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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.

Federal immigration crackdowns are adding even more strain to DC's already fragile and not to mention costly child care system. Now, many child care workers are worried they could be targeted. Reporter Chabeli Carrazana from The 19th breaks down what this all means for families and providers in the city. 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 24th 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.

Fall in D.C. really does feel special. And if you're dreaming of a fall getaway but trying to stick to a budget, don't worry, City Cast contributor Tim Ebner has rounded up the best trips you can take from D.C. this season for around $150. 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 23rd 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.

President Trump claims that DC restaurants are suddenly packed because his federal takeover made people feel safe enough to go out to dinner. But how is DC's restaurant industry really reacting to the takeover? The Washingtonian's Jessica Sidman is here to break down what it means for the city's dining scene. 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 Backroom's Founder, Ethan Downs, learn more here. Learn more about the sponsors of this September 22nd 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.

We're talking about Robert White's bid for Eleanor Holmes Norton's seat, the DC Mayor getting grilled on Capitol Hill, and a fancy new VIP addition at Dulles. Plus, in a members-only fourth segment, we're dissecting a controversial data center in PG County that's now stalled. 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 19th episode: Food & Friends - Move For Meals Library of Congress Wise Nace Law Group Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE

What do you do when people start dumping trash in your neighborhood? It turns out that no one is quite sure — including the city government that's supposed to act as watchdog. Sloane Airey wrote a wild story for City Paper about one Northeast DC neighborhood and she'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 also become a member, with ad-free listening, for as little as $10 a month. Learn more about the sponsors of this September 18th episode: Food & Friends - Move For Meals Library of Congress Wise  Nace Law Group Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

Since Trump announced the takeover of DC's police his administration and Trump himself have been throwing out some big very impressive sounding numbers about arrests. But can we even trust those stats? Plus, Mayor Bowser and President Trump may be on another collision course over MPD and ICE in the District, and on Thursday, the Mayor, the Attorney General and the DC Council Chair head to the Capitol to testify on the DC-related bills Republicans proposed. The Washington Post's Olivia George 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 September 17th episode: Food & Friends - Move For Meals Library of Congress Wise Nace Law Group Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

If you read a certain gloomy article earlier this summer, you might think every business on H Street is shutting down. But that couldn't be further from the truth. H Street is still full of incredible experiences and new businesses, you just have to know where to look. To help us map it all out, and provide a history of this neighborhood, City Cast contributor Austin Graff and tour guide Kate Denson are here with your ultimate guide to H Street.  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 16th episode: Food & Friends - Move For Meals Library of Congress Wise Nace Law Group Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

It's no secret that DC is facing holy hell on Capitol Hill. But are the city's leaders doing all they can to advocate for themselves in front of a Congress that seems to despise self-government in the District? DC Councilmember Christina Henderson joined us to talk through the Congressional bills currently targeting the District, Eleanor Holmes Norton's poor performance last Wednesday, and about whether Mayor Muriel Bowser and the rest of our elected officials are up to the unprecedented challenge. Plus – the council is back this week. We're previewing that. 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 15th episode: Food & Friends - Move For Meals Library of Congress Wise  Nace Law Group Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

We're talking about the end of Trump's police takeover and dissecting the House's 16 D.C. bills. Plus, Donald Trump dines out, and a wild suburban house sale. Plus, in a member's-only fourth segment, we're talking about the National Guard's offer to help with local landscaping, and thinking up some projects we'd like to assign.  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 12th episode: Food & Friends - Move For Meals Washington Nationals Library of Congress The Peabody Institute of The Johns Hopkins University Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE

What's the best burger in DC? Some folks at Washingtonian have tried almost all of them and Jessica Sidman is here to give us some highlights from their list of DC's best.  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 District Bridges' Director of Storytelling and Marketing, Anna Claire, learn more here. Learn more about the sponsors of this September 11th episode: Food & Friends - Move For Meals Washington Nationals Library of Congress The Peabody Institute of The Johns Hopkins University Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

It's been 30 days since President Trump announced a federal takeover of DC's MPD. That's technically expiring today, but the federal surge continues. It's raised plenty of issues, including ones that aren't even related to what Trump is doing to the city. And there are some big implications. NBC4's Mark Segraves has been covering all of it. He's talking through what we know, what we don't, and what to look out for 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 September 10th episode: ⁠Food & Friends - Move For Meals ⁠ ⁠Washington Nationals⁠ ⁠Library of Congress⁠ ⁠The Peabody Institute of The Johns Hopkins University⁠ Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info⁠⁠⁠ HERE⁠⁠⁠.

The Commanders kicked off their season over the weekend with a big win over the New York Giants. It's setting the stage for an interesting council vote in the next month over funding a new stadium at the RFK site. The fight now isn't over whether there should be a stadium, but in how much more DC can extract on things like affordable housing. It got us wondering: did DC get a good deal out of this? Michael Friedman from the University of Maryland is here to explain what the council might want to change in the next vote. 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 9th episode: Mosaic Theater Company Food & Friends - Move For Meals Washington Nationals Library of Congress The Peabody Institute of The Johns Hopkins University Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

Everyone knows about DC's push for statehood, but the current crisis got us thinking about a question we asked a few months ago: Should DC rejoin Maryland? It's called Retrocession, the once-taboo idea that instead of becoming the 51st state, Washington should simply join Maryland. For years, David Krucoff has been the lonely champion of this cause. He joined City Cast earlier this year to explain why he thinks it's the best way forward. 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 8th episode: District Bridges Food & Friends - Move For Meals Washington Nationals Library of Congress The Peabody Institute of The Johns Hopkins University Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

We're talking about Mayor Bowser and indefinite National Guard presence — and Congress' coming attempts to write a bunch of laws to change the District. We're talking about gun prosecutions in DC. And we're talking about a bar that will lock up your phone. Plus, in a members-only fourth segment, we'll listen to Neil Young's new DC-takeover protest song and a few others from the city's past.  Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC. You can also become a member, to get our take on D.C.'s newest protest song, for as little as $10 a month.  Learn more about the sponsors of this September 5th episode: Nace Law Group District Bridges DC Sustainable Energy Utility Mosaic Theater Company Food & Friends - Move For Meals Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE

You might not think of D.C. as a city with a thriving literary scene, but it is. Not only is the world-renowned National Book Festival happening here this Saturday, September 6th, but according to writer Hannah Greico, D.C. also has a robust literary community. She's here to give her best book and poetry recommendations from local authors. If you enjoyed today's interview with Backroom's Founder, Ethan Downs, learn more here. 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 Backroom's Founder, Ethan Downs, learn more here. Learn more about the sponsors of this September 4th episode: Nace Law Group District Bridges DC Sustainable Energy Utility Mosaic Theater Company Food & Friends - Move For Meals Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

The fate of the Smithsonian is one of the biggest DC storylines of the year. A lot has happened since the last time reporter Manuel Roig-Franzia joined us to talk about it. Today he's getting into President Trump's latest demands on Washington's most prominent museums and when we're likely to see what happens in response.  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 3rd episode: Nace Law Group District Bridges DC Sustainable Energy Utility Mosaic Theater Company Food & Friends - Move For Meals Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE. Reach us at DC@citycast.fm.

There's been a lot going on in the city lately, but we aren't letting that keep us from enjoying this city we love. So from new restaurants with bugs to checking out subversive art while it's still legal, here are our top picks for what to do in DC this September. 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.  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 September 2nd episode: Nace Law Group District Bridges DC Sustainable Energy Utility Mosaic Theater Company Food & Friends - Move For Meals Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE. Reach us at DC@citycast.fm.

WAMU's Alex Koma is here to talk about Trump, Bowser and the death penalty in DC, the federal government's Union Station takeover, and the strange death of food halls. Plus, in a members-only fourth topic, we're learning about the weird new AI private school in Virginia.  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 August 28th episode: Overlook Maps DC Sustainable Energy Utility Wise Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE

To mark the start of Jazz Fest, we're re-airing a conversation our co-hosts Michael Schaffer and Bridget Todd had about earlier this summer, where they get into the history and present of jazz in DC and the best ways to experience it. Learn more about the sponsors of this August 28th episode: Overlook Maps DC Sustainable Energy Utility Wise  Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC.  Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE

Earlier this week, President Trump signed new executive orders aimed at eliminating cashless bail in D.C. and requesting that officers bring people arrested in D.C. into federal custody. But what is cashless bail? And can he actually do this? WAMU's Alex Koma is here to dig into it. 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 August 27th episode: Overlook Maps DC Sustainable Energy Utility Wise Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

President Trump is clearing homeless encampments as part of his plan to make DC "more beautiful”. But he's not alone – Mayor Muriel Bowser has also cleared encampments in DC, most notably a big spate in March of this year. But what are the numbers, where are folks going, and are there enough shelters for them to go to? We talked with the Washington Post's Marissa Lang to get the details. 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 August 26th episode: Overlook Maps DC Sustainable Energy Utility Wise Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

It is the first day of school for DCPS and also the start of a new bell-to-bell cell phone ban in schools — part of a trend around the country and around the city. One early adopter of the no-phones policy was Georgetown Day School in Tenleytown. Back in June we talked to their head of school, Russell Shaw, about why and what results they've seen because of it. 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 August 25th episode: Overlook Maps DC Sustainable Energy Utility Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

The Washington Post's Perry Stein joins us to talk about local D.C.'s response to the Trump law enforcement surge, the coming debate over crime stats, and we're going to hear some of your love letters to DC. Plus, in a member's-only fourth segment: What about that new Metro design? 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 August 22nd episode: ⁠Overlook Maps⁠ ⁠Nace Law Group⁠ Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info⁠ HERE⁠

Jamie Raskin is a Congressman from Maryland — but he's also a DC Native and one of the District's champions on the Hill. This month, he's the author of a bill to terminate Donald Trump's takeover of the police department. In a GOP Congress, passing it may be a stretch, but Raskin stopped by for an interesting talk about just how political figures like him can oppose the administration's unprecedented surge into hometown Washington. 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 August 21st episode: Overlook Maps Nace Law Group Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

For the past week, we've seen videos take off online of ICE agents arresting people, dragging them into cars, and driving off. The Washington Post's Teo Armus has been tracking those incidents and answers every question you might have about what we know about ICE in D.C., their involvement with MPD, and what's ahead. Learn more about the sponsors of this August 20th episode: Overlook Maps Nace Law Group Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info⁠ HERE⁠.

It's been one intense week since Trump seized control of DC's police force and sent in the National Guard. In the days since, the city has seen arrests, protests, and growing fear. WAMU's Alex Koma has been on the ground covering and he's here to break down what's happened so far and what's next for DC. We're doing our annual survey to learn more about our listeners. We'd be grateful if you took the survey at 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 swag. 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 August 19th episode: Overlook Maps Nace Law Group Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

On Friday, the D.C. government claimed a small victory after a hearing over the latest twist in Donald Trump's efforts to take over Washington's police. But the details aren't quite so clear-cut: Yes, D.C.'s police chief is still in charge, but it looks like the feds may still be able to order local cops to violate D.C. laws. There's another hearing this week. National Security Attorney Brad Moss is here to break down where the case stands, and the current legal state of play with all those other federal forces on D.C. streets. Also, we're doing our annual survey to learn more about our listeners. We'd be grateful if you took the survey at 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 swag. Learn more about the sponsors of this August 18th episode: Overlook Maps Nace Law Group Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info⁠ HERE

The Washington Post's Olivia George joins the show to chat about the federal takeover of DC law enforcement: on the streets, in politics — where city officials from the mayor on down are sticking with a muted response — and online, where locals have been reacting in a wild variety of ways. And in a member's only segment, we'll get into the Trump administration's latest edict on the Smithsonian, and check in on how the Trumpification of DC culture is proceeding.  We're doing our annual survey to learn more about our listeners. We'd be grateful if you took the survey at 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 swag. 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 August 15th episode: Metropolitan Washington Restaurant Week Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Backroom Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE

Youth crime in D.C. is front and center in Donald Trump's claims that the city is a dangerous hellscape. He's not the first politician to raise the issue: Mayor Muriel Bowser has also pushed for curfews to counter the alleged spike. But is it true? And if so, what kind of policies are the best way to keep kids out of trouble and residents out of danger? We talked to Georgetown University crime expert Eduardo Ferrer. We're doing our annual survey to learn more about our listeners. We'd be grateful if you took the survey at 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 swag. 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 August 14th episode: ⁠Metropolitan Washington Restaurant Week⁠ ⁠Rock & Roll Hall of Fame⁠ ⁠Backroom⁠ ⁠Babbel⁠ - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info⁠ HERE⁠.