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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.

A blockbuster New York Times report last week announced that Mayor Bowser is under federal investigation over a foreign trip she took. But within hours, other news organizations reported that the investigation isn't targeting the mayor, and may not be much of an investigation after all. Nonetheless, it lands at a terrible time for Muriel Bowser as she weighs a reelection run. And it highlights once again the bizarre dance between DC's leaders and the Trump administration. Michael Schaffer talks with Axios' Cuneyt Dil about Qatargate and the latest on the potential end of the federal shutdown. 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 11th 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.

DC is on the cusp of passing a law whose proponents say it could massively reduce child poverty. But the catch is that the bill would take away a lot of the local tax benefits that at least some folks would get as a result of the One Big Beautiful Bill passed by Congress. Jenny Gathright from the Washington Post has been covering the debate 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 November 10th 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.

All eyes this week were actually on New York City's mayor's race, and as our own race for mayor heats up, we're talking about whether DC could ever get its own Zohran Mamdani. Plus, inside chaos at Navy Yard and the youth curfew in DC, and we dig into the trial of Sandwich Guy. And in a member's-only fourth segment, we'll talk about the strange K-shaped real estate market in DC. Co-host Michael Schaffer chats with the 51st's Martin Austermuhle and City Cast's Julia Karron.  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 7th episode: United Healthcare Nace Law Group St. Ann's Center for Children, Youth and FamiliesInterested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE

Do you spend much time thinking about trees? Me neither. All we know is that DC has a lot of ‘em. But it turns out that our treescape has undergone some radical changes lately. And, thanks to climate change, more are in store. The Washington Post's Marissa Lang and John Harden worked on an epic report on Washington's trees and they're here to explain how it all works. 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 6th episode: United Healthcare Nace Law Group St. Ann's Center for Children, Youth and Families Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

Now that it's fall, we're finally moving out of mosquito season, and today we're talking about one of the animal heroes that eats mosquitos – that's right, the bat. It turns out, DC is a lot battier than you might think. Dr. Kelly Russo-Petrick, Associate Professor of Urban Ecology and DC Master Naturalist Coordinator at the University of DC, joins us to share everything you need to know about the city's bat population. 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 5th episode: United Healthcare Nace Law Group St. Ann's Center for Children, Youth and Families Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

With the Trump administration saying Monday that it would only partially  fund food benefits for low income families during what is about to become the longest government shutdown in history, D.C. announced the city has 30 million dollars in local funds that could be used to cover November food benefits for low income residents. Marissa Lang has been covering food assistance programs for the Washington Post. She explains what all of this means for the district and why it matters for everyone, even if you're not on SNAP.  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 4th episode: United Healthcare Nace Law Group St. Ann's Center for Children, Youth and Families Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

Happy November! Now we know, things in the city are a bit weird since we're still in the middle of the government shutdown, but from checking out DC art to scarfing tacos and sipping wines, there's still a ton to see, do, drink, and eat in DC this November.   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.  Learn more about the sponsors of this November 3rd episode: United Healthcare Nace Law Group 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.

We're talking about a federal police shooting — and a potential coverup. We're talking about what happens in DC as SNAP benefits dry up. Plus, your DC-specific Halloween getups, and in a members-only fourth segment we'll get into Donald Trump's firing of an obscure planning commission and what it means for DC (and not just the White House ballroom). 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 October 31st episode: United Healthcare Double Exposure Investigative Film Festival Public Welfare Foundation Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE

In the final episode of a three-part sponsored series with the Public Welfare Foundation, City Cast DC CEO David Plotz talks with two leaders working to make D.C. a safer, more just place.  Kristy Love, Executive Director of the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council, and Victor Battle, President and Founder of Right Direction and longtime violence interrupter. Together, they explore what real safety looks like on the ground: how data and coordination are helping D.C. reduce crime, why jobs and mentorship matter as much as policing, and how partnerships between community groups and government agencies are creating lasting change. They also share what gives them hope,  from young people finding new opportunities to neighbors reclaiming their blocks. Learn more at realsafetydc.org Data shows Washington, D.C., is a city that has made significant public safety gains in the past two years, particularly in reducing violent crime. 2024 marked DC's lowest violent crime rate in over 30 years, and this year it has fallen by 26% from last year.

You're Not A Real Washingtonian Unless You Know DC's Ghosts How haunted is DC? Have you ever had particularly spooky paranormal experiences here? We haven't, but Katie Kirkpatrick with Nightly Spirit Ghost Tours HAS and she's here to share the DC stories that might just make you keep a light on tonight. 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 October 30th episode: United Healthcare Double Exposure Investigative Film Festival Public Welfare Foundation Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

It's been a rough few months in DC, and today, we're running back one of our favorite episodes all about public crying, because, as it turns out, DC is a great city for public crying! A couple of years ago, Bridget talked with Kiara McGowan from the now-viral TikTok account Crying in DC about how she is making space for DC's public criers and the best spots for you, too, to cry in public. 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 October 29th episode: ⁠United Healthcare⁠ ⁠Double Exposure Investigative Film Festival⁠ Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info⁠ HERE⁠.

One week from today is election day in Virginia, and early voting has already started. Every seat in Virginia is on the ballot this November including the high-profile race for whether Democrat Abigail Spanberger or Republican Winsome Earle-Sears will replace Glenn Youngkin as Governor. Now, this is one of the most important and closely watched in the country, and it's also gotten a lot tighter and a lot more scandal-plagued. Michael Pope, a reporter for Virginia Public Radio and host of the Press Room podcast, is following why all eyes are on Virginia this election season. 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 October 28th episode: United Healthcare Double Exposure Investigative Film Festival Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

DC has just passed some big changes to the law that's supposed to help tenants buy their apartments if the landlord decides to sell. Is this a giveaway to Big Real Estate? Or a much-needed evisceration of red tape that makes DC housing so scarce? Emilia Calma from the DC Policy Center is here to walk us though the not-totally-wonky 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. Please see below for tomorrow's sponsor show notes: Learn more about the sponsors of this October 27th episode: United Healthcare Double Exposure Investigative Film Festival Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

We're talking about the fate of the White House east wing, whether there's ever going to be Waymo in DC, and a very funny slapfight over the restaurant Millie's and one of its imitators. Plus, in a members-only fourth segment: Remember the shutdown? It's still ongoing. We have updates. If you're a City Cast DC Neighbor, you're invited to a private tour of one of the DMV's true hidden wonders, Fort DeRussy! It will be hosted by our CEO and lifelong Washingtonian, David Plotz. Interested? Email us here for more details.  Not a City Cast DC Neighbor but would love to be there? Join today! 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 October 24th episode: National Center for Victims of Crime Nace Law Group Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE

Pumpkin spice is fine and all, but DC bartenders are doing way more interesting things with fall flavors. Today, Emily Venezky of Eater is taking you on a little bar crawl through the city's best drinks worth putting on a sweater for — and why DC is a great city for cocktails. 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 October 22nd episode: National Center for Victims of Crime Nace Law Group Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

We're coming up on Halloween and today we're sitting down with historian Mark Benbow, who's going to take us back to a time when seances and ouija boards were a popular pastime across DC — including in the sitting rooms of the rich and powerful. It's a wild history and it's not as far away as you might think. 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 October 22nd episode: National Center for Victims of Crime Nace Law Group Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

The ride share app Empower has had a whirlwind few weeks. The owner was even threatened with jail time if he didn't shut down the app and now he's back in court. So what exactly is going on with this ride share app and why has it been so controversial? Martin Austermuhle from The 51st 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 October 21st episode: National Center for Victims of Crime Nace Law GroupInterested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

Writer Dorothy Parker once said that the two most beautiful words in the English language are “check enclosed.” With things being so expensive in DC right now, maybe a little check in your mailbox is just what you need. Ike Allen of the Washingtonian explains how DC's unclaimed property unit could have money waiting for you.  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 October 20th episode: National Center for Victims of Crime Nace Law Group Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

We're talking about whether DC's mayor is actually going to hang it up after this term, we're talking about the weird economics of DC's cannabis stores, some news about one type of transit that's going away and another that just might be on the horizon — and in a members-only fourth segment, we'll take you inside the final act of the Big Balls assault trial.  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 October 17th episode: Public Welfare Foundation National Center for Victims of Crime Babbel - Get up to 55% off at Babbel.com/CITYCASTInterested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE

In the second episode of our special three-part series sponsored by the Public Welfare Foundation, City Cast DC executive producer Annie Rees talks with Stefanie Mavronis, Director of the Mayor's Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement in Baltimore, and David Muhammad, Executive Director of the National Institute for Criminal Justice Reform. They discuss how Baltimore has achieved three consecutive years of declining gun violence, and what D.C. might be able to learn from their approach. From life-coaching programs that help residents rebuild their lives to coordinated citywide strategies that bring agencies and communities together, Baltimore's results are offering real hope, and can be a model for cities like D.C. This conversation is part of an ongoing series highlighting local and national leaders working to build safer, more just communities across the country, supported by the Public Welfare Foundation. Learn more about their work and the efforts of leaders like Stefanie Mavronis and David Muhammad at realsafetydc.org

People don't really think of DC as a Friday Night Lights kinda town, but it actually has a pretty robust high school football scene, with big crowds turning local games into a scene. Until this year, at least: The DCPS season has been upended by a bunch of fights in the stands – which has led to night games being curtailed and the whole atmosphere being less fun. The Washington Post's Matt Cohen is here to give us the blow by blow — and also tell us where in town you can still have a good time taking in a game.  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 October 16th episode: Public Welfare Foundation National Center for Victims of Crime Babbel - Get up to 55% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

Trump's deployment of the national guard and ICE had some obvious targets. But in the background, homeless folks were also feeling the pain. There were displacements and arrests of homeless encampments, all in the name of keeping the city clean and crime free. Franziska Wild and Madi Koesler from Street Sense Media are here break down what happened over that month and where DC's homeless population stands now. This story is part of our 2025 contribution to the D.C. Homeless Crisis Reporting Project in collaboration with other local newsrooms. The collective works will be published throughout the week at bit.ly/DCHCRP. 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 October 15th episode: ⁠Public Welfare Foundation⁠ ⁠National Center for Victims of Crime⁠ ⁠Babbel⁠ - Get up to 55% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info⁠ HERE⁠.

Historically, a government town like Washington didn't have to scrape and scrap for jobs like other cities. These days, amid unprecedented cuts to federal employment, DC has no option but to focus on finding other ways for locals to pay the rent. Deputy Mayor Nina Albert is in charge of that effort, and she's here to talk about what they are — and aren't — up to.  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 October 14th episode: Public Welfare Foundation National Center for Victims of Crime Babbel - Get up to 55% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

We're talking about the jockeying for DC's House seat and the explosive controversy over crime stats. Plus, your ideal shutdown itinerary of non-federal DC attractions, and in a members only fourth segment, the latest on whether federal workers will get back pay if this thing ever ends. WAMU's Alex Koma joins City Cast's Michael Schaffer and Julia Karron. 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 October 10th episode: Wise Folger Shakespeare Library Nace Law Group The Peabody Institute of The Johns Hopkins University Public Welfare Foundation National Center for Victims of Crime Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE

On this bonus sponsored episode of City Cast DC, the Public Welfare Foundation is all about supporting safer, more just communities here in DC. And today, we're kicking off a special three-part series with a conversation about what that really looks like. City Cast DC CEO David Plotz is joined by Eric Weaver and Dr. Roger Mitchell. Eric Weaver is the founder of the National Association for the Advancement of Returning Citizens and helps people reenter society and break cycles of harm. Dr. Roger Mitchell is former DC Chief Medical Examiner and Deputy Mayor for Public Safety and Justice, and now President of Howard University Hospital, and he's become a national voice for treating violence as a public health issue. They discuss what it will take to build safer neighborhoods in the District, and why rethinking public safety is critical to creating stronger, healthier communities for us to live in. Learn more about their work and the efforts of leaders like Eric Weaver and Dr. Roger Mitchell at realsafetydc.org

Summer's over, but that doesn't mean camping has to be. Whether you're an experienced outdoorswoman like me or just testing the waters with a little car camping, there's still time to get outside. We're here with Leo Murray, founder of Kibiboyz and leader of Concrete Escapes, who's helping DC city folks reconnect with nature one campfire at a time. 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 October 9th episode: Wise Folger Shakespeare Library Nace Law Group The Peabody Institute of The Johns Hopkins University Public Welfare Foundation Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

Tom Sietsema, the longtime food critic at the Washington Post, announced yesterday that he's retiring. And he finally revealed his identity! Now, most DC restaurants still knew what he looked like and tried to look out for him, but he can now put down his disguises. To honor his many years scouring the DMV for the best food, we're taking you back to an episode he sat down for with City Cast Co-Host Michael Schaffer describing what it was like to be anonymous and use pseudonyms. 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 October 8th episode: Wise Folger Shakespeare Library Nace Law Group The Peabody Institute of The Johns Hopkins University Public Welfare Foundation Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

New reporting from the Washington Post and the New York Timesalleges that MPD is still very much still collaborating with ICE. Teo Armus from the Washington Post is here to talk through MPD and ICE enforcement in DC and what the future looks like. 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 October 7th episode: Wise Folger Shakespeare Library Nace Law Group The Peabody Institute of The Johns Hopkins University Public Welfare Foundation Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

It's the question everyone's been asking since DOGE first showed up: How screwed is DC? A new program at the Brookings Institution called DMV Monitor pulls together a ton of data to help answer the question. And their most recent report is kind of a jaw-dropper. The region's unemployment has shot up nine times faster than the rest of the country, with more to come. Brookings Fellow Tracy Hadden Loh is here to break it all down. 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 October 6th episode: Wise Folger Shakespeare Library Nace Law Group The Peabody Institute of The Johns Hopkins University Public Welfare Foundation Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

We're talking about the government shutting down — and what the city is going to do about it. We're talking about a ride-share service being shut down — and why they're mad at the city about it. Plus, a new music venue and in a fourth segment, we'll talk about great DC challenges (and we don't mean, like, balancing the budget).  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 October 3rd episode: Wise Library of Congress Folger Shakespeare Library Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE

The government shutdown affects the whole country, but it's an especially big deal in DC. Our city is already reeling, and now we're facing an event that threatens to scare off tourists and possibly lead to mass layoffs. How is the local government reacting? And what does the shutdown mean for your day-to-day even if you're still employed? NBC4's Mark Segraves is here to brief us. 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 October 2nd episode: Wise Library of Congress Folger Shakespeare Library Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

October in DC is just lovely. The weather is good. The leaves are turning. And even though the city is still reeling from the federal takeover, we are still finding joy and ways to connect with this city we call home. So from fast cars to throwing back a few drinks with a former US president, we give you OUR top picks for what to do in DC this October . 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 September in DC, check out Hey DC's take on what to do this month.  Learn more about the sponsors of this October 1st episode: Wise Library of Congress Folger Shakespeare Library Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE. Reach us at DC@citycast.fm

Imagine walking through the woods and stumbling across a few tombstones. That's what happened outside the old House of Reformation, where more than 230 bodies of young black boys are buried. But you wouldn't know it given the condition of the area. Michael Brice-Saddler from the Washington Post is here to dig up the secrets that lie beneath that ground and tells us a story that has largely been overlooked until now.  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 September 30th episode: Wise Library of Congress Folger Shakespeare Library Food & Friends - Move For Meals Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

The Fort Dupont Ice Rink has been in shambles for years. But it has a storied history: it's home to one of the oldest black hockey clubs in the states. The rink needed a little TLC but never got it, until now. But there's another delay for when it'll open again, and Martin Austermuhle from the 51st is here to tell us why it's taken so long to get this historic rink back on its feet. 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 September 29th episode: Wise Library of Congress Folger Shakespeare Library Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

Welp, that was fast — the new stadium just got approved and already there are delays in the new neighborhood DC was supposed to get as a result. We're going to talk about why, and what it means for DC even as the Trump administration threatens new mass firings if there's a government shutdown. Plus, we're going to talk about the end of the streatery program. And there's a new list circulating of the best DC movies, books, and songs. It's meant to start an argument, and we've taken the bait.  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. If you enjoyed today's interview with Food & Friends' Director of Volunteer Services, Katrina Mathis, learn more here. Learn more about the sponsors of this September 26th episode: Food & Friends - Move For Meals Library of Congress The Peabody Institute of The Johns Hopkins University Folger Shakespeare Library Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE

The city government actually has a way to predict, pretty accurately, just who is going to get into an accident. And DC's AG Brian Schwalb has recently launched even more lawsuits to curb this behavior. But can they get them off the road? That's the tricky part. Washington Post transportation reporter Rachel Weiner is here to explain a fascinating recent DC experiment in automotive behavior.  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 September 25th episode: Food & Friends - Move For Meals Library of Congress The Peabody Institute of The Johns Hopkins University Folger Shakespeare Library Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.