THINGS in drink, dining and DC's food scene in 2026? Washingtonian's food editor, Jessica Sidman, is here to walk us through what's in and out in DC dining in 2026.   Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC. You can also become a member, with ad-free listening, for as little as $8 a month. Please see below for tomorrow's sponsor show notes: Learn more about the sponsors of this January 13th episode: Folger Shakespeare Library Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

What does Donald Trump want with DC's public golf links? The question is suddenly on a lot of people's minds because the administration has suddenly injected itself into the obscure question of who runs facilities that for years have been used for recreation by middle-class Washingtonians.  The Washington Post's Rick Maese has been covering the golf-course takeover and is here to tell us what he knows.   Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey 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 January 12th episode: Folger Shakespeare Library Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

We're talking about the Transportation Department's proposal to get rid of all traffic cameras in DC, the plan to build a giant Arc de Trump along the Potomac, and the latest chapter in the saga of DC's Compass Coffee — that chapter, alas, is Chapter 11. Plus, in a members-only fourth segment, we'll talk about the anniversary of January 6 and how the day lives on (or doesn't) in the city where it went down. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey 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. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE

You might be experiencing a bit of the January Blues. On cold days like these, you don't have to just stay in your apartment. But you also might want to do something more creative than visit a museum! Strap on your coat, because we are revisiting this conversation with Clockout DC's Jade Womack about the most underrated indoor activities in DC. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to⁠ sign up⁠ for our morning newsletter Hey DC. You can⁠ also become a member⁠, with ad-free listening, for as little as $8 a month.  Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info⁠ HERE⁠.

What are your bets for the biggest story of 2026? We sat down with NBC4's Mark Segraves to debate our choices, from DC politics, to the regional economy, to Trump's plans for a huge 4th of July.  Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey 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. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

If you're back in the office after a long holiday and already planning that next vacation, we've got you covered. We all know that winter trips can be spendy, so City Cast contributor Tim Ebner has your guide to the best cold weather getaway trips from DC for under $150. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey 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. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

Nobody understands a city's pulse quite like a City Cast host — and that makes them the best predictors for 2026's biggest local stories. City Cast D.C. host Mike Schaffer joins CEO David Plotz and the other 12 hosts from across the network to talk about the big changes coming to our cities, from political shifts to data centers. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to⁠ sign up⁠ for our morning newsletter Hey DC. You can⁠ also become a member⁠, with ad-free listening, for as little as $10 a month. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info⁠ HERE⁠.

If your New Year's resolution was to kick more ass in 2026, we've got you covered — from hot tub hangs to G-league basketball. It's our guide to having your best possible January.  If you're new here, welcome! We've put together a starter pack for you, with episodes and articles to welcome you to the City Cast community. For even more tips on how to make the most of January in DC, check out Hey DC's take on what to do this month.  Learn more about the sponsors of this January 2nd episode: Simply Eloped Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE. Reach us at DC@citycast.fm.

With Council member Trayon White's bribery trial set to begin in 2026, this next year is fixed to become a hall of famer for D.C. political scandals. But how does it rank against the District's other legendary scandals, and what other hall of fame political transgressions should every Washingtonian know? We're revisiting Michael Schaffer's conversation with NBC4's Mark Segraves to find out. Learn more about the sponsors of this December 30th episode: Simply Eloped Black Cat Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC. You can also become a member, with ad-free listening, for as little as $10 a month.  Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

It is almost 2026, and if you are like us here at City Cast D.C., one of your new years resolutions is to learn more about this city that we love. H Street got some bad press this year, and if you believed that alone you might think every business is failing. But that's just not true, H Street may be a historic neighborhood, but it is vibrant and alive with new businesses and incredible experiences – you just have to know where to look. That is why City Cast contributor Austin Graff and tour guide Kate Denson are here with your ultimate guide to H Street.  This episode originally aired September 16, 2025. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to⁠ sign up⁠ for our morning newsletter Hey DC. You can⁠ also become a member⁠, with ad-free listening, for as little as $10 a month.  Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info⁠ HERE⁠.

If you've got a Swedish ivy plant in your home and you're not quite sure where it came from, there's a non-zero chance it once lived in the White House. Cuttings from a Swedish ivy plant that lived for decades on the mantle of the oval office have quietly made their way all over D.C. — part of a little-known local tradition that's been spreading for decades. City Cast's Annie Rees has a cutting and has been getting to the root of its history. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey 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 December 23rd episode: Simply Eloped Black Cat Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

Shalom Baranes is one of Washington's most prolific architects and the designer behind a lot of the most prominent modern buildings of the past few decades. So how did he wind up as the new architect of Donald Trump's White House ballroom? After all, Trump has promised classical beauty and old-school design. Douglas Fruehling from the Washington Business Journal has covered Baranes for years and explains what this all means — about the ballroom, and, more generally, about the work of erecting buildings in the nation's capital.  Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey 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 December 22nd episode: Simply Eloped Black Cat Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

We're talking about the state of DC's police — the old chief is out, and her replacement is going to have to deal with an investigation into alleged manipulation of crime stats, among other challenges. Plus, DC's top public middle school has stopped teaching novels. A nightmare story about an Airbnb tenant who wouldn't leave, and what DC's laws did and didn't allow the frustrated owner to do.  Want some more DC news? Then make sure to⁠ sign up⁠ for our morning newsletter Hey 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 December 19th episode: ⁠Nace Law Group⁠ ⁠Black Cat⁠ ⁠Public Welfare Foundation⁠ Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info⁠ HERE⁠

Between mass layoffs that hit people's wallets, the federal takeover, and an ongoing ICE crackdown, DC's restaurants are facing a lot of headwinds resulting from the Trump administration's choices. Jessica Sidman from Washingtonian is DC's top reporter on the industry and she's here to share some of her reporting.  Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey 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 December 18th episode: Aura Frames - Get $35 off the Carver Mat frame with Promo Code CITYCAST Nace Law Group Black Cat Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

What are the deadliest roads in the DC area? The city has actually made a lot of improvements, especially compared with other places in the country, but given America's grim stats, that's not good enough. The Washington Post's Rachel Weiner and Ian Duncan have worked on a major investigative project about the issue and are here to share some of their reporting.  Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey 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. If you enjoyed this interview with Janessa White, the Director & General Manager of Simply Eloped, learn more here. Learn more about the sponsors of this December 17th episode: Aura Frames - Get $35 off the Carver Mat frame with Promo Code CITYCAST Nace Law Group Black Cat Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

We're officially in winter weather season, and staying holed up at home sounds pretty tempting. But Dominique Bazil is here with a guide to the cozy cafés that are absolutely worth bundling up for. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey 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 December 16th episode: Aura Frames - Get $35 off the Carver Mat frame with Promo Code CITYCAST Nace Law Group Black Cat Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

The Park Police's massive hiring binge, that would more than double its size, has some locals worried. The Park Police, after all, is part of the federal government, ultimately answering to President Trump — and not to the people they'd be policing in Washington. Olivia George from the Washington Post has been covering the controversy and is here to explain.  Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey 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 December 15th episode: Aura Frames - Get $35 off the Carver Mat frame with Promo Code CITYCAST Nace Law Group Black Cat Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

The 51st's Martin Austermuhle is here to chat about dangers in DC's airspace, less than a year after the DCA crash. Plus, more Trayon White shenanigans, Sandwich Guy jurors, and in a members only fourth segment, we'll talk about Democrats boycotting certain DC restaurants.  Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey 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 December 12th episode: Babbel - Get up to 55% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Aura Frames - Get $35 off the Carver Mat frame with Promo Code CITYCAST Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE

The politically-connected developers of a new affordable-housing building have walked away with millions more than experts say is typical — and taxpayers footed the bill. That's one takeaway from a big Washington Post investigation, and it also goes a long way to explaining just why it's so hard to build affordable housing in the city. Steve Thompson, the reporter behind the investigation, is here to explain.  Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey 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 December 11th episode: Babbel - Get up to 55% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Aura Frames - Get $35 off the Carver Mat frame with Promo Code CITYCAST Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

It's the holiday season, which means holiday travel….so much holiday travel. And to make sure your air travel is as boring, seamless and unmemorable as possible, we've got your travel playbook from certified expert Scott Keyes from Going, formerly Scott's Cheap Flights. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey 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 December 10th episode: Babbel - Get up to 55% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Aura Frames - Get $35 off the Carver Mat frame with Promo Code CITYCAST Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

We already know Mayor Bowser isn't running for another term, but both Councilmember Anita Bonds and MPD Chief Pamela Smith also just announced their retirements, meaning a real shakeup is coming for the DC government. WAMU's Alex Koma is here to explain what all of these resignations mean for the city and why the 2026 field is looking so crowded. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey 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 December 9th episode: Babbel - Get up to 55% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Aura Frames - Get $35 off the Carver Mat frame with Promo Code CITYCAST Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

Traffic Circles are the secret to getting around DC — navigating them is a right of passage that separates the locals from the newbies. City planner Dan Reed is here to talk about how we wound up with all these circles on the map, and what's going to become of them in the years ahead. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey 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 December 8th episode: Babbel - Get up to 55% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Aura Frames - Get $35 off the Carver Mat frame with Promo Code CITYCAST Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

We're talking about the entry of a bona fide progressive into the DC mayor's race, Donald Trump's plans for Dulles Airport, and the return of stars to the Washington Post's restaurant reviews. In a members only 4th segment, what's going on with ranked choice voting in DC? Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey 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 December 5th episode: Nace Law Group Gay Men's Chorus of Washington, DC Public Welfare Foundation St. Ann's Center for Children, Youth and Families

For a lot of people in DC, the name “Saint Elizabeth's” still conjures the likes of John Hinckley. But the sprawling campus that housed what used to be known as an insane asylum has transformed over the past two decades, with the hospital's footprint shrinking and a lot of new stuff coming in: A cabinet department, a basketball arena, some pretty-looking housing. And according to the Washington Business Journal's Michael Neibauer, more is on the way. Here's what you need to know. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC. You can also become a member, with ad-free listening, for as little as $10 a month. Learn more about the sponsors of this December 4th episode: Nace Law Group Gay Men's Chorus of Washington, DC St. Ann's Center for Children, Youth and Families Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

Join City Cast DC co-host Bridget Todd alongside fellow hosts from Austin, Chicago, Denver, Las Vegas, Madison, Nashville, Philly, Pittsburgh, Portland, Salt Lake, Seattle, and the Twin Cities for a special episode that'll help you knock out your holiday shopping early and support small businesses around the country. From a handlebar mount (and app!) that'll turn your phone into a bike cam, to a mustard-of-the-month subscription box, our hosts are here to tell the stories of local businesses in their cities making cool stuff that you can order online right now. Visit our website to find the full list of recommendations with links for holiday shopping! Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey 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 December 3rd episode: Nace Law Group Gay Men's Chorus of Washington, DC St. Ann's Center for Children, Youth and Families Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

After the tragic attack on two National Guard members that left one of them dead and the other fighting for his life in the hospital, the Trump administration quickly announced plans to put 500 additional National Guard troops on DC's streets, this time with DC police accompanying them for protection. All of this while there are still many unanswered questions about what exactly happened in this attack. The Washington Post's Olivia George joins to tell us what we DO know. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey 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 December 2nd episode: Nace Law Group Gay Men's Chorus of Washington, DC St. Ann's Center for Children, Youth and Families Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

Whether you're a holiday grump or can't get enough of all things merry and bright, we've got your guide to what to eat, drink, see, and do this December in DC, from Guinness World Record kissing to DC's best gifts. If you're new here, welcome! We've put together a starter pack for you, with episodes and articles to welcome you to the City Cast community. For even more tips on how to make the most of November in DC, check out Hey DC's take on what to do this month.  If you enjoyed today's interview with District Bridges' Director of Storytelling and Marketing, Anna Claire, learn more here. Learn more about the sponsors of this December 1st episode: Nace Law Group Gay Men's Chorus of Washington, DC St. Ann's Center for Children, Youth and Families Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE. Reach us at DC@citycast.fm.

Muriel Bowser has announced that she's going to hang it up after 12 years in office. What happens now? And what should we make of the decade-plus that Herronner has spent dominating DC politics? City Cast's Michael Schaffer, Bridget Todd and WAMU's Alex Koma explain every juicy detail.  Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey 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 November 26th episode: District Bridges Nace Law Group Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

Thanksgiving is here! And we're thankful, seriously and unseriously, about a whole bunch of things. The CCDC gang chat about what this Thanksgiving means for them and all the things we're thanking DC for. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey 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 November 25th episode: District Bridges Nace Law Group Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

Aging isn't something most of us like to think about, but it's something all of us will experience. And in D.C., older residents are more likely to face memory challenges like dementia, which occurs here at higher rates than in much of the country. But a new approach to elder care might offer a better path forward for how the city supports its aging population. Washington Post reporter Michael Brice-Saddler explores what aging in D.C. looks like today  and what it could become. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey 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 November 24th episode: District Bridges Nace Law Group Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

We're talking about the latest scoop on DC's looming mayoral election, the latest spillover effect from the city's youth-crime problem — it's going to affect your ebike rental — and the fate of the federal building DC loves to hate. Plus, Thanksgiving tips! And in a member's-only fourth segment, we'll talk through the latest Congressional bills that would rewrite DC laws. Our representatives don't get a vote, but we do have thoughts.  Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey 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 November 21st episode: District Bridges Simply Eloped Public Welfare Foundation Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE

You've probably never heard of the Wilbur J. Cohen federal building. It's a government office building just off the Mall houses a collection of masterpieces of American art. Some of them are literally part of the building, murals by the legendary 1930s artist Ben Shahn. For decades, they've been open to the public, not that most people knew about them. Now, they might be destroyed: The Cohen building is one of the structures that the Trump administration wants to sell off, and its likely a buyer would take a wrecking ball to the place, timeless art and all. The New Republic's Timothy Noah has been chronicling the collection's fate and he's here to tell us about it.  Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey 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 November 20th episode: District Bridges Simply Eloped Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

That taut, pulled look, full lips, jawlines that suddenly seem… suspiciously sharp. It's what some are calling “Mar-a-Lago Face,” a plastic-surgery trend that's gaining popularity here in DC. So who's getting the work done? And what exactly are they asking for? We're revisiting our conversation with journalist POLITICO's Joanna Weiss about what DC really thinks of plastic surgery, why certain faces rise and fall with each administration—and how, in Washington, even our aesthetics are political. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC. You can also become a member, with ad-free listening, for as little as $10 a month.  Learn more about the sponsors of this November 19th episode: District Bridges Simply Eloped Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

DC is in the middle of two youth crises: One involves school truancy; the other involves high-profile teen mayhem, like the skirmish on Halloween between young people and law enforcement at Navy Yard. Are the two related? Washington Post reporters Lauren Lumpkin and Robert Samuels wrote a blockbuster report on the city's failures to combat truancy. They walk us through the shocking details.  Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey 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 November 18th episode: District Bridges Simply Eloped Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

What really went on between Muriel Bowser and Donald Trump during the DC police takeover? The Washington Post's Jonathan O'Connell has reported out an epic look at the relationship between the blue mayor and the people that make up the MAGA administration, full of jaw-dropping details. Come for the cocktail party with Russ Vought, stick around for the Marshawn Lynch meme.  Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey 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 November 17th episode: District Bridges Simply Eloped Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

We're talking about the future of streateries, the end of the federal shutdown, and a new Washington Post food critic. Plus, in a member's-only fourth segment, we'll talk about the trend of senior Trump officials living in military bases — and what that means for DC. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey 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 November 14th episode: Nace Law Group Mosaic Theater Company Babbel - Get up to 55% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Public Welfare Foundation Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE

On Monday, the Washington Post announced that Elazar Sontag would be its new food critic. Which means that Tom Sietsema, who held the job for 26 years, is finally free to dish about what life was really like as the most powerful man in DC's restaurant scene. We talked to Tom about the way the dining world has evolved, the way the critic's job has changed, and whether he'd actually make me pay if we go out to dinner together. He also let slip some hints about what he'll do next.  Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC. You can also become a member, with ad-free listening, for as little as $10 a month. Learn more about the sponsors of this November 13th episode: Nace Law Group Mosaic Theater Company Babbel - Get up to 55% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

Here's a hot take: food halls are stressful. Too many options, not enough standout bites. So when we heard that DC was getting another one in the form of a chain called Wonder, we had to know why. Anna Spiegel joins us to dish on DC's newest food hall chain and whether they're actually worth the hype. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to⁠ sign up⁠ for our morning newsletter Hey 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 November 12th episode: ⁠Nace Law Group⁠ ⁠Mosaic Theater Company⁠ ⁠Babbel⁠ - Get up to 55% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info⁠ HERE⁠.