City Cast is the daily, local audio companion you knew DC needed. Washingtonians are gritty, proud, and resilient — necessary qualities for a community facing issues that range from an affordability crisis to the fight for statehood to the movement for racial justice… and useful qualities for a region full of whip-smart people, dynamic culture, and constant change. 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 Cast DC, consider this your official invitation to listen in.
The City Cast DC podcast is an absolute gem for anyone living in the DMV area. It covers a wide range of interesting and timely topics, making it a must-listen for residents who want to stay informed about local issues. The hosts do a fantastic job of diving deep into these discussions, providing in-depth analysis and insights that you won't find in mainstream media. The podcast also offers some great hacks and recommendations, whether it's about new restaurants, events happening in the city, or important local issues. Overall, it's a valuable resource for Washingtonians looking to explore their city and engage with their community.
One of the best aspects of this podcast is its focus on local DC issues. While there are plenty of media outlets that cover national news or legislative gossip, City Cast DC delves into the heart of the city itself. It explores topics that are relevant to residents' daily lives and sheds light on lesser-known aspects of DC culture and society. The show also does an excellent job of featuring diverse guests and institutions that contribute to the fabric of DC.
However, one potential downside is that the podcast may not appeal as much to listeners outside of the DMV area. While there is value in learning about other cities and their issues, some episodes might feel more relevant to those who live in or near Washington, D.C. Additionally, the show is still relatively new, so it may take time for it to fully establish itself and find its rhythm.
In conclusion, The City Cast DC podcast fills a much-needed gap in local media coverage by providing insightful conversations about important topics affecting the DMV area. It offers a fresh perspective on DC beyond its status as the nation's capital and introduces listeners to various aspects of city life they may not have known about before. With engaging hosts and informative content, this podcast is an essential listen for any Washingtonian seeking to better understand their community and engage with what's happening around them.
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Ice cream is the best antidote to D.C's hot, muggy August days. Washingtonian's Jessica Sidman serves up the scoop on the city's best ice-cold treats. 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 August 12th episode: DC Sustainable Energy Utility DC Department of Behavioral Health Library of Congress Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.
It's been one year since President Donald Trump launched what he called a federal takeover of D.C., sending National Guard troops into the city and dramatically expanding the federal law enforcement presence on our streets. His stated goal was to make D.C. safer -- looking at the crime stats, it hasn't necessarily worked out that way. But it has had a huge impact on the lives of D.C. residents.Bloomberg Law reporter Keith Alexander has been reporting on the lives of those caught up in the federal crackdown. He's here to explain what happened to them, what the National Guard is doing in D.C. a year later, and what this past year tells us about the future of the federal presence in the city. 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 August 11th episode: DC Sustainable Energy Utility DC Department of Behavioral Health Library of Congress Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.
Now that August is here, you might be feeling the stress of trying to wrap up that summer bucket list. Today we're helping you check off that weekend camping trip you've been telling everyone you want to do… but haven't actually planned! Let's revisit our conversation from last fall with Leo Murray, founder of Kibiboyz and leader of Concrete Escapes. Leo's been breaking down barriers around camping and helping DMV city folks reconnect with nature, one campfire at a time. Whether you're an experienced outdoorswoman or just testing out the waters with a bit of car camping, this episode's got something for everyone. 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. If you enjoyed this interview with Richard Reyes-Gavilan, the Executive Director for DC Public Library, learn more here. Learn more about the sponsors of this August 10th episode: DC Sustainable Energy Utility DC Department of Behavioral Health Library of Congress Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.
As much as you love DC, city living inherently means sharing space and resources with your neighbors, and y'all certainly have complaints, questions, and quandaries. On our first call-in episode, DC's very own Bridget Todd joins City Cast Seattle host Jane C. Hu and City Cast CEO David Plotz to respond to your dilemmas, from when it's acceptable to intervene on a bike path to what to do about that neighbor that really lets it all hang out. Have more city dilemmas? Send them in for our next call-in show. Is there something your city is doing that we should be talking about? Email David now! We're also on Instagram: @yourcitycouldbebetter Looking to advertise on Your City Could Be Better? Check out our options.
President Donald Trump has unveiled a $22.5 billion vision to remake Dulles International Airport, with plans to replace its iconic people movers, build a new passenger train, and totally transform one of the region's biggest transportation hubs. But how much of this is actually likely to happen? Who will pay for it? And what could it mean for the millions of people who use Dulles every year? Kriston Capps, writer for Bloomberg's CityLab joins us to break down the proposal and what it means for DC and beyond. 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 August 6th episode: DC Department of Behavioral Health Library of Congress Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.
The very likely next mayor of DC wants to make buses free for public-assistance recipients. If that sounds familiar, it should: over the last few years, there have been a bunch of proposals to make buses free for some — and sometimes all — Washingtonians. Zara Norman from NOTUS has been reporting on this, and is here to explain. Learn more about the sponsors of this August 5th episode: DC Department of Behavioral Health Library of Congress
George Pelecanos is maybe the greatest Washington novelist — and he never writes about the Senate. Over the years, his crime stories have doubled as a kind of history of our city. And his most recent novel, The Blue Flame, drops today. I talked with Pelecanos about growing up in the city, working on The Wire, and where he finds his stories. Learn more about the sponsors of this August 4th episode: DC Department of Behavioral Health Library of Congress
Have you walked by Wonderland Ballroom in Columbia Heights recently? The familiar picnic table streatery is gone! A string of high-profile closures of DC's streateries has reignited the debate over outdoor dining, parking, public space, and what kind of city Washington wants to be. City Cast's Alyssa Fowers and Kaela Cote-Stemmermann have been following the issue. They're here to explain how we got here, why this debate has flared up, and what comes next for restaurants and the future of our streets. 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 August 3rd episode: DC Department of Behavioral Health Library of CongressInterested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.
Do you know how zoning laws affect DC's housing costs? New Haven, CT, has been governed for years by restrictive zoning that made it physically impossible to build tall buildings downtown, even for housing — that is, until the local government finally aligned to overturn it. City Cast CEO David Plotz sits down with Eli Sabin, a New Haven native and one of the alders (aka city council members) responsible for passing this change in recent months. Eli spent years working toward this goal, and he talks with David about what now needs to happen to fully realize its potential and increase affordability for locals. Is there something your city is doing that we should be talking about? Email David now! We're also on Instagram: @yourcitycouldbebetter Looking to advertise on Your City Could Be Better? Check out our options.
We're talking about the National Guard in D.C., how Muriel Bowser isn't signing the DC budget, and the goofy plans for Dulles. Plus in a members-only fourth segment, a blistering report on the MPD's cooked-books scandal. 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. We're doing our annual survey to learn more about our listeners. We'd be grateful if you took the survey at dc.citycast.fm/survey—it's only 7 minutes long. You'll be doing us a big favor. Plus, anyone who takes the survey will be eligible to win a $250 Visa gift card–and City Cast City DC swag. Learn more about the sponsors of this July 31st episode: DC Department of Behavioral Health District Bridges Library of Congress Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.
Whether it's chomping on an apple with strangers in Malcolm X Park or vibing to local music at a summer concert series, our August Guide has got you covered. For even more tips on how to make the most of August in D.C., check out City Cast DC's take on what to do this month. We're doing our annual survey to learn more about our listeners. We'd be grateful if you took the survey at dc.citycast.fm/survey—it's only 7 minutes long. You'll be doing us a big favor. Plus, anyone who takes the survey will be eligible to win a $250 Visa gift card–and City Cast City DC swag. Learn more about the sponsors of this July 30th episode: DC Department of Behavioral Health District Bridges Library of Congress Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE. Reach us at DC@citycast.fm.
The National Guard is sticking around — and, like a lot of people who decide to stay in D.C., they're about to pay through the nose for real estate. City Cast's Alyssa Fowers and Emma Uber looked through the contract and crunched the numbers and they're here to explain what it means that the troops are about to pitch up in some of the city's buzziest neighborhoods. 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. We're doing our annual survey to learn more about our listeners. We'd be grateful if you took the survey at dc.citycast.fm/survey—it's only 7 minutes long. You'll be doing us a big favor. Plus, anyone who takes the survey will be eligible to win a $250 Visa gift card–and City Cast City DC swag. Learn more about the sponsors of this July 29th episode: DC Public Library DC Department of Behavioral Health District Bridges Library of Congress Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.
D.C. taxpayers — you — spent $220 million last year on overtime for public-safety agencies in D.C. How did this happen? According to a new report from D.C. Auditor Kathy Patterson, agencies are chronically understaffed, so bosses need to pay overtime to get the job done. How did we get here? And what does it mean? Kathy'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 more about the sponsors of this July 28th episode: DC Public Library DC Department of Behavioral Health District Bridges Library of Congress Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.
Our co-host Bridget has just published an audiobook that starts with her own journey into an AI relationship — and then examines the phenomenon through a range of others. As she notes, it's a particularly ubiquitous thing in D.C., even if we don't talk much about 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 July 27th episode: DC Public Library DC Department of Behavioral Health District Bridges Library of Congress Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.
It's not a given that every Washingtonian will chip in to help their community. In this episode, City Cast CEO David Plotz talks with writer Taylor Lahey about how functional incentives could be the missing link in traditional systems of donations and volunteering. Inspired by a waste exchange program in Curitiba, Brazil, Lahey is working to create circular systems that effectively incentivize donations and just as effectively get them into the hands of those who need them. When investment and morale are low, sometimes an unconventional approach is the right way to go. Want to hear your question on an upcoming episode of Your City Could Be Better? Submit your city dilemmas for our upcoming call-in show by using our Google Form: https://forms.gle/45X33jhGHf8BYDM5A Is there something your city is doing that we should be talking about? Email David now! We're also on Instagram: @yourcitycouldbebetter Looking to advertise on Your City Could Be Better? Check out our options.
We're talking about D.C. versus DoorDash, the D.C. building everyone wants to demolish, and the best way to see The Odyssey. Plus, in a members-only segment, the latest on Metro's plans for the new RFK stadium. 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 July 24th episode: DC Public Library DC Sustainable Energy Utility Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.
Virginia Horse Country looms large in the DC imagination — a preppy land beyond the suburbs you may hear about from time to time. Especially lately, because Vice President JD Vance is moving there, to a 500-acre estate in Middleburg. The Washington Post's Paul Schwartzman is here to explain what the place means. 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 July 23rd episode: DC Public Library DC Sustainable Energy Utility Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.
To get public housing in DC, you need to cough up a lot of data about yourself. Which makes it a particular problem when the public housing authority is hacked — and when they don't tell anyone about it. Reporter Suzie Amanuel has been covering the story and is 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 more about the sponsors of this July 22nd episode: DC Public Library DC Sustainable Energy Utility Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.
The movie Heavy Metal Parking Lot turns 40 this year — and feels weirdly contemporary. The basic setup is this: A couple of guys showed up at the parking lot of a Judas Priest show outside DC and just let cameras run as the tailgaters go wild. The difference: The cringe behavior didn't wind up on social media, but instead became part of an underground art film that slowly became a cult classic. The filmmakers Jeff Krulik and John Heyn are here to tell the story of the metal show and what happened next. 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. If you enjoyed this interview with Richard Reyes-Gavilan, the Executive Director for DC Public Library, learn more here. Learn more about the sponsors of this July 21st episode: DC Public Library DC Sustainable Energy Utility Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.
D.C. has an app that lets citizens request services and report problems around town. And this spring, it just stopped working. Our guest Josh Jacobson worked with a colleague to build their own. You'd think the city would be grateful. You'd be wrong. Josh is 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 more about the sponsors of this July 20th episode: DC Public Library DC Sustainable Energy Utility Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.
Sometimes it can feel like DC is two (or more) steps behind the needs of its neighborhoods. Enter the residents of Chattanooga, Tennessee. What Chattanoogans don't have, they make up for in advocacy, whether by showing up to city council and organizing for change or just doing things themselves. City Cast CEO David Plotz sits down with creator and city lover Hope Henchey about how she and her neighbors are sneakily and secretly fixing up their city. You've heard of the Nashville bench builders — now get ready for the Chattanooga pothole fillers, sidewalk layers, and (literal) trail blazers. Mentioned on the show: Atlas Obscura feature on the community-built benches in Chattanooga Efforts by Strong Chattanooga to make a path through the woods in a sidewalk-less neighborhood Review of Hoboken's streak of zero traffic fatalities Is there something your city is doing that we should be talking about? Email David now! We're also on Instagram: @yourcitycouldbebetter Looking to advertise on Your City Could Be Better? Check out our options.
We're talking about the problems at the Lincoln Memorial undercroft, that viral July 4 photo of a woman on the Metro, and World Cup specials. Plus, in a members-only fourth segment, we'll get into the proposed very expensive upgrades to Audi Field — that D.C. taxpayers are going to pay for 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 July 17th episode: DC Department of Behavioral Health Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.
Dating in D.C. can get expensive fast. But romance doesn't have to come with a $300 price tag, which yes that is how much some people are paying for dates in cities! Whether you're planning a first date, trying to keep date night affordable, or just looking for something fun to do with a partner, there are plenty of ways to have a great time in this city without spending much at all. Jade Womack, aka Clockout DC, has built a following by finding the best affordable things to do around the city. Today, she joins us to share her favorite DC date ideas for around $15 or less. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter. You can also become a member, with ad-free listening, for as little as $10 a month. Learn more about the sponsors of this July 16th episode: DC Department of Behavioral Health Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.
Waymos—the autonomous, self-driving ride-hailing vehicles—are already cruising around D.C. with one big catch: under current D.C. law, there's still a human safety driver behind the wheel. But will D.C. ever allow Waymos to operate without a human driver? And more importantly, should it? The D.C. Council is considering a bill that could finally allow them to operate in the District, but not without a fight. Labor unions, disability advocates, tech companies, and business leaders all packed a marathon hearing to debate what the future of transportation in D.C. should look like—and who it should serve. Ben Brasch was there for many many hours. He joins me today to explain where the debate stands and what the future of AVs in D.C. could look like. 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 July 15th episode: DC Department of Behavioral Health Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.
Arena Stage is one of D.C.'s most prestigious theaters, but this month its biggest drama happened offstage: The theater's artistic director was abruptly ousted, and the fallout has been bitter, with accusations of racial bias and workplace toxicity — plus allegations about making staffers fetch groceries. Rebecca Ritzel reported on this for NOTUS and she's here to share some dishy details. 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 July 14th episode: DC Department of Behavioral Health Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.
A new Trump administration report says the Smithsonian institution is run by radicals who aren't trustworthy. And while the report focused on the American history museum, a lot of people read it as a shot at the institution's leader, Lonnie Bunch. Clint Smith is the author of a recent piece in the Atlantic that profiles Bunch and ponders the future of the Smithsonian. He's here to walk us through what all of this may portend. 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 July 13th episode: DC Department of Behavioral Health Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.
There's lots to love about DC, but being able to get in and out of it easily and cheaply can be an underrated metric of its livability. Accommodating, accessible, and affordable local airports are a specific resource that many cities need. To find out which cities are leading the charge and the kinds of amenities that elevate an airport to gold status, City Cast CEO David Plotz chats with Scott Keyes, founder and Chief Flight Expert of Going (formerly Scott's Cheap Flights) about everything he's seen in his work and travels. How does your airport stack up? Is there something your city is doing that we should be talking about? Email David now! We're also on Instagram: @yourcitycouldbebetter Looking to advertise on Your City Could Be Better? Check out our options.
We're talking about new taxes for D.C. residents, the politics of our fountains, and whether Rock Creek Tennis Center is going to be the next local park that gets a controversial Trump-era glow-up. Plus in a members-only fourth segment: DC is finally about to have its debate about Waymo, and we'll get into the contours. 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 July 10th episode: Library of Congress Alliance Française Washington DC Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.
What does it take to make a dangerous street safer? That's what we're talking about today with Dan Reed. Dan is a transportation planner and the Maryland Policy Director at Greater Greater Washington. Last year, they were walking their dog through their neighborhood in Silver Spring, Maryland when a driver struck both of them. Dan wrote about the accident—and then about the year they spent fighting to make their street safer. 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 July 9th episode: Library of Congress Alliance Française Washington DC Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.
Have you ever sat on the Metro and wished it could transport you anywhere you dreamed? In her new novel Retro, D.C. author Jessica Goldstein imagines the Metro not as the boring backdrop of everyday life in the DMV, but as a time machine, ferrying wealthy tourists to the Old West for bachelorette parties, Prohibition-era speakeasies, and other moments in history. Today, Jessica is here to talk about turning one of D.C.'s most recognizable landmarks into the centerpiece of a sci-fi adventure—and what her story tells us about our urge to escape the present. Want some more D.C. news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter. 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 July 8th episode: Library of Congress Alliance Française Washington DC Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.
City Cast's Emma Uber and contributor Marc Fisher are here to talk about the Fourth of July weekend in retrospect, the latest on the Reflecting Pool and the fate of the old Capitol Skyline Hotel. In a members-only segment, we're talking about teen gun violence in D.C. 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 July 7th episode:DC Department of Behavioral HealthLibrary of CongressAlliance Française Washington DC
Washingtonian's Jessica Sidman, who just published a wild investigation about D.C. food trucks, is here. It seems those rickety trucks that sell hot dogs to tourists down by the Mall are a front for what cops call organized crime — not to mention violence, illegal parking, and some truly gnarly food-safety violations. Jess is here to tell the whole sordid story. 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. (TRY TO CHANGE IT UP EVERY TIME) Learn more about the sponsors of this July 6th episode: Library of Congress Alliance Française Washington DC Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE
See if your DC knowledge serves you well! In the first-ever Your City Could Be Better trivia episode, City Cast CEO David Plotz goes head to head with journalist and historian Alexandra Petri to see who knows more about U.S. history, geography, and celebrities ahead of the country's semiquincentennial. Sean McPherson, trivia wiz and City Cast Twin Cities host, leads four riveting rounds of questions covering everything from The Declaration of Independence to the hottest college rivalries, and all 13 City Cast cities make an appearance. See how you stack up! Mentioned on the show: Trivia Mafia website and locations Alexandra Petri's US History: Important American Documents (I Made Up) Milwaukee's block of Frank Lloyd Wright - Atlas Obscura Is there something your city is doing that we should be talking about? Email David now! We're also on Instagram: @yourcitycouldbebetter Looking to advertise on Your City Could Be Better? Check out our options.
D.C. may not be a state, but we can all agree that it has an awesome flag. A couple years ago, we sat with a couple of the world's top vexillologists — that's flag experts — to talk about why the D.C. flag became so ubiquitous and why it works. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter . You can also become a member, with ad-free listening, for as little as $10 a month. Learn more about the sponsors of this June 2nd episode: DC Department of Behavioral Health Spur Local Library of Congress Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.
Happy July! What are you going to do this month? Mike Schaffer, Bridget Todd, and Kaela Cote-Stemmermann to talk about the best of eating, drinking, and exploring D.C. in July — especially the part after Independence Day. For even more tips on how to make the most of July in D.C., check out City Cast D.C.'s take on what to do this month. Learn more about the sponsors of this July 1st episode: DC Department of Behavioral Health Spur Local Library of Congress Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE. Reach us at DC@citycast.fm.
Sylvie McNamara was in the crowd the night Donald Trump's name was supposed to come off the Kennedy Center. But she didn't feel quite the same exultation as everyone else. A classical music lover as well as a staff writer at Washingtonian, Sylvie has spent months reporting on the endangered state of the Kennedy Center and knows that the name on the outside is a lot less important than the endangered programming within. She's here to explain where things stand. 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 June 30th episode: DC Department of Behavioral Health Spur Local Library of Congress Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.
We're chatting with City Cast CEO David Plotz and Executive Producer Annie Rees about the news organization we're building within City Cast. Then, City Cast reporters Ben Brasch and Alyssa Fowers join to talk about the Great American State Fair and Alyssa's deep dive into mayoral campaign numbers. Plus, in a members-only fourth segment, Ben's going to walk us through his reporting on the ongoing fallout over the campaign-finance charges against Janeese Lewis George that dropped right before election day. 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 June 29th episode: DC Department of Behavioral Health Spur Local Library of Congress Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.
Just how good are the sidewalks in DC? The state of a city's sidewalks can be a good indicator of how healthy that city is — and pedestrian safety is just the beginning. In Denver, voters approved a new fee a few years ago to fund much-needed sidewalk repairs, and after a lot of back-and-forth, those repairs are finally underway. City Cast CEO David Plotz talks with City Cast Denver podcast host Bree Davies about what drove this initiative, how it's going, and who's paying for it. And speaking of sidewalks, do bikes, scooters, and people playing music belong on public sidewalks? Is there something your city is doing that we should be talking about? Email David now! We're also on Instagram: @yourcitycouldbebetter Looking to advertise on Your City Could Be Better? Check out our options.
We're talking about the 4th of July in D.C., the city budget, and two new D.C. museums. Plus, in a members-only fourth segment: Makeup! How did D.C.'s likely next mayor maintain her look through election day? Want some more D.C. 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 June 26th episode: Folger Shakespeare Library Spur Local Library of Congress Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.
The D.C. Council this week voted to allow independents to vote in D.C. primary elections — a potentially huge change in a city where the Democratic Primary essentially picks the mayor. But wait, you say: Didn't you already vote for this? Yes, you. D.C. voters approved the change by referendum two years ago, but the Council refused to fund it, so it wasn't in effect for last week's primary. City Cast DC reporter Emma Uber has been covering this issue and explains what changed 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 June 25th episode: Folger Shakespeare Library Spur Local Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.
D.C.'s reflecting pool is … not so reflective. It's been all over the social media feeds for the last few days, and probably yours too – so how the heck did we get here? The Atlantic's Matt Viser is taking us back to biology class to explain why we're hearing about algae, sealant, and the uptick in law enforcement at the reflecting pool. 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 June 24th episode: Folger Shakespeare Library Spur Local Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.
There's a big apartment complex in Northeast D.C. where the landlords have let conditions get so bad that the local D.C. Councilmember wants to give them….. A tax break. Say what? Zara Norman of NOTUS has been covering the saga of the Gale Eckington and she's here to explain. Want some more D.C. 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 June 23rd episode: Folger Shakespeare Library DC Department of Behavioral Health Spur Local Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.
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